What is the first Rifters book?

The series starts with “Starfish” (1999). Publication order is the order most readers should follow.

How many books are in the Rifters series?

There are 3 books in Rifters, published 1999–2004.

What is the most recent Rifters book?

The most recent installment on record is “Behemoth” (2004).

Who writes the Rifters series?

Rifters is written by Peter Watts.

Rifters Books in Order

Rifters by Peter Watts has 3 books published 1999–2004. The list below is the publication order — the order most readers should follow. Start with “Starfish”.

More by Peter Watts 3 books

1.Starfish(1999)1999 novel by Peter Watts
2.Maelstrom(2001)2001 novel by Peter Watts
3.Behemoth(2004)novel by Peter Watts

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Peter Watts · 2 books · 2006–2014

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Rifters FAQ

What is the first Rifters book?: The series starts with “Starfish” (1999). Publication order is the order most readers should follow.
How many books are in the Rifters series?: There are 3 books in Rifters, published 1999–2004.
What is the most recent Rifters book?: The most recent installment on record is “Behemoth” (2004).
Who writes the Rifters series?: Rifters is written by Peter Watts.