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Interworld
Neil Gaiman

Interworld

Quick Answer

Start with "Interworld" to begin the InterWorld Trilogy. It is the essential series starter and provides the necessary foundation for the rest of the books.

Quick Verdict

✅ Safe to read now (Series Entry Point)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: This is the essential series starter that introduces the Neil Gaiman's core world and character arcs. It is required reading for all new fans.

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2007256 ppSeries Starter
<p> Joey Harker isn't a hero. </p> <p> In fact, he's the kind of guy who gets lost in his own house. </p> <p> But then one day, Joey gets really lost. He walks straight out of his world and into another dimension. </p> <p> Joey's walk between the worlds makes him prey to two terrible forces—armies of magic and science who will do anything to harness his power to travel between dimensions. </p> <p> When he sees the evil those forces are capable of, Joey makes the only possible choice: to join an army of his own, an army of versions of himself from different dimensions who all share his amazing power and who are all determined to fight to save the worlds. </p> <p> Master storyteller Neil Gaiman and Emmy Award-winning science-fiction writer Michael Reaves team up to create a dazzling tale of magic, science, honor, and the destiny of one very special boy—and all the others like him. </p>

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for InterWorld Trilogy conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Interworld?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Interworld before other books in the series?

Yes, Interworld is the first book in the series and is the ideal starting point for new readers.

Is Interworld required reading for the InterWorld Trilogy?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Interworld in the reading order?

Currently, Interworld is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.