Frequently Asked Questions
Questions, answered
The things readers most often ask about Stephen Hunt and his worlds. For questions about a specific series, see that series' own page.
Who is Stephen Hunt?
A British author of science fiction and fantasy, creator of the Jackelian steampunk sequence, the Sliding Void space-opera series and the Far-called epic-fantasy trilogy, among others. He also founded SFcrowsnest, one of the first and longest-running genre websites.
Where should I start?
It depends what you're in the mood for. For steampunk, begin with The Court of the Air (Jackelian); for space opera, Sliding Void; for epic fantasy, In Dark Service (Far-called). The Start Here page walks you through it.
How many series are there?
The main fictional universes are Jackelian (steampunk), Sliding Void (space opera), Far-called (epic fantasy), Agatha Witchley (spy-fi mystery), Songs of Old Sol (science fiction), the Triple Realm (flintlock fantasy) and a set of standalone novels.
Do the series connect to each other?
No — each series is its own self-contained continuity, with its own cast, setting and register. You don't need to have read any one to enjoy another.
Where can I buy the books?
Direct from the author at StephenHunt.net — which best supports the writing of the next book — and from Amazon and other major retailers.
Are there ebooks and audiobooks?
Ebooks are widely available, including on Kindle. Format availability varies by title; the most current information for each book is on StephenHunt.net.
How do I keep up with new releases?
Stephen posts on his Substack and runs a Patreon for readers who want to support the work and get extras — both are linked in the footer — and SFcrowsnest carries wider genre news.
What is SFcrowsnest?
SFcrowsnest is the science-fiction, fantasy and horror website Stephen founded in 1991 — one of the first online genre magazines, and the “mothership” this Worlds of Wonder site is part of.
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