Greg Bear

Greg Bear

Greg Bear was born in 1951. Their most popular book is Eon with 412 saves and an average rating of 3.72.

Author Bio

Gregory Bear is an American writer and illustrator best known for science fiction. His work has covered themes of galactic conflict (Forge of God books), artificial universes (The Way series), consciousness and cultural practices (Queen of Angels), and accelerated evolution (Blood Music, Darwin's Radio, and Darwin's Children). His most recent work is the 2021 novel The Unfinished Land. Greg Bear has written over 50 books in total. Greg Bear was also one of the five co-founders of the San Diego Comic-Con.

Authorship percentage indicates primary author status - excluding introductions, forewards and other contributions.

Series

3 primary books

Authored 100% of series

The Way

The Way is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 1985 with contributions by Greg Bear.

#2
Eternity
#3
Legacy

Series

4 primary books

Authored 100% of series

Queen of Angels

Queen of Angels is a 4-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 1990 with contributions by Greg Bear.

#1
Queen of Angels
#2
Heads
#3
Moving Mars
#4
Slant

Series

3 primary books

Authored 100% of series

War Dogs

War Dogs is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2014 with contributions by Greg Bear.

#1
War Dogs
#2
Killing Titan
#3
Take Back the Sky

Series

2 primary books

Authored 100% of series

Darwin's Radio

Darwin's Radio is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 1999 with contributions by Greg Bear.

#1
Darwin's Radio
#2
Darwin's Children

Series

2 primary books

Authored 100% of series

Songs of Earth and Power

Songs of Earth and Power is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 1984 with contributions by Greg Bear.

#1
The Infinity Concerto
#2
The Serpent Mage

Series

2 primary books

Authored 100% of series

Forge of God

Forge of God is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 1987 with contributions by Greg Bear.

#1
The Forge of God
#2
Anvil of Stars

Series

3 primary books

Authored 100% of series

The Forerunner Saga

The Forerunner Saga is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2011 with contributions by Greg Bear.

#1
Halo: Cryptum
#2
Halo: Primordium
#3
Halo: Silentium

Series

5 primary books22 released books

Authored 14% of series

The Foreworld Saga

The Foreworld Saga is a 22-book series with 5 released primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Neal Stephenson, Erik Bear, and Greg Bear.

#1
The Mongoliad: Book One
#2
The Mongoliad: Book Two
#3
The Mongoliad: Book Three
#4
Katabasis
#5
Siege Perilous

Series

36 primary books70 released books

Authored 3% of series

Halo

Halo is a 70-book series with 36 released primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Eric S. Nylund, Alexandra Adornetto, and Joseph Staten.

#1
Halo: The Fall of Reach
#2
Halo: The Flood
#3
Halo: First Strike
#4
Ghosts of Onyx
#5
Contact Harvest

Series

2 primary books

Authored 100% of series

Quantum Logic

Quantum Logic is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2007 with contributions by Greg Bear.

#1
Quantico
#2
Mariposa

Series

3 primary books

Authored 33% of series

Second Foundation Trilogy

Second Foundation Trilogy is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 1997 with contributions by Gregory Benford, Greg Bear, and David Brin.

#1
Teama Fundaţiei
#2
Foundation and Chaos
#3
Foundation's Triumph

Series

12 primary books9 released books

Authored 20% of series

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year is a 9-book series with 12 released primary works first released in 2007 with contributions by Jonathan Strahan, Paolo Bacigalupi, and Elizabeth Bear.

Series

54 primary books37 released books

Authored 3% of series

Known Space (Publication Order)

Known Space (Publication Order) is a 37-book series with 37 released primary works first released in 1965 with contributions by Larry Niven, Poul Anderson, and Dean Ing.

Series

10 primary books9 released books

Authored 11% of series

There Will Be War

There Will Be War is a 9-book series with 10 released primary works first released in 1983 with contributions by Jerry Pournelle, Stefan T. Possony, and Francis X. Kane.

Series

15 primary books17 released books

Authored 6% of series

Man-Kzin Wars

Man-Kzin Wars is a 17-book series with 15 released primary works first released in 1988 with contributions by Larry Niven, Poul Anderson, and Dean Ing.

#1
The Man Kzin Wars
The Man-Kzin Wars II
#3
Man-Kzin Wars III
Man-Kzin Wars IV
Man-Kzin Wars V

Series

8 primary books17 released books

Authored 7% of series

Brainship

Brainship is a 17-book series with 8 released primary works first released in 1969 with contributions by Anne McCaffrey, Mercedes Lackey, and S.M. Stirling.

#1
The Ship Who Sang
#1.4
The Ship That Returned
#2
PartnerShip
#3
The Ship Who Searched

Series

50 primary books10 released books

Authored 11% of series

Nebula Awards Showcases

Nebula Awards Showcases is a 10-book series with 50 released primary works first released in 1966 with contributions by George Zebrowski, Algis Budrys, and Isaac Asimov.

Series

10 primary books48 released books

Authored 2% of series

Known Space

Known Space is a 48-book series with 10 released primary works first released in 1965 with contributions by Larry Niven, Poul Anderson, and Dean Ing.

#1
Ringworld
World of Ptavvs: The Original 1965 Illustrated Novel
Pianeta di schiavi
The World of Ptavvs
World of Ptaavs

Series

3 primary books7 released books

Authored 14% of series

Doona

Doona is a 7-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 1969 with contributions by Anne McCaffrey, Jody Lynn Nye, and C. J. Cherryh.

#1
Decision at Doona
#2
Crisis on Doona
#3
Treaty at Doona (Doona, #3)
#8.5
The girl who heard dragons
The Fleet

Series

14 primary books22 released books

Authored 5% of series

Saga of the Skolian Empire

Saga of the Skolian Empire is a 22-book series with 14 released primary works first released in 1995 with contributions by Catherine Asaro, James Patrick Kelly, and Harry Turtledove.

#1
Primary Inversion
#2
Catch the Lightning
#3
The Last Hawk
#5
Ascendant Sun
#6
Quantam Rose

Series

97 primary books181 released books

Authored 1% of series

Star Trek: The Original Series

Star Trek: The Original Series is a 181-book series with 97 released primary works first released in 1968 with contributions by Gene Roddenberry, Vonda N. McIntyre, and Robert E. Vardeman.

#1
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
#2
The Entropy Effect
#3
The Klingon Gambit
#4
The Covenant of the Crown
#5
The Prometheus Design

Series

45 primary books37 released books

Authored 3% of series

Star Wars: The Essential Legends Collection

Star Wars: The Essential Legends Collection is a 37-book series with 45 released primary works first released in 1979 with contributions by Drew Karpyshyn, Matthew Woodring Stover, and Timothy Zahn.

#1
Darth Bane: Path of Destruction
Shatterpoint: Star Wars Legends
#1
Heir to the Empire
#2
Darth Bane: Rule of Two
Rogue Squadron

Series

377 primary books369 released books

Authored 0% of series

Star Wars Legends

Star Wars Legends is a 369-book series with 369 released primary works first released in 1976 with contributions by George Lucas, Alan Dean Foster, and Roy Thomas.

#4
Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker
Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope
The Star Wars Storybook
Splinter of the Mind's Eye
THE MAVERICK MOON

Series

101 primary books78 released books

Authored 1% of series

Star Trek Classic Series (Heyne)

Star Trek Classic Series (Heyne) is a 78-book series with 101 released primary works first released in 1968 with contributions by Vonda N. McIntyre, Robert E. Vardeman, and G. Harry Stine.

#7
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
#2
The Entropy Effect
#3
The Klingon Gambit
#6
The Abode of Life
#17
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Series

8 primary books1 released book

Authored 100% of series

Halo

Halo is a 1-book series first released in 2011 with contributions by Greg Bear.

#1
Halo: Cryptum

Series

1 primary book2 released books

Authored 50% of series

Far Frontiers

Far Frontiers is a 2-book series with 1 released primary work first released in 1985 with contributions by Norman Spinrad, Damon Knight, and Dean Ing.

Series

43 primary books1 released book

Authored 100% of series

Pulphouse Short Story Paperbacks

Pulphouse Short Story Paperbacks is a 1-book series first released in 1992 with contributions by Greg Bear.

#43
Sisters

Series

1 primary book

Authored 100% of series

Legendy SF

Legendy SF is a 1-book series first released in 2001 with contributions by Orson Scott Card, Joe Haldeman, and David Brin.

#1
Legendy SF

Series

2 primary books1 released book

Authored 100% of series

The Worlds of Philip Jose Farmer

The Worlds of Philip Jose Farmer is a 1-book series first released in 2011 with contributions by Philip José Farmer, Charles Platt, and James Sallis.

#2
The Worlds of Philip Jose Farmer 2: Of Dust and Soul

Series

3 primary books1 released book

Authored 100% of series

Reina de los Angeles

Reina de los Angeles is a 1-book series first released in 1993 with contributions by Greg Bear and Carlos Gardini.

Series

4 primary books

Authored 0% of series

After Such Knowledge

After Such Knowledge is a 4-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 1958 with contributions by James Blish.

#1
Doctor Mirabilis: After Such Knowledge Book 2
#2
Black Easter
#3
The Day After Judgment
#4
A Case of Conscience

Series

19 primary books6 released books

Authored 0% of series

The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror

The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror is a 6-book series with 19 released primary works first released in 1989 with contributions by Ellen Datlow.

Series

18 primary books5 released books

Authored 0% of series

Annual World's Best SF

Annual World's Best SF is a 5-book series with 18 released primary works first released in 1972 with contributions by Donald A. Wollheim.

Series

129 primary books5 released books

Authored 0% of series

Astounding/Analog

Astounding/Analog is a 5-book series with 123 released primary works first released in 1981 with contributions by Charles Sheffield, William F. Wu, and Robert Chilson.

#101
Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, Volume 101, Issue 1, January 5, 1981
#103
Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, Vol. 103, No. 10, Mid-September 1983
#105
Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, Vol. 105.0
#123
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, Volume 123, Issue 10, October 2003

Series

40 primary books2 released books

Authored 0% of series

Nebula Awards Showcases

Nebula Awards Showcases is a 2-book series with 40 released primary works first released in 1983.