Daniel Jose Older Reading Order
12 series · 140 books
Daniel José Older is an American author of fantasy and young adult fiction known for blending action-packed storytelling with richly imagined urban and fantastical settings. His prolific career spans multiple acclaimed series including the Bone Street Rumba urban fantasy universe and the Dactyl Hill Squad middle-grade adventures, along with contributions to major franchises like Star Wars and Marvel. With over a hundred books published since 2010, Older has established himself as a versatile writer equally comfortable crafting standalone short fiction and expansive series across fantasy, adventure, and speculative fiction.
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Anthologies Series
Complete18 books (2010–2023)
Daniel Jose Older contributed to twelve anthology collections between 2010 and 2020, a complete series best read in publication order. These works span multiple prestigious anthologies including Crossed Genres, Lightspeed Magazine, Tor.com's annual Best selections, and Star Wars-themed collections, showcasing Older's work alongside other contemporary speculative fiction writers. The series reflects a focus on diverse voices and underrepresented perspectives within fantasy, young adult, and adventure genres across a decade of anthology publishing.
Start with Crossed Genres Issue 24: Characters of Color, the first of 12 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Crossed Genres Issue 24: Characters of Color
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Bone Street Rumba Series
Complete6 books (2014–2017)
The Bone Street Rumba series is a six-book fantasy adventure sequence by Daniel Jose Older, published between 2014 and 2017. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Anyway: Angie and continuing through Half-Resurrection Blues, Kia and Gio, Midnight Taxi Tango, and concluding with Battle Hill Bolero. The books blend action and adventure with young adult themes across an interconnected narrative arc.
Start with Anyway: Angie, the first of 6 books in the Bone Street Rumba series.
Start this series with Anyway: Angie
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Dactyl Hill Squad Series
Complete3 books (2018–2020)
The Dactyl Hill Squad is a complete young adult fantasy series by Daniel Jose Older comprising three books published between 2018 and 2020. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dactyl Hill Squad, followed by Freedom Fire, and concluding with Thunder Run. This action-packed fantasy series is best experienced sequentially to follow the developing storylines and character arcs across all three installments.
Start with Dactyl Hill Squad and read in order.
Start this series with Dactyl Hill Squad
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Daniel Jose Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
Marvel's Voices Series
Ongoing18 books (2020–2024)
Marvel's Voices is an ongoing anthology series launched in 2020 that celebrates diverse voices and perspectives within the Marvel Universe. With 18 books published through 2024 and more to come, the series should be read in publication order, beginning with Indigenous Voices and progressing through themed volumes focused on Community, Identity, Legacy, Pride, Heritage, Avengers, Spider-Verse, Wakanda Forever, and additional installments. Each book features contributions from various writers and artists, making this a collaborative celebration of underrepresented creators and characters in comics.
Start with Indigenous Voices(By: Rebecca Roanhorse,Darcie Little Badger,Jeffrey Veregge), the first of 18 books in the Marvel's Voices series.
Start this series with Indigenous Voices(By: Rebecca Roanhorse,Darcie Little Badger,Jeffrey Veregge)
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Outlaw Saints Series
Likely Complete2 books (2022–2023)
This two-book young adult fantasy series by Daniel Jose Older follows a complete story arc across its 2022 and 2023 releases. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Ballad & Dagger and continuing to Last Canto of the Dead. The series combines action and adventure elements within a fantasy framework, offering a concluded narrative for readers seeking a finished story.
Start with Ballad & Dagger and read in order.
Start this series with Ballad & Dagger
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Shadowshaper Cypher Series
Complete5 books (2015–2020)
The Shadowshaper Cypher series comprises five complete fantasy novels published between 2015 and 2020. This young adult series should be read in publication order, beginning with Shadowshaper and continuing through Ghost Girl in the Corner, Dead Light March, Shadowhouse Fall, and concluding with Shadowshaper Legacy. The action-packed fantasy sequence follows a continuous narrative arc across its installments.
Start with Shadowshaper, the first of 5 books in the Shadowshaper Cypher series.
Start this series with Shadowshaper
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete2 books (2019–2021)
Daniel Jose Older's two fantasy novels for young adult readers should be approached in publication order, beginning with The Book of Lost Saints in 2019 and continuing with Flood City in 2021. Though marketed as standalone entries rather than a traditional series, these action-packed fantasies benefit from sequential reading. The series appears to be complete as of 2021.
Start with The Book of Lost Saints and read in order.
Start this series with The Book of Lost Saints
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Star Wars Stand-Alone Novels Series
Ongoing23 books (2014–2027)
The Star Wars Stand-Alone Novels series comprises 20 books published between 2014 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These novels are written by various authors including Daniel Jose Older, John Jackson Miller, James Luceno, Christie Golden, and many others, each exploring different corners of the Star Wars universe. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A New Dawn and continuing through titles like Tarkin, Dark Disciple, Bloodline, and Brotherhood. This collection spans fantasy, young adult, and action-adventure genres, offering standalone stories that can be enjoyed by both longtime fans and newcomers to the Star Wars expanded universe.
Start with A New Dawn(By: John Jackson Miller), the first of 20 books in the Star Wars Stand-Alone Novels series.
Start this series with A New Dawn(By: John Jackson Miller)
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Star Wars: The High Republic Series
Ongoing60 books (2021–2026)
The High Republic is an ongoing Star Wars series spanning 51 books published from 2021 to 2025, written by multiple authors including Daniel Jose Older, Charles Soule, Claudia Gray, Cavan Scott, and others. This multi-author franchise explores the Star Wars universe during the High Republic era and includes novels, young adult fiction, graphic novels, and shorter works across fantasy and action-adventure genres. Readers should follow publication order beginning with Into the Dark by Claudia Gray to experience the interconnected storylines as they were intended to unfold.
Start with Into the Dark(By: Claudia Gray), the first of 51 books in the Star Wars: The High Republic series.
Start this series with Into the Dark(By: Claudia Gray)
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Star Wars: The High Republic - Trail of Shadows Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Daniel Jose Older written?
- Daniel Jose Older has written 140 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Daniel Jose Older series?
- Here are the first books in Daniel Jose Older's series: Anthologies: Crossed Genres Issue 24: Characters of Color; Bone Street Rumba: Anyway: Angie; Dactyl Hill Squad: Dactyl Hill Squad; Marvel's Voices: Indigenous Voices(By: Rebecca Roanhorse,Darcie Little Badger,Jeffrey Veregge); Outlaw Saints: Ballad & Dagger.
- What order should I read Daniel Jose Older's books?
- We recommend reading Daniel Jose Older's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Daniel Jose Older still writing new books?
- Yes, Daniel Jose Older has 3 ongoing series: Marvel's Voices, Star Wars Stand-Alone Novels, Star Wars: The High Republic.