Daniel Arenson Reading Order

3 books (2014–2015)

The Alien Hunters trilogy by Daniel Arenson spans three books published between 2014 and 2015, concluding as a complete series. Read the books in publication order: Alien Hunters, Alien Shadows, and Alien Sky. This science fiction young adult series should be approached sequentially from the first installment.

Start with Alien Hunters and read in order.

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1	Alien Hunters 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Alien Shadows 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Alien Sky 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2010–2024)

Daniel Arenson's Anthologies series comprises six books of short fiction published between 2010 and 2024, with the series remaining active and ongoing. Begin with A Land of Ash and proceed in publication order through Bridge Across the Stars, The Expanding Universe 5, and Masters of Space Opera, concluding with Tales from the Starship Discovery. The collection spans Arenson's signature genres of fantasy, science fiction, and young adult fiction, offering diverse standalone stories within a unified series framework.

Start with A Land of Ash, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	A Land of Ash 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Alien Chronicles 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Alien Chronicles 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Bridge Across the Stars 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Expanding Universe 5 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Masters of Space Opera 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Tales from the Starship Discovery 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2017–2018)

The Children of Earthrise series by Daniel Arenson consists of six complete novels published between 2017 and 2018, blending fantasy and science fiction elements for young adult readers. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Memory of Earth and continuing through The Heirs of Earth, An Echo of Earth, The Legacy of Earth, The Song of Earth, and concluding with The War for Earth. This finished series offers a complete narrative arc across its six installments.

Start with A Memory of Earth, the first of 6 books in the Children of Earthrise series.

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1	A Memory of Earth 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Heirs of Earth 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	An Echo of Earth 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Legacy of Earth 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Song of Earth 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The War for Earth 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2014)

Dawn of Dragons is a complete fantasy series by Daniel Arenson comprising three books published in 2014. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Requiem's Hope, followed by Requiem's Prayer, and concluding with Requiem's Song. This series showcases Arenson's work in the fantasy and young adult genres.

Start with Requiem's Hope and read in order.

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1	Requiem's Hope 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Requiem's Prayer 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Requiem's Song 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2013)

Daniel Arenson's Dragonlore trilogy is a complete fantasy series consisting of three books published between 2012 and 2013. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Dawn of Dragonfire, followed by A Day of Dragon Blood, and concluding with A Night of Dragon Wings. This interconnected narrative arc unfolds across the three installments and is best experienced sequentially from start to finish.

Start with A Dawn of Dragonfire and read in order.

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1	A Dawn of Dragonfire 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Day of Dragon Blood 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Night of Dragon Wings 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

15 books (2016–2021)

The Earthrise series by Daniel Arenson comprises 15 science fiction and fantasy books published between 2016 and 2021, blending elements across multiple genres including young adult themes. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Earth Alone and concluding with Earth, Our Home. This lengthy sequence follows a continuous narrative arc across its fifteen installments, making sequential reading essential for understanding the full story.

Start with Earth Alone, the first of 15 books in the Earthrise series.

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1	Earth Alone 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Earth Fire 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Earth Lost 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Earth Rising 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Earth Shadows 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Earth Eternal 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Earth Honor 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Earth Reborn 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Earth Valor 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Earth Aflame 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Earth Machines 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Earth Unleashed 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Earth Remembers 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Earth in Darkness 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Earth, Our Home 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2016–2016)

The Flame of Requiem series by Daniel Arenson is a complete three-book fantasy saga published in 2016. The books should be read in publication order beginning with Crown of Dragonfire, followed by Forged in Dragonfire and Pillars of Dragonfire. This trilogy combines elements of fantasy and science fiction across its installments.

Start with Crown of Dragonfire and read in order.

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1	Crown of Dragonfire 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Forged in Dragonfire 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Pillars of Dragonfire 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2024–2026)

The Freedom Fleet is an ongoing science fiction fantasy series by Daniel Arenson consisting of five books released between 2024 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Freedom Fleet and continuing through Guardians of Freedom, On Wings of Freedom, The Fires of Freedom, and The Light of Freedom. New installments are planned for this young adult-focused series.

Start with The Freedom Fleet, the first of 5 books in the Freedom Fleet series.

1 book (2015–2015)

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1	The Alien Chronicles(With: Patrice Fitzgerald,Samuel Peralta,Hugh Howey,Annie Bellet,Moira Katson,Jennifer Foehner Wells,Stefan Bolz,Will Swardstrom,Peter Cawdron,Blair Babylon,Autumn Kalquist) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2026–2026)

Journey to Earthrise is an ongoing science fiction and fantasy series by Daniel Arenson currently comprising two books. Big Trouble in Deep Space launched the series in 2026, followed by We Found a Starship. The books should be read in publication order to experience the story as intended.

Start with Big Trouble in Deep Space and read in order.

6 books (2017–2017)

Kingdoms of Sand is a complete six-book fantasy series by Daniel Arenson published in 2017. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Crowns of Rust and concluding with Thrones of Ash. This series combines elements of fantasy and science fiction storytelling across its full arc.

Start with Crowns of Rust, the first of 6 books in the Kingdoms of Sand series.

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1	Crowns of Rust 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Echoes of Light 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Halls of Shadow 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Kings of Ruin 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Temples of Dust 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Thrones of Ash 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2023–2023)

The Mintari series by Daniel Arenson consists of three fantasy and science fiction novels published in 2023. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with A World of Dinosaurs, followed by March of the Dinosaurs, and concluding with Where Dinosaurs Roam. This young adult-oriented series combines elements of fantasy and science fiction across its three installments.

Start with A World of Dinosaurs and read in order.

2 books (2011–2012)

The Misfit Heroes series by Daniel Arenson consists of two complete fantasy novels published between 2011 and 2012. Both Eye of the Wizard and Wand of the Witch should be read in publication order to follow the story as intended. This short series blends fantasy elements with young adult appeal and concludes after the second installment.

Start with Eye of the Wizard and read in order.

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1	Eye of the Wizard 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wand of the Witch 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2010–2010)

6 books (2023–2024)

The Prayer For Earthrise series spans six books published between 2023 and 2024, with the sequence still ongoing. Reading these entries in publication order beginning with Earth of Gold and Light will provide the intended narrative progression through Arenson's blend of fantasy and science fiction themes. The complete sequence to date includes Earth of Gold and Light, Hear, O Earth!, East of Earth, If I Forget Thee, Earth, On the Milky Way Rivers, and The Shores of Eternity.

Start with Earth of Gold and Light, the first of 6 books in the Prayer For Earthrise series.

3 books (2015–2015)

Requiem for Dragons is a complete three-book fantasy series by Daniel Arenson, published in 2015. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Dragons Lost, followed by Dragons Reborn, and concluding with Dragons Rising. This series combines fantasy and science fiction elements with young adult themes across its full arc.

Start with Dragons Lost and read in order.

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2	Dragons Reborn 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dragons Rising 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2018–2019)

The Requiem: Dragonfire Rain trilogy by Daniel Arenson is a complete fantasy series consisting of three books published between 2018 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood of Dragons, followed by Rage of Dragons, and concluding with Flight of Dragons. This standalone trilogy blends fantasy and science fiction elements within a young adult framework.

Start with Blood of Dragons and read in order.

1 book (2015–2015)

1 book (2020–2020)

6 books (2019–2020)

The Soldiers of Earthrise is a complete six-book science fiction and fantasy series by Daniel Arenson published between 2019 and 2020. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Earthlings and continuing through The Earthling, Earthling's War, I, Earthling, The Earthling's Daughter, and concluding with We Are Earthlings. This finished series offers a full story arc across all entries for readers seeking a complete narrative experience.

Start with Earthlings, the first of 6 books in the Soldiers of Earthrise series.

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1	Earthlings 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Earthling 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Earthling's War 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	I, Earthling 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Earthling's Daughter 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	We Are Earthlings 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2011–2014)

Daniel Arenson's Song of Dragons is a complete fantasy series comprising four books published between 2011 and 2014. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood of Requiem and continuing through Light of Requiem, Tears of Requiem, and concluding with Dragon's Overture. This four-book sequence tells a continuous story and is best experienced from start to finish.

Start with Blood of Requiem, the first of 4 books in the Song of Dragons series.

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1	Blood of Requiem 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Light of Requiem 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Tears of Requiem 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dragon's Overture 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2007–2026)

Daniel Arenson's Standalone Novels series comprises four complete books published between 2007 and 2019, each functioning as an independent story. Read in publication order starting with Firefly Island, followed by Flaming Dove, The Gods of Dream, and Utopia 58. These standalone entries span fantasy and science fiction genres, offering varied narratives that require no prior knowledge from previous installments.

Start with Firefly Island, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Firefly Island 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Flaming Dove 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Gods of Dream 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Utopia 58 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Starship Nowhere 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2021–2022)

The Starship Freedom series by Daniel Arenson comprises eight science fiction novels published between 2021 and 2022. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with For Death or Freedom and concluding with The Guns of Freedom. Each installment builds on the previous narrative, making sequential reading essential to following the story's progression.

Start with For Death or Freedom, the first of 8 books in the Starship Freedom series.

4 books (2013–2015)

The Dragon War is a four-book fantasy series by Daniel Arenson published between 2013 and 2015. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Birthright of Blood and concluding with Of Sand and Starlight. All four installments were released within a two-year span, making this a finished series ready for consecutive reading.

Start with A Birthright of Blood, the first of 4 books in the The Dragon War series.

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1	A Birthright of Blood 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Legacy of Light 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Memory of Fire 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Of Sand and Starlight 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2013–2014)

The Moth Saga is a complete fantasy and science fiction series comprising six books published between 2013 and 2014. All entries should be read in publication order, beginning with Empires of Moth and continuing through Moth, Daughter of Moth, Legacy of Moth, Secrets of Moth, and concluding with Shadows of Moth. This series blends fantasy and speculative elements across its full arc.

Start with Empires of Moth, the first of 6 books in the The Moth Saga series.

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1	Empires of Moth 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Moth 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Daughter of Moth 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Legacy of Moth 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Secrets of Moth 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Shadows of Moth 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible