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Douglas E. Richards Reading Order

10 series · 35 books

Non-FictionScience Fiction

Douglas E. Richards is an accomplished American author renowned for his engaging science fiction novels, which often blend futuristic concepts with thrilling storytelling. With a prolific output of 35 books across 10 series—including popular titles like Alien Artifact, Near Future, Nick Hall, The Prometheus Project, and The Rift—he has captivated readers since his debut in 2005. His work continues to resonate within the genre, showcasing his imaginative exploration of technology and humanity.

Alien Artifact Series

Complete

2 books (2020–2020)

Start with A Pivot In Time and read in order.

#Title
1
A Pivot In Time
2020Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Enigma Cube
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

#Title
1
Visions of the Future
2015Buy 🇺🇸

Epic of Atlantis Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2026)

Start with Echoes of Deceit(With: Brandon Ellis) and read in order.

#Title
1
Echoes of Deceit(With: Brandon Ellis)
2025Buy 🇺🇸
2
Echoes of Time(With: Brandon Ellis)
2025Buy 🇺🇸
3
Echoes of the Fall(With: Brandon Ellis)
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Near Future Series

Complete

6 books (2014–2019)

Start with Quantum Lens, the first of 6 books in the Near Future series.

#Title
1
Cover of Quantum Lens
Quantum Lens
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
Game Changer
2016Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Infinity Born
Infinity Born
2017Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Seeker
Seeker
2018Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Oracle
Oracle
2019Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Veracity
Veracity
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Nick Hall Series

Ongoing

4 books (2014–2024)

Start with Mind's Eye, the first of 4 books in the Nick Hall series.

#Title
1
Cover of Mind's Eye
Mind's Eye
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of BrainWeb
BrainWeb
2015Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of MindWar
MindWar
2016Buy 🇺🇸
4
Unleashed
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Split Second Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2018)

Start with Split Second and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Split Second
Split Second
2015Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Time Frame
Time Frame
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

9 books (2010–2026)

Start with The Devil's Sword, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Devil's Sword
The Devil's Sword
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
Ethan Pritcher, Body Switcher
2012Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Out of This World
Out of This World
2013Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Cure
The Cure
2013Buy 🇺🇸
5
The Immortality Code
2021Buy 🇺🇸
6
Unidentified
2021Buy 🇺🇸
7
Portals
2022Buy 🇺🇸
8
The Breakthrough Effect
2023Buy 🇺🇸
9
Nexus(With: Joshua T. Calvert)
2026Buy 🇺🇸

The Prometheus Project Series

Complete

3 books (2005–2010)

Start with Trapped and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Trapped
Trapped
2005Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Captured
Captured
2010Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Stranded
Stranded
2010Buy 🇺🇸

The Rift Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2025)

Start with The Rift and read in order.

#Title
1
The Rift
2025Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Rift 2
2025Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Rift 3
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Wired Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2012)

Start with Wired and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Wired
Wired
2005Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Amped
Amped
2012Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Douglas E. Richards written?
Douglas E. Richards has written 35 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Douglas E. Richards series?
Here are the first books in Douglas E. Richards's series: Alien Artifact: A Pivot In Time; Epic of Atlantis: Echoes of Deceit(With: Brandon Ellis); Near Future: Quantum Lens; Nick Hall: Mind's Eye; Split Second: Split Second.
What order should I read Douglas E. Richards's books?
We recommend reading Douglas E. Richards's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Douglas E. Richards still writing new books?
Yes, Douglas E. Richards has 4 ongoing series: Epic of Atlantis, Nick Hall, Standalone Novels, The Rift.

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