Book Series Guide

David Brin · universe

Uplift Universe books in order

David Brin's six-novel science-fiction sequence about humanity, genetically uplifted species, and the civilizations of the Five Galaxies.

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Publication order

  1. 1 Cover of Sundiver
    Sundiver

    Book 1 · novel · 1980

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  2. 2 Cover of Startide Rising
    Startide Rising

    Book 2 · novel · 1983

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  3. 3 Cover of The Uplift War
    The Uplift War

    Book 3 · novel · 1987

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  4. 4 Cover of Brightness Reef
    Brightness Reef

    Book 4 · novel · 1995

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  5. 5 Cover of Infinity's Shore
    Infinity's Shore

    Book 5 · novel · 1996

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  6. 6 Cover of Heaven's Reach
    Heaven's Reach

    Book 6 · novel · 1998

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  7. 7 Cover of Contacting Aliens: An Illustrated Guide to David Brin's Uplift Universe
    Contacting Aliens: An Illustrated Guide to David Brin's Uplift Universe

    Book guide · nonfiction · 2002 Optional

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