Daniel Jose Older Reading Order
12 series · 134 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.
Anthologies Series
Complete15 books (2010–2023)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Ongoing20 books (2014–2025)
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)
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 134 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2026.
- 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.