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Start with The Book of Ultimate Truths and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Book of Ultimate Truths
Book 1 by Robert Rankin • Published 1993
Cornelius Murphy and his diminutive sidekick Tuppe are hired to locate Hugo Rune’s legendary manuscript, said to reveal the universe’s secret rules. Their quest through cults, urban myths and forbidden zones uncovers...
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Ends with The Most Amazing Man Who Ever Lived
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Book 1:The Book of Ultimate Truths
Robert Rankin • 1993
Cornelius Murphy and his diminutive sidekick Tuppe are hired to locate Hugo Rune’s legendary manuscript, said to reveal the universe’s secret rules. Their quest through cults, urban myths and forbidden zones uncovers...
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Book 2:Raiders of the Lost Carpark
Robert Rankin • 1994
Still chasing the legacy of Hugo Rune, Cornelius and Tuppe are drawn into a hunt for portals to the Forbidden Zones and a mythic car park that might not obey normal space or time. Along the way they tangle with bureau...
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Book 3:The Greatest Show Off Earth
Robert Rankin • 1994
Allotment‑keeper Raymond is abducted by a flying starfish from Uranus and auctioned off as a delicacy, only to be rescued by Professor Merlin’s travelling circus. While he’s sent to free prisoners on Saturn and save E...
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Book 4:The Most Amazing Man Who Ever Lived
Robert Rankin • 1995
Fourteen‑year‑old Norman dies while trying to summon a demon and wakes up working for the Universal Reincarnation Company. As he learns how souls are recycled, he discovers someone is repeatedly pre‑incarnating themse...
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Cornelius Murphy FAQ
What is the best order to read the Cornelius Murphy series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Book of Ultimate Truths.
How many books are in the Cornelius Murphy series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Cornelius Murphy series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Cornelius Murphy series?
New readers should start with The Book of Ultimate Truths, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Cornelius Murphy series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1993 to 1995.