Craig Alanson Reading Order
5 series · 33 books · Born 1962
Craig Alanson is an American science fiction and fantasy author whose fast-paced, action-driven narratives have earned him recognition as a New York Times bestselling writer. He is best known for the Expeditionary Force series, a sprawling space opera that spawned multiple spin-off franchises including Aces, Ascendant, Convergence, and Expeditionary Force Mavericks. Across five interconnected series and thirty-two books published between 2016 and 2026, Alanson has built a reputation for blending military science fiction with humor, complex world-building, and character-driven storytelling.
Aces Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
Ascendant Series
Complete3 books (2016–2018)
Start with Ascendant and read in order.
Start this series with Ascendant
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Convergence Series
Ongoing6 books (2022–2026)
Start with Convergence, the first of 5 books in the Convergence series.
Start this series with Convergence
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Ongoing21 books (2016–2026)
Start with Columbus Day, the first of 21 books in the Expeditionary Force series.
Start this series with Columbus Day
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Expeditionary Force Mavericks Series
Complete2 books (2019–2020)
Start with Deathtrap and read in order.
Start this series with Deathtrap
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- How many books has Craig Alanson written?
- Craig Alanson has written 33 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2016 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Craig Alanson series?
- Here are the first books in Craig Alanson's series: Ascendant: Ascendant; Convergence: Convergence; Expeditionary Force: Columbus Day; Expeditionary Force Mavericks: Deathtrap.
- What order should I read Craig Alanson's books?
- We recommend reading Craig Alanson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Craig Alanson still writing new books?
- Yes, Craig Alanson has 2 ongoing series: Convergence, Expeditionary Force.