Teamwork really does make the dreamwork... most of the time. Though this isn't always the case when it comes to writing books, which is probably why writing is such a solitary practise and why most authors choose to work alone. That said, when two authors join forces and they're well-suited to the task of co-writing, the results are magic. This week, we want to hear about those magical moments. What are the best co-written sci-fi books of all time?
We're dying to hear your favorites, so if yours aren't listed yet, add them to the poll below or in our Facebook group. This round, you can nominate and vote for as many as you'd like; we'll pin you down to one selection next week.
*As always this list is made up by combining votes from this blog and our Facebook group.
What Are the Best Co-Written Sci-Fi Books Of All Time?
The Mote in God's Eye by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle*18%, 128 votes
128 votes18%
128 votes - 18% of all votes
Lucifers Hammer by Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle*9%, 63 votes
63 votes9%
63 votes - 9% of all votes
The Expanse by James S. A. Corey (a.k.a. Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck.)*7%, 53 votes
53 votes7%
53 votes - 7% of all votes
Dune by Kevin Anderson and Brian Herbert*7%, 51 vote
51 vote7%
51 vote - 7% of all votes
Footfall by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle*7%, 49 votes
49 votes7%
49 votes - 7% of all votes
nne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Scarborough*5%, 38 votes
38 votes5%
38 votes - 5% of all votes
Empire of Man (Prince Roger) series, by John Ringo and David Weber (March Upcountry)*5%, 36 votes
36 votes5%
36 votes - 5% of all votes
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey (Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck) 5%, 34 votes
34 votes5%
34 votes - 5% of all votes
1632 by David Webber and Eric Flint*3%, 24 votes
24 votes3%
24 votes - 3% of all votes
Time Odyssey Series by Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter 3%, 22 votes
22 votes3%
22 votes - 3% of all votes
Galaxy's Edge by Jason Anspach and Nick Cole*3%, 22 votes
22 votes3%
22 votes - 3% of all votes
Ruins of the Galaxy by J.N. Chaney and Christopher Hopper 3%, 20 votes
20 votes3%
20 votes - 3% of all votes
Legionnaire by Nick Cole and Jason Anspach*3%, 19 votes
Insurrection by David Weber and Steve White*2%, 18 votes
18 votes2%
18 votes - 2% of all votes
Extinction Cycle: Dark Age by Nicholas Sansbury Smith and Anthony J. Melchiorri 2%, 17 votes
17 votes2%
17 votes - 2% of all votes
Go Tell The Spartans / Prince Of Sparta - Jerry Pournelle & S.M. Stirling*2%, 16 votes
16 votes2%
16 votes - 2% of all votes
Weiss and Hickman - Dragon lance*2%, 15 votes
15 votes2%
15 votes - 2% of all votes
Empire trilogy by Raymond Feist and Janny Wurts*2%, 14 votes
14 votes2%
14 votes - 2% of all votes
Nightfall by Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg*2%, 13 votes
13 votes2%
13 votes - 2% of all votes
Final Days by Jasper T. Scott and Nathan Hystad 1%, 10 votes
10 votes1%
10 votes - 1% of all votes
When Worlds Collide Series Balmer and Wylie*1%, 9 votes
9 votes1%
9 votes - 1% of all votes
Von Neumann's War by John Ringo and Travis S. Taylor*1%, 8 votes
8 votes1%
8 votes - 1% of all votes
The Planet Pirates trilogy. Sassinak was written by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Moon. The Death of Sleep by Anne with Jody Lynn Nye. Generation Warriors by Anne and Elizabeth Moon.*1%, 6 votes
6 votes1%
6 votes - 1% of all votes
The Bowl of Heaven series by Gregory Benford and Larry Niven*1%, 6 votes
6 votes1%
6 votes - 1% of all votes
Oath of Fealty by Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle*1%, 4 votes
4 votes1%
4 votes - 1% of all votes
The Last War by Peter Bostrom (Nick Webb and David Adams) 0%, 3 votes
3 votes
3 votes - 0% of all votes
Sten by Chris Bunch and Alan Cole*0%, 3 votes
3 votes
3 votes - 0% of all votes
Emberverse by David Weber*0%, 3 votes
3 votes
3 votes - 0% of all votes
Malevil by Robert Merle*0%, 2 votes
2 votes
2 votes - 0% of all votes
Assemblers of Infinity by Kevin J. Anderson and Doug Beason*0%, 2 votes
2 votes
2 votes - 0% of all votes
The Long earth, Long Mars, long Utopia, Long War Terry Prachet and Stephen Baxter*0%, 2 votes
2 votes
2 votes - 0% of all votes
oeuvre for Molly Cochran & Warren Murphy*0%, 1 vote
1 vote
1 vote - 0% of all votes
Hell's Gate by David Weber and Linda Evans*0%, 1 vote
1 vote
1 vote - 0% of all votes
Total Votes: 730
Voters: 342
March 23, 2021
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MebeeTahoe says:
There’s a David Webber and a David Weber?
1632 by David Webber and John Ringo Insurrection by David Weber and Steve White
Foreigner by C.J. Cherryh? Ever get the idea that some people just don’t read the post all that carefully? Or do they think that Ms. Cherryh has multiple-personality disorder?
In any case, minus The Expanse series by Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck (= James S. A. Corey) this list is completely valueless.
Yes, but several of the later books in the Ring of fire series were written by Eric flint and david Weber. Several other authors also collaborated on the series, which is an excellent series.
There’s a David Webber and a David Weber?
1632 by David Webber and John Ringo
Insurrection by David Weber and Steve White
No, only one David Weber… looks like a typo to me. :j
Foreigner by C.J. Cherryh? Ever get the idea that some people just don’t read the post all that carefully? Or do they think that Ms. Cherryh has multiple-personality disorder?
In any case, minus The Expanse series by Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck (= James S. A. Corey) this list is completely valueless.
I agree, as far as I know CJ Cherryh is the SOLE author of this series. I have the set and am looking forward to the next book.
The mote in Gods eye. Or Lucifer’s Hammer. Both by Pournelle & Niven
Seriously, folks, 1632 was written by Eric Flint!
As much as I like David Weber, the first book that came to mind for a collaborative effort was Lucifer’s Hammer by Niven and Pournelle.
Yes, but several of the later books in the Ring of fire series were written by Eric flint and david Weber. Several other authors also collaborated on the series, which is an excellent series.
In addition to Nightfall, I’d add the Positronic Man (by Asimov and Silverberg), as well as the Pern books by Anne McCaffery and her son, Todd.