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Spider Robinson Books in Order

Explore the Spider Robinson series in order, with book lists, summaries, background on his barroom tales and near-future adventures, and notes on how his hopeful, pun-filled science fiction connects to Robert A Heinlein’s legacy.

Last updated: June 7, 2026

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Book cover for "Telempath" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Telempath

by Spider Robinson

1976

Book cover for "Callahan's Crosstime Saloon" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Callahan's Crosstime Saloon

by Spider Robinson

1977

Book cover for "Stardance" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Stardance

by Spider Robinson

1977

Book cover for "Time Travellers Strictly Cash" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Time Travellers Strictly Cash

by Spider Robinson

1981

Book cover for "Mindkiller" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Mindkiller

by Spider Robinson

1982

Book cover for "Night of Power" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Night of Power

by Spider Robinson

1985

Book cover for "Callahan's Secret" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Callahan's Secret

by Spider Robinson

1986

Book cover for "Time Pressure" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Time Pressure

by Spider Robinson

1987

Book cover for "Callahan's Crazy Crosstime Bar" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Callahan's Crazy Crosstime Bar

by Spider Robinson

1989

Book cover for "Callahan's Lady" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Callahan's Lady

by Spider Robinson

1989

Book cover for "Starseed" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Starseed

by Spider Robinson

1991

Book cover for "Lady Slings the Booze" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Lady Slings the Booze

by Spider Robinson

1992

Book cover for "The Callahan Touch" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

The Callahan Touch

by Spider Robinson

1993

Book cover for "Off the Wall at Callahan's" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Off the Wall at Callahan's

by Spider Robinson

1994

Book cover for "Starmind" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Starmind

by Spider Robinson

1995

Book cover for "Callahan's Legacy" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Callahan's Legacy

by Spider Robinson

1996

Book cover for "Lifehouse" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Lifehouse

by Spider Robinson

1997

Book cover for "Callahan's Key" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Callahan's Key

by Spider Robinson

2000

Book cover for "The Free Lunch" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

The Free Lunch

by Spider Robinson

2001

Book cover for "Very Bad Deaths" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Very Bad Deaths

by Spider Robinson

2002

Book cover for "Callahan's Con" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Callahan's Con

by Spider Robinson

2003

Book cover for "The Crazy Years" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

The Crazy Years

by Spider Robinson

2004

Book cover for "Variable Star" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Variable Star

by Spider Robinson

2006

Based on a long‑lost Heinlein outline, this novel follows young musician Joel Johnston, who flees a suffocating engagement by signing onto a colony starship. The voyage forces him to face heartbreak, deep‑space hazards, and the kind of man he wants to become.

Book cover for "Very Hard Choices" by Spider RobinsonView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Very Hard Choices

by Spider Robinson

2008

Standalone Spider Robinson books

  1. Book cover for "Telempath"

    Telempath

    by Spider Robinson

    1976
  2. Book cover for "Callahan's Crosstime Saloon"

    Callahan's Crosstime Saloon

    by Spider Robinson

    1977Callahan's, Book 1
  3. Book cover for "Stardance"

    Stardance

    by Spider Robinson

    1977Stardance, Book 1
  4. Book cover for "Time Travellers Strictly Cash"

    Time Travellers Strictly Cash

    by Spider Robinson

    1981Callahan's, Book 2
  5. Book cover for "Mindkiller"

    Mindkiller

    by Spider Robinson

    1982Lifehouse Trilogy, Book 1
  6. Book cover for "Night of Power"

    Night of Power

    by Spider Robinson

    1985
  7. Book cover for "Callahan's Secret"

    Callahan's Secret

    by Spider Robinson

    1986Callahan's, Book 3
  8. Book cover for "Time Pressure"

    Time Pressure

    by Spider Robinson

    1987Lifehouse Trilogy, Book 2
  9. Book cover for "Callahan's Crazy Crosstime Bar"

    Callahan's Crazy Crosstime Bar

    by Spider Robinson

    1989Callahan's, Book 4
  10. Book cover for "Callahan's Lady"

    Callahan's Lady

    by Spider Robinson

    1989Lady Sally's, Book 1
  11. Book cover for "Starseed"

    Starseed

    by Spider Robinson

    1991Stardance, Book 2
  12. Book cover for "Lady Slings the Booze"

    Lady Slings the Booze

    by Spider Robinson

    1992Lady Sally's, Book 2
  13. Book cover for "The Callahan Touch"

    The Callahan Touch

    by Spider Robinson

    1993Callahan's, Book 7
  14. Book cover for "Off the Wall at Callahan's"

    Off the Wall at Callahan's

    by Spider Robinson

    1994Callahan's, Book 8
  15. Book cover for "Starmind"

    Starmind

    by Spider Robinson

    1995Stardance, Book 3
  16. Book cover for "Callahan's Legacy"

    Callahan's Legacy

    by Spider Robinson

    1996Callahan's, Book 9
  17. Book cover for "Lifehouse"

    Lifehouse

    by Spider Robinson

    1997Lifehouse Trilogy, Book 3
  18. Book cover for "Callahan's Key"

    Callahan's Key

    by Spider Robinson

    2000Callahan's, Book 10
  19. Book cover for "The Free Lunch"

    The Free Lunch

    by Spider Robinson

    2001
  20. Book cover for "Very Bad Deaths"

    Very Bad Deaths

    by Spider Robinson

    2002Russell Walker/Zandor Zudenigo/Nika Mandiç Mysteries, Book 1
  21. Book cover for "Callahan's Con"

    Callahan's Con

    by Spider Robinson

    2003Callahan's, Book 11
  22. Book cover for "The Crazy Years"

    The Crazy Years

    by Spider Robinson

    2004
  23. Book cover for "Variable Star"

    Variable Star

    by Spider Robinson

    2006
  24. Book cover for "Very Hard Choices"

    Very Hard Choices

    by Spider Robinson

    2008Russell Walker/Zandor Zudenigo/Nika Mandiç Mysteries, Book 2

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