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Start with The Skinner and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Neal Asher • Published 2002
On the ocean world Spatterjay, a pervasive virus grants brutal immortality and twists every creature it touches. Three travellers arrive seeking purpose, justice and profit, only to be caught between mutated captains,...
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Spatterjay reading order
Ends with Orbus
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Book 1:The Skinner
Neal Asher • 2002
On the ocean world Spatterjay, a pervasive virus grants brutal immortality and twists every creature it touches. Three travellers arrive seeking purpose, justice and profit, only to be caught between mutated captains,...
- 2

Book 2:The Voyage of the Sable Keech
Neal Asher • 2006
On Spatterjay, a cult of the resurrected chases the secret behind Sable Keech’s unique return from death, while ambitious Taylor Bloc schemes for power. As an ancient hive mind and deep-ocean forces stir, immortals, w...
- 3

Book 3:Orbus
Neal Asher • 2009
Old Captain Orbus takes a cargo ship toward the dangerous border region called the Graveyard, hoping to outrun his violent past. Instead he and the war drone Sniper are dragged into a showdown with a virus-mutated pra...
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Spatterjay FAQ
What is the best order to read the Spatterjay series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Skinner.
How many books are in the Spatterjay series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Spatterjay series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Spatterjay series?
New readers should start with The Skinner, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Spatterjay series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2002 to 2009.