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Find the Lensman books in order by E. E. Doc Smith, with publication dates and book summaries to help you choose your next read in the series.

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Lensman books in publication order

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1

Galatic Patrol

by EE Doc Smith

1937

Boskone's pirate fleets threaten interstellar civilization with weapons the Galactic Patrol cannot match. Lensman Kim Kinnison discovers their heavily defended base and considers infiltration, risking his life to uncover the secrets behind their devastating military advantage.

2

Children of the Lens

by EE Doc Smith

1947

An intelligence directing destruction from deep space threatens civilization's survival. Kim Kinnison turns to a desperate strategy involving his extraordinary children, placing them in danger as the Galactic Patrol confronts the powers of the planet Ploor.

3

Triplanetary

by EE Doc Smith

1948

An alien civilization seeks Earth's iron, using technology capable of extracting it even from human blood. Captured intelligence operative Conway Costigan must find a way to resist the attackers before their hunger destroys humanity's home world.

4

First Lensman

by EE Doc Smith

1950

An inexplicable summons brings Galactic Patrol founder Virgil Samms to the inaccessible planet Arisia. He returns with a Lens granting unprecedented abilities, but building an interstellar force around this power brings dangers and responsibilities he cannot yet foresee.

5

Gray Lensman

by EE Doc Smith

1951

Kimball Kinnison hunts the hidden stronghold of Boskone, whose criminal network threatens civilization throughout the galaxies. His mission demands more than conventional force as he pursues enemies capable of striking across the vast reaches of space.

6

Second Stage Lensman

by EE Doc Smith

1953

Kim Kinnison infiltrates Boskone's inner organization, adopting the behaviour and thoughts of a loyal enemy agent. Rising through its ranks could expose civilization's greatest threat, but gaining command may force him to issue orders against his own people.

7

Masters of the Vortex

by EE Doc Smith

1960

Scientist Neal Cloud develops a way to extinguish destructive atomic vortices after one kills his family. Aboard a specially equipped ship, he and an unusual crew search for their source while confronting criminals and scientific mysteries.

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