Series · 6 books

The Heechee Saga

by Frederik Pohl

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Description

This series explores the legacy of the alien Heechee, whose advanced technology, including autonavigating spacecraft and the mysterious Gateway, has been discovered by humanity. The books follow the fortunes and perilous journeys of those who venture into the unknown Heechee universe, facing both personal challenges and existential threats.

Books in order

5 books · 1977–2004

1

Gateway1977 · 3.55 avg · 206 readers

2

Beyond the Blue Event Horizon1980 · 3.56 avg · 42 readers

3

Heechee Rendezvous1984 · 3.14 avg · 45 readers

4

The Annals of the Heechee1987 · 3.60 avg · 28 readers

6

The Boy Who Would Live Forever2004 · 3.00 avg · 12 readers

Extras

1 book

Outside the numbered order. You don’t need these to finish the series.

Hatching the Phoenix1999

Known for

Across 6 books

Space Fantasy Hard Sci-Fi Space Exploration Cosmic Dread Wonder

Details

Books: 5 + 1 extra
Published: 1977–2004
Length: 1,793 pages · about 45 hours

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