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3 series · 27 books

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Curtis C. Chen is a Taiwanese-American author who blends science fiction, fantasy, and horror across multiple genres and formats. Best known for the Kangaroo series, Chen has built a prolific career spanning 26 books since 2014, including notable anthology contributions like SNAFU: An Anthology of Military Horror that showcase his versatility with action-driven storytelling. His work ranges from imaginative speculative fiction to non-fiction, appealing to readers who enjoy inventive narratives with cross-genre appeal.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

8 books (2014–2020)

Start with Leading Edge, Issue 65: Blue Glow, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Leading Edge, Issue 65: Blue Glow

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Leading Edge, Issue 65: Blue Glow
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Cover of SNAFU
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Cover of SNAFU
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Thursday's Children: Flash Fiction from 512 Words or Fewer
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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2016 Young Explorer's Adventure Guide
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Oregon Reads Aloud
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Infinite Stars
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Devil's Ways
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Kangaroo Series

Ongoing

3 books (2016–2024)

Start with Waypoint Kangaroo and read in order.

Start this series with Waypoint Kangaroo

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Waypoint Kangaroo
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Kangaroo Too
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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True Blue Kangaroo
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

SNAFU: An Anthology of Military Horror Series

Ongoing

16 books (2014–2025)

Start with SNAFU(With: Jonathan Maberry,James A. Moore,W.D. Gagliani,Weston Ochse,Greig Beck,Christine Morgan,David Benton,Tyson Mauermann,Brian W.Taylor,Steve Ruthenbeck,Eric S. Brown,Kirsten Cross,David W. Amendola,Neal Litherland,Wayland Smith,JeffHewitt), the first of 15 books in the SNAFU: An Anthology of Military Horror series.

Start this series with SNAFU(With: Jonathan Maberry,James A. Moore,W.D. Gagliani,Weston Ochse,Greig Beck,Christine Morgan,David Benton,Tyson Mauermann,Brian W.Taylor,Steve Ruthenbeck,Eric S. Brown,Kirsten Cross,David W. Amendola,Neal Litherland,Wayland Smith,JeffHewitt)

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Cover of SNAFU(With: Jonathan Maberry,James A. Moore,W.D. Gagliani,Weston Ochse,Greig Beck,Christine Morgan,David Benton,Tyson Mauermann,Brian W.Taylor,Steve Ruthenbeck,Eric S. Brown,Kirsten Cross,David W. Amendola,Neal Litherland,Wayland Smith,JeffHewitt)
SNAFU(With: Jonathan Maberry,James A. Moore,W.D. Gagliani,Weston Ochse,Greig Beck,Christine Morgan,David Benton,Tyson Mauermann,Brian W.Taylor,Steve Ruthenbeck,Eric S. Brown,Kirsten Cross,David W. Amendola,Neal Litherland,Wayland Smith,JeffHewitt)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Wolves at the Door(By: James A. Moore,R.P.L. Johnson,Kirsten Cross,David W. Amendola,Steve Coate,John W. Dennehy,Brian W. Taylor)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Cover of Black Ops(By: Jonathan Maberry,Nicholas Sansbury Smith,John O'Brien,Hank Schwaeble,James Lovegrove)
Black Ops(By: Jonathan Maberry,Nicholas Sansbury Smith,John O'Brien,Hank Schwaeble,James Lovegrove)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Future Warfare(By: Mike Resnick,Alan Baxter,Benjamin Cheah,Tim Marquitz,Asher Wismer,Jay Werkheiser,Steve Lewis,Anthony Izzo)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Hunters(By: James A. Moore,Patrick Freivald,Christine Morgan,Seth Skorkowsky,Tim Marquitz,R.P.L. Johnson,Kirsten Cross,Brad Hodson,James A. Moore III)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Unnatural Selection(By: James A. Moore,Christopher Golden,Richard Lee Byers,Tim Lebbon,Lee Murray,Charles R. Rutledge,Michael McBride,Justin Bell,David W. Amendola)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Resurrection(By: James A. Moore,Charles R. Rutledge,N.X. Sharps,Evan Dicken,Matthew Summers,Justin Coates,Dirk Patton,Daniel Finley,Mark Renshaw,John McNichol)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Last Stand(By: B. Michael Radburn,Patrick Freivald,Alan Baxter,Justin Bell,Joshua Reynolds,Matthew Summers,Anna Stephens,Justin Coates)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Medivac(By: Jeremy Robinson,James A. Moore,Kane Gilmour,Alan Baxter,Greig Beck,Charles R. Rutledge,Kirsten Cross,Steve Lewis)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Medivac(By: Jeremy Robinson,James A. Moore,Kane Gilmour,Alan Baxter,Greig Beck,Charles R. Rutledge,Seth Skorkowsky,Kirsten Cross,Steve Lewis)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Holy War(By: James A. Moore,B. Michael Radburn,Kirsten Cross,Justin Bell,Evan Dicken,Duncan McGeary)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Survival of the Fittest(By: Jeremy Robinson,Matt Hilton,Kane Gilmour,Alan Baxter,Tim Marquitz,S.D. Perry,Jack Hanson)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Dead or Alive(By: James A. Moore,Alan Baxter,David Benton,Charles R. Rutledge,Edward M. Erdelac,Joshua Reynolds,Justin Coates,John W. Salvage,W. D. Gagliani)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Punk'd(By: James A. Moore,Greg Chapman,Alan Baxter,Kirsten Cross,Steve Lewis,Justin Coates,Mark Renshaw,Amanda Bridgeman,Pamela Jeffs,Richard Beauchamp,Myna Chang)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
AI Insurrection(By: Alan Baxter,Charles R. Rutledge,Anthony J. Melchiorri,R.P.L. Johnson,Kirsten Cross,Steve Lewis,Justin Coates,Pamela Jeffs)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Contagion(By: Jonathan Maberry,Charles R. Rutledge,Martin Livings,Josh Reynolds,Benjamin Spada)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Curtis C. Chen written?
Curtis C. Chen has written 27 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Curtis C. Chen series?
Here are the first books in Curtis C. Chen's series: Anthologies: Leading Edge, Issue 65: Blue Glow; Kangaroo: Waypoint Kangaroo; SNAFU: An Anthology of Military Horror: SNAFU(With: Jonathan Maberry,James A. Moore,W.D. Gagliani,Weston Ochse,Greig Beck,Christine Morgan,David Benton,Tyson Mauermann,Brian W.Taylor,Steve Ruthenbeck,Eric S. Brown,Kirsten Cross,David W. Amendola,Neal Litherland,Wayland Smith,JeffHewitt).
What order should I read Curtis C. Chen's books?
We recommend reading Curtis C. Chen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Curtis C. Chen still writing new books?
Yes, Curtis C. Chen has 2 ongoing series: Kangaroo, SNAFU: An Anthology of Military Horror.

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