Tom Swift III Books in Order

This page lists the complete Tom Swift III reading order by Victor Appleton, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 11 books / 1981-1984

Tom Swift III Reading Order

01 The City in the Stars 1981 Buy

02 Terror on the Moons of Jupiter 1981 Buy

03 The Alien Probe 1981 Buy

04 The War in Outer Space 1981 Buy

05 The Astral Fortress 1981 Buy

06 The Rescue Mission 1981 Buy

07 Ark Two 1982 Buy

08 Crater of Mystery 1982 Buy

09 The Gateway to Doom 1983 Buy

10 The Invisible Force 1983 Buy

11 Planet of Nightmares 1984 Buy

Tom Swift III Books by Publication Order

1981 The City in the Stars #1

1981 Terror on the Moons of Jupiter #2

1981 The Alien Probe #3

1981 The War in Outer Space #4

1981 The Astral Fortress #5

1981 The Rescue Mission #6

1982 Ark Two #7

1982 Crater of Mystery #8

1983 The Gateway to Doom #9

1983 The Invisible Force #10

1984 Planet of Nightmares #11

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Tom Swift III reading order?

The Tom Swift III reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Tom Swift III books are there?

This catalog currently lists 11 Tom Swift III books published across 1981-1984.

Who writes the Tom Swift III books?

Tom Swift III is listed as a book series by Victor Appleton.

Should I read Tom Swift III in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Tom Swift III. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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