Novels, Science Fiction, Fantasy Series, Short Stories, Graphic Novels & Reading Order | BookFairy
📖 Introduction
Florin Purluca is a Romanian science-fiction and fantasy author whose work encompasses posthuman futures, dystopian fiction, epic fantasy, alternative history, short stories and graphic novels.
Born in Focșani, Romania, Purluca began publishing speculative short fiction in Romanian magazines before establishing himself as a novelist.
His bibliography includes standalone novels, three-book series, collections, international publications and a graphic-novel collaboration.
This Complete Florin Purluca Bibliography organises his works by publication history, genre and series, while distinguishing original fiction from adaptations, translations and collected editions.
It also includes recommended reading orders and links to existing BookFairy reviews.
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📅 Florin Purluca — Publication Timeline
The following chronology records identifiable book publications. Years are supplied where sufficiently supported by publisher, library or contemporary publication records.
| Year | Title | Publisher | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Iman and Other Fantastic Stories | America Star Books | English-language short-story collection |
| 2016 | Cum să fabrici un semizeu | Tritonic | Science-fiction novel |
| 2017 | Progradia | Pavcon | Short-story collection |
| 2017 | Praf | Pavcon | Praf #1 |
| 2017 | 1944 – Ein Freak | Pavcon | Short-story collection |
| 2017 | Furia Fiarelor | Pavcon | Science-fiction novel |
| 2018 | Războiul pietrelor | Pavcon | Mercenarii #1 |
| 2018 | Luptător cu Moartea | Pavcon | Mercenarii #2 |
| 2019 | Origini | Pavcon | Mercenarii #3 |
| 2019 | Blestemul celor patru fantome | Pavcon | Armand Călinescu #2 |
| 2019 | Silenzio stampa | Pavcon | Novel; national-library CIP record |
| 2020 | 1944 | Pavcon | Graphic novel; with Daniel Danil |
| 2021 | Nihil sine bacteria! | Pavcon | Short-story collection |
| 2026 | Testament | Pavcon | Praf #3 |
Additional Identified Books
These titles are confirmed as separate publications but require further confirmation of their precise first-edition years:
- Sânge, metal și speranță — Pavcon; Armand Călinescu #1.
- Atingerea sălbăticiei — Pavcon; Praf #2.
Bibliographical note: The publication date of Silenzio stampa is inconsistent across catalogues. A retailer lists 2018, while Romania’s National Library records the book in its 2019 CIP bibliography. The 2019 date above reflects the national-library record; the earlier date remains to be reconciled with a physical first edition.
🚀 Standalone Science-Fiction Novels
Cum să fabrici un semizeu (2016)
Publisher: Tritonic
Collection: SFFH
ISBN: 978-606-749-196-8
Genre: Posthuman science fiction
Series: Standalone
Purluca’s first Romanian novel imagines a future in which humanity has undergone significant biological and technological transformations.
The story introduces a posthuman society where different forms of humanity coexist with advanced technology and unusual evolutionary developments.
The novel explores the possible consequences of technological advancement, adaptation and conflicts between societies that have developed along different paths.
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Furia Fiarelor (2017)
Publisher: Pavcon
Genre: Science fiction / speculative fiction
Related setting: RSA
Furia Fiarelor belongs to Purluca’s speculative-fiction bibliography and is associated with his RSA setting.
Its publication followed the author’s first Romanian novel and formed part of his particularly productive year in 2017.
Silenzio stampa (2019 bibliographical record)
Publisher: Pavcon
Genre: Literary fiction / romantic drama
ISBN: 978-606-9057-30-8
Silenzio stampa broadens Purluca’s work beyond the science-fiction and fantasy genres.
The novel focuses on love, personal relationships and the emotional experiences of its central character.
Its publication history requires careful treatment because catalogue records differ between 2018 and 2019.
🌫️ Praf Trilogy
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction
Publisher: Pavcon
Status: Complete — three volumes
The Praf trilogy presents a world devastated by a mysterious and seemingly endless fall of ash.
As the environment collapses, civilisation deteriorates and humanity faces an increasingly desperate struggle for survival.
The series follows Abu from childhood towards adulthood, examining the psychological and moral effects of living in a world where the basic conditions of life have disappeared.
📖 Correct Reading Order
1. Praf (2017)
The opening novel introduces the catastrophe and establishes the struggle for survival.
Publisher: Pavcon
ISBN: 978-606-8879-01-7
2. Atingerea sălbăticiei
The second volume continues Abu’s development as he confronts the increasingly brutal realities of the devastated world.
Publisher: Pavcon
ISBN: 978-606-8879-65-9
3. Testament (2026)
The concluding volume follows Abu into adulthood and brings the trilogy towards its resolution.
Publisher: Pavcon
ISBN: 978-630-6685-37-0
Testament was launched in October 2026 and completes the trilogy.
Collected Trilogy Edition
Pavcon also markets the three books together as Trilogia Praf.
This is a collected sales package containing the three individual volumes, not an additional fourth novel.
The publisher identifies the trilogy as part of its Science-Fiction collection.
⚔️ Mercenarii Trilogy
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Publisher: Pavcon
Status: Complete — three volumes
Mercenarii is Purluca’s fantasy trilogy.
It represents a departure from his science-fiction settings, focusing instead on warfare, conflict and the struggles of characters within an imagined fantasy world.
📖 Correct Reading Order
- Războiul pietrelor (2018) — Mercenarii #1
- Luptător cu Moartea (2018) — Mercenarii #2
- Origini (2019) — Mercenarii #3
Publication Notes
The first two books were published in 2018.
Origini, the concluding volume, is recorded in the Romanian National Library’s 2019 bibliography.
Reading recommendation: Follow the numbered order above. Although the third book is titled Origini, it is the third published volume and should not automatically be treated as a prequel to read first.
🕵️ Armand Călinescu Books
Genre: Speculative Detective Fiction
Publisher: Pavcon
Detective Armand Călinescu appears in a distinctive speculative setting combining investigation with extraordinary creatures and unusual societies.
The books blend detective-fiction conventions with science-fiction and fantasy elements.
📖 Reading Order
1. Sânge, metal și speranță
Introduces the speculative detective setting associated with Armand Călinescu.
2. Blestemul celor patru fantome (2019)
Continues the detective’s adventures in a world populated by hybrid beings and extraordinary threats.
Publisher: Pavcon
Genre: Speculative detective fiction
The second book was launched in Focșani in March 2019.
📕 Short-Story Collections
Iman and Other Fantastic Stories (2015)
Publisher: America Star Books
Language: English
Genre: Speculative short fiction
This English-language collection appeared before Purluca’s first Romanian novel.
It documents his early international publishing activity and provides an important starting point for readers tracing his career beyond Romanian-language publications.
Progradia (2017)
Publisher: Pavcon
Genre: Science fiction / short stories
ISBN: 978-606-8879-13-0
Progradia collects Purluca’s speculative short fiction.
Among the works associated with the volume is Veșnic, regrete!, recognised in a Helion short-fiction competition.
The collection illustrates the variety of narrative approaches that characterised Purluca’s early career.
1944 – Ein Freak (2017)
Publisher: Pavcon
Genre: Science fiction / fantasy / alternative history
This collection includes the story 1944 – Ein Freak, subsequently adapted into graphic-novel form.
The title story combines elements of historical fiction with an extraordinary speculative premise set during the Second World War.
Nihil sine bacteria! (2021)
Publisher: Pavcon
Genre: Science-fiction short stories
ISBN: 978-606-9057-77-3
A further collection of Purluca’s speculative short fiction.
Its title also identifies a story that appeared separately in the Romanian science-fiction periodical CSF.
The book was presented at the Vrancea Book Fair in 2021.
✍️ Individual Short Stories and Magazine Publications
Before publishing novels, Purluca contributed extensively to science-fiction magazines.
His work appeared in publications including:
- Gazeta SF
- Nautilus
- Ficțiuni
- Argos
- Helion
- Revista de suspans
- CSF — Colecția Science-Fiction
- Galaxia 42
Selected Identified Stories
- Observatorul
- Veșnic, regrete!
- Pogradia
- E o chestiune de conexiuni
- Nihil sine bacteria!
- Poltergeist spațial
Observatorul (2014)
Observatorul received a nomination at RomCon 2015 for speculative short fiction published during 2014.
The story represents one of the author’s early recognised contributions to Romanian science fiction.
Veșnic, regrete!
This story received recognition in the Helion short-fiction competition and was associated with the collection Progradia.
Nihil sine bacteria!
The short story appeared in CSF, issue 15.
It must be distinguished bibliographically from the later book bearing the same title.
Poltergeist spațial (2020)
Published by Galaxia 42, this story combines military science fiction with fantastic elements.
Bibliographical distinction: Publication of a short story in a magazine and its later inclusion in a collection represent separate appearances of the same work, not two unrelated stories.
📚 Anthology Contributions
Purluca has participated in Romanian collective science-fiction publications.
Documented anthology appearances include:
- Argos Doi
- Argos Trei
- Exit
His work has also been associated with the CSF publishing community.
For anthology cataloguing, an author’s contribution should be recorded separately from the anthology’s editor and other contributors.
A story appearing in both a magazine and an anthology should be linked to its earliest identifiable publication rather than duplicated as an original work.
🎨 Graphic Novels and Illustrated Adaptations
1944 — Graphic Novel (2020)
Publisher: Pavcon
Collection: Romane Grafice, #2
Authors: Florin Purluca and Daniel Danil
Story and script: Florin Purluca
Illustrations: Daniel Danil
ISBN: 978-606-9057-43-8
The graphic novel 1944 adapts Purluca’s earlier speculative story 1944 – Ein Freak.
Set during the Second World War, the narrative explores a dark alternative-history premise involving secret experiments and extraordinary abilities.
The graphic-novel format transforms the original prose into visual storytelling.
Original Work and Adaptation
- 1944 – Ein Freak: original prose story, included in a short-fiction collection.
- 1944: graphic adaptation published in collaboration with Daniel Danil.
These works are connected but represent distinct publication formats.
The graphic novel should not be mistaken for a reprint of the prose collection.
🌍 International Publications and English Editions
Purluca’s work has appeared in international publications, including English-language speculative-fiction outlets.
His international bibliography includes:
Iman and Other Fantastic Stories (2015)
An English-language collection published by America Star Books.
Aphelion
An English-language speculative-fiction publication featuring the author’s work.
The Singularity
Another publication associated with his international short fiction.
Author biographies also document translated short fiction reaching readers in the United Kingdom and Australia.
Individual issue numbers and dates should be preserved when verified, rather than inferred from the general publication history.
🏆 Literary Recognition
Florin Purluca’s work has received recognition within Romanian and international speculative-fiction circles.
| Year | Work / Recognition | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Observatorul | RomCon nomination for speculative short fiction |
| 2017 | Veșnic, regrete! | Helion short-fiction competition recognition |
| 2022 | European Science Fiction Society | Romanian nominee for Best Author |
The 2022 European Science Fiction Society nomination recognised Purluca’s extensive science-fiction and fantasy output, including his short fiction and graphic storytelling.
📖 Recommended Reading Order
Purluca’s bibliography covers several independent genres and fictional settings.
Readers do not need to follow one publication-wide order.
Science Fiction
- Cum să fabrici un semizeu
- Furia Fiarelor
- Progradia
- Nihil sine bacteria!
Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
- Praf
- Atingerea sălbăticiei
- Testament
Epic Fantasy
- Mercenarii: Războiul pietrelor
- Mercenarii: Luptător cu Moartea
- Mercenarii: Origini
Speculative Detective Fiction
- Sânge, metal și speranță
- Blestemul celor patru fantome
Graphic Fiction
- 1944 – Ein Freak — original prose
- 1944 — graphic adaptation
📚 Revised Editions, Adaptations and Collected Works
A complete bibliography should distinguish original works from later presentations.
Original Story and Graphic Adaptation
1944 – Ein Freak and the graphic novel 1944 are connected through their story but represent different forms of publication.
Short Stories and Collections
Several shorter works appeared in magazines before being collected in book form.
Their collection appearances should not be counted as new original stories.
Praf Trilogy Package
Pavcon’s Trilogia Praf groups the three original books together.
This package should be identified separately from the individual volumes, without treating it as a fourth instalment.
Translations
English translations should be cross-referenced to their original Romanian texts whenever the precise correspondence can be established.
🦋 Florin Purluca Book Reviews on BookFairy
📕 Cum să fabrici un semizeu (2016)
Author: Florin Purluca
Publisher: Tritonic
Genre: Science Fiction / Posthuman Science Fiction
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📖 About Florin Purluca
Florin Purluca is a Romanian science-fiction and fantasy author from Focșani.
His writing spans posthuman science fiction, dystopian literature, epic fantasy, short stories and alternative-history narratives.
His works have appeared through publishers including Tritonic, Pavcon and America Star Books, alongside contributions to Romanian and international genre publications.
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🔗 Bibliographical Sources & Further Reading
- Galaxia 42 — Florin Purluca
- Editura Pavcon
- Pavcon — Praf Trilogy
- Pavcon — Testament
- Pavcon — 1944 Graphic Novel
- Revista de suspans — Florin Purluca Interview
- European Science Fiction Society — 2022 Nominations
- BookFairy — Cum să fabrici un semizeu Review
This bibliography records identifiable books, original stories, collections, collaborations and adaptations. Precise publication dates not established by reliable records are left unassigned rather than invented.
