Grimes in the Rim World Books in Order

This reading order guide provides the complete list of Grimes in the Rim World books in order, from the very first to the latest, so you won’t miss anything!

About the Grimes in the Rim World Series

The Grimes in the Rim World series by A. Bertram Chandler is a right old voyage – a real gem in the science fiction genre. By drawing on his time at sea, Chandler conjured up a universe where space travel is the norm, but still feels rooted on earth – full of fun, danger & the crushing loneliness of being lost in the vast emptiness of space.

Its not just John Grimes though – he also serves as a kind of prism through which we can see the human condition: he’s brave but not reckless, clever but not arrogant, and his insatiable curiosity gets him into all sorts of tight spots – and often the very situations that lead to his greatest successes or most terrifying setbacks. The novels are a brilliant mix of space travel & sea shanty style adventure, which gives the Rim a real ‘untamed frontier’ feel, just waiting to be explored.

Chandler doesnt just stop at fancy spaceships and alien life – he brings the whole human experience to life: the inner demons, the tough questions, and the exhilarating moments of triumph and victory. When John Grimes is out chasing down the enigmatic Outsider in The Dark Dimension , battling his way back through The Way Back , or fighting for survival against the odds in the face of some genuinely weird space phenomena – you can’t help but be drawn in by his humanity.

What really sets this series apart from other sci-fi of its era is the emotional depth & philosophical undertones that run through it. If youre a fan of classic sci-fi with a narrative voice thats as steady as a sailor on the high seas – then Grimes in the Rim World is a treasure waiting to be uncovered.