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David VanDyke Reading Order

9 series · 50 books

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David VanDyke is a prolific American author who has published over 45 books across nine series since 2010, earning recognition including a Hugo Award nomination. His work spans fantasy and science fiction, with particular strength in expansive space opera universes like the Galactic Liberation series and the Plague Wars saga. VanDyke frequently collaborates with other authors and has established himself as a versatile creator working across multiple interconnected fictional worlds.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2018)

Start this series with Apocalyptic Fears VI

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Apocalyptic Fears VI
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Bridge Across the Stars
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Galactic Liberation Series

Complete

6 books (2017–2019)

Start with Battleship Indomitable, the first of 6 books in the Galactic Liberation series.

Start this series with Battleship Indomitable

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1
Battleship Indomitable
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Starship Liberator
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Flagship Victory
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
5
Hell's Reach
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Straker's Breakers
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Knightsbridge Canyon Series

Complete

4 books (2013–2016)

Start with SwitchBack and read in order.

Start this series with MoonRise / SwitchBack

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1
MoonRise / SwitchBack
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of SwitchBack
3
Cover of BloodMoon
4
Cover of MoonFall

Pax Solis Series

Ongoing

6 books (2025–2026)

Start with Neptune War, the first of 4 books in the Pax Solis series.

Start this series with Neptune War

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2
3
4
Centauri War
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
6

Plague Wars Series

Complete

11 books (2013–2016)

Start with Cyborg Strike, the first of 11 books in the Plague Wars series.

Start this series with Cyborg Strike

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1
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Cyborg Strike
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Reaper's Run
Reaper's Run
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Demon Plagues
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Eden Plague
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Orion Plague
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of The Reaper Plague
The Reaper Plague
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Comes the Destroyer
Comes the Destroyer
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Skull's Shadows
Skull's Shadows
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Apocalypse Austin
Apocalypse Austin
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Eden's Exodus
Eden's Exodus
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Nearest Night
Nearest Night
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

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1
What Price Humanity?
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Star Force Series

Complete

14 books (2010–2018)

Start with Swarm, the first of 13 books in the Star Force series.

Start this series with Swarm

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1
Cover of Swarm
2
Cover of Conquest
3
Cover of Extinction
4
Cover of Rebellion
5
Cover of Battle Station
Battle Station
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Empire
7
Cover of Annihilation
Annihilation
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Storm Assault
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
10
Cover of Exile(With: B.V. Larson)
Exile(With: B.V. Larson)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Outcast(With: B.V. Larson)
Outcast(With: B.V. Larson)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
The Dead Sun
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of Demon Star(With: B.V. Larson)
Demon Star(With: B.V. Larson)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Starship Pandora
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Stellar Conquest Series

Complete

5 books (2013–2015)

Start with Desolator, the first of 5 books in the Stellar Conquest series.

Start this series with Desolator

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1
Cover of Desolator
2
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First Conquest / Starship Conquest
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Conquest of Earth
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Tactics of Conquest
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Conquest and Empire
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Supernatural Siblings Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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1
Cover of MoonRise(With: Drew VanDyke)
MoonRise(With: Drew VanDyke)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David VanDyke written?
David VanDyke has written 50 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2026.
What is the first book in each David VanDyke series?
Here are the first books in David VanDyke's series: Anthologies: Apocalyptic Fears VI; Galactic Liberation: Battleship Indomitable; Knightsbridge Canyon: MoonRise / SwitchBack; Pax Solis: Neptune War; Plague Wars: Cyborg Strike.
What order should I read David VanDyke's books?
We recommend reading David VanDyke's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is David VanDyke still writing new books?
Yes, David VanDyke has 1 ongoing series: Pax Solis.

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