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Vernor Vinge
Across Realtime
Across Realtime
2 books
Ongoing series
About this series
Vernor Vinge's Across Realtime series explores the consequences of time travel and its impact on human society. It presents a future where different eras clash, creating a complex narrative about war, survival, and the ethics of altering history.
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What is the correct reading order for the Across Realtime series?
The series is best read in publication order, starting with The Peace War, followed by Marooned in Realtime. While each book has a self-contained plot, reading them sequentially provides a richer understanding of the evolving timeline and character arcs.
Does Across Realtime connect to Vernor Vinge's other works?
The Across Realtime series is set in the same universe as Vinge's Zones of Thought series, though it takes place much earlier in the timeline. While direct character crossovers are not a feature, the underlying scientific principles and the concept of different technological 'zones' are consistent across both series.
Are there any novellas or short stories related to Across Realtime?
The two main novels, The Peace War and Marooned in Realtime, were originally preceded by shorter works that were later expanded. These earlier versions, such as 'The Peace War' novella and 'Marooned in Realtime' short story, provide foundational elements for the full-length books.