What Are the Best Co-Written Sci-Fi Books Of All Time?

"Teamwork makes the dreamwork." —John Maxwell

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?
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  1. MebeeTahoe
    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

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  2. Mark Joseph
    Mark Joseph says:

    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.

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  3. Gary Vandegrift
    Gary Vandegrift says:

    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.

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    • Catherine Griffon
      Catherine Griffon says:

      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.

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  4. Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman says:

    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.

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