Reading order
Rifters — reading order
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Score out of 10Series ranking →- 3 volumes
- Volumes
- 1999–2004
- Published
- Completed
- Status
Quick answer
Publication order
3 volumes1999–2004Completed
Every volume in order
Read: 0 of 3
- BehemothBehemoth–Not ranked yet
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Rifters in?
Read in publication order: 3 volumes published 1999–2004. Start with “Starfish”.
How many volumes does Rifters have?
Rifters has 3 volumes.
Which volume of Rifters should I start with?
With the first volume — “Starfish” (1999). Later parts build on earlier events.
Does the reading order of Rifters matter?
Yes — it is one continuous story. The safest path is publication order, listed above.
Which is the second book of Rifters?
The second volume is “Maelstrom” (2001).
Is Rifters finished?
Yes, the last volume came out in 2004.
What is the last book of Rifters?
The series closes with “Behemoth” (2004).
When did the Rifters books come out?
In publication order: 1. Starfish (1999), 2. Maelstrom (2001), 3. Behemoth (2004).
What should I read after Rifters?
Other series by Peter Watts: Firefall.
