The Queendom of Sol Books in Order
The The Queendom of Sol books in order are 4 books by Wil McCarthy, published 2000 to 2005. Start with The Collapsium (2000). We have catalogued 3 of the 4 numbered titles so far; the rest are being added.
- Books
- 4
- Numbers
- 1 to 4
- 3 of 4 catalogued so far
- Published
- 2000 to 2005
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Reading order
The The Queendom of Sol books in the order to read them, with the year each first appeared.
- 1The Collapsium2000
- 2The Wellstone2003
- 3Lost in Transmission2004
- 4To Crush the Moon2005
Editions we track
| No. | Cover | Book | Year | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Collapsium First | 2000 | – | |
| 3 | Lost in Transmission First | 2004 | – | |
| 4 | To Crush the Moon First | 2005 | – |
About The Queendom of Sol
The Queendom of Sol is a four-novel science fiction series by Wil McCarthy, issued between 2000 and 2005 under the Del Rey Books name. It opens with The Collapsium (2000), whose first section grew out of the short story "Once Upon a Matter Crushed" and which was a Nebula Award finalist, and continues with The Wellstone (2003), Lost in Transmission (2004) and To Crush the Moon (2005), the last also a Nebula nominee.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Queendom of Sol books in?
Start with The Collapsium (2000), then The Wellstone and Lost in Transmission. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many The Queendom of Sol books are there?
We list 4 books in the The Queendom of Sol series, from 2000 to 2005.
What is the first The Queendom of Sol book?
The Collapsium, first published in 2000, is the first book in the The Queendom of Sol series.
Where these facts come from
- Wil McCarthy, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- The Collapsium, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 23 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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