Greg Keyes Reading Order

4 books (1998–2001)

Greg Keyes' Age of Unreason is a complete four-book fantasy series published between 1998 and 2001, consisting of Newton's Cannon, A Calculus of Angels, Empire of Unreason, and The Shadows of God. The series should be read in publication order to experience the story as intended. This alternate history fantasy explores a world where historical scientific figures navigate magic and political intrigue across multiple continents and timelines.

Start with Newton's Cannon, the first of 4 books in the Age of Unreason series.

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1	Newton's Cannon 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Calculus of Angels 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Empire of Unreason 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Shadows of God 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (1988–1999)

The Babylon 5 Omniverse series consists of eight complete novels published between 1988 and 1999, written by multiple authors including Greg Keyes, John Vornholt, Jim Mortimore, and Jane Killick. These science fiction tie-in books should be read in publication order, beginning with Dark Genesis and concluding with Final Reckoning. The series expands the universe of the Babylon 5 science fiction franchise through interconnected stories across its eight installments.

Start with Dark Genesis(As: J. Gregory Keyes), the first of 8 books in the Babylon 5 Omniverse series.

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1	Dark Genesis(As: J. Gregory Keyes) 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blood Oath(By: John Vornholt) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Voices(By: John Vornholt) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Clark's Law(By: Jim Mortimore) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Signs and Portents(By: Jane Killick) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Coming of Shadows(By: Jane Killick) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Deadly Relations(As: J. Gregory Keyes) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Final Reckoning(As: J. Gregory Keyes) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1996–1997)

This two-book dark fantasy series by Greg Keyes concludes with Blackgod, published between 1996 and 1997. The complete saga should be read in publication order, beginning with The Waterborn, to experience the story as intended.

Start with The Waterborn and read in order.

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1	The Waterborn 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blackgod 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1996–2016)

The Independence Day series consists of five science fiction novels published between 1996 and 2016, with the sequence now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Independence Day: Novelisation by Dean Devlin, followed by Silent Zone and War in the Desert by Stephen Molstad, then Crucible, and concluding with Resurgence by Alexander C. Irvine. This series expands the world of the Independence Day universe across two decades of storytelling.

Start with Independence Day: Novelisation(By: Dean Devlin), the first of 5 books in the Independence Day series.

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1	Independence Day: Novelisation(By: Dean Devlin) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Silent Zone(By: Stephen Molstad) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	War in the Desert(By: Stephen Molstad) 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Crucible 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Resurgence(By: Alexander C. Irvine) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2002–2008)

The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone is a complete four-book fantasy series by Greg Keyes, published between 2002 and 2008. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Briar King and continuing through The Charnel Prince, The Blood Knight, and concluding with The Born Queen. This epic fantasy sequence tells a interconnected story across its four volumes.

Start with The Briar King, the first of 4 books in the Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone series.

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1	The Briar King 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Charnel Prince 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Blood Knight 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Born Queen 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2014–2026)

The MonsterVerse series consists of ten interconnected novelizations and original novels following the cinematic universe of giant monsters, published between 2014 and 2026. Written by various authors including Greg Cox, Tim Lebbon, Arvid Nelson, and Max Borenstein, these books expand upon the films while introducing new stories set within the same world. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order to experience the narrative as it unfolds across multiple monster encounters and the organizations that monitor them. Beginning with the Godzilla novelization, readers follow humanity's discovery and conflict with colossal creatures reshaping civilization.

Start with Godzilla - The Official Movie Novelization(By: Greg Cox), the first of 10 books in the MonsterVerse series.

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1	Godzilla - The Official Movie Novelization(By: Greg Cox) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Godzilla: Awakening(By: Max Borenstein,Greg Borenstein) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Kong: Skull Island - The Official Movie Novelization(By: Tim Lebbon) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Skull Island: The Birth of Kong(By: Arvid Nelson) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Godzilla: Aftershock(By: Arvid Nelson) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Godzilla: King of the Monsters - The Official Movie Novelization 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	GvK Godzilla Dominion 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - The Official Movie Novelization 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Monarch Files 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2014–2017)

Greg Keyes' Planet of the Apes duology consists of two science fiction novels published between 2014 and 2017. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Firestorm followed by War for the Planet of the Apes: Revelations. These books expand the narrative of the blockbuster film franchise with original storytelling tied to the rebooted film series.

Start with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Firestorm and read in order.

5 books (2013–2024)

Greg Keyes has written five standalone novels across fantasy and science fiction genres published between 2013 and 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Thor: The Dark World, followed by Footsteps in the Sky, Interstellar, The Basilisk Throne, and concluding with The Wind that Sweeps the Stars. Each novel stands independently, allowing readers to enjoy them separately or as a collection of the author's work across different imaginative worlds.

Start with Thor: The Dark World, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Thor: The Dark World 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Footsteps in the Sky 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Interstellar 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Basilisk Throne 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Wind that Sweeps the Stars 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

26 books (1999–2006)

The New Jedi Order is a 26-book science fiction series set in the Star Wars universe, published between 1999 and 2006 and now complete. The saga follows a major conflict involving extragalactic invaders known as the Yuuzhan Vong and their impact on the galaxy's established order. Written by multiple authors including Michael A. Stackpole, R.A. Salvatore, James Luceno, and Troy Denning, the series should be read in publication order beginning with Dark Tide: Onslaught. This epic storyline represents one of the largest collaborative efforts in Star Wars expanded universe fiction, requiring sequential reading to follow the overarching narrative across all entries.

Start with Dark Tide, Book I: Onslaught(By: Michael A. Stackpole), the first of 26 books in the Star Wars: The New Jedi Order series.

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1	Dark Tide, Book I: Onslaught(By: Michael A. Stackpole) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Vector Prime(By: R.A. Salvatore) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse(By: James Luceno) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Agents of Chaos, Book I: Hero's Trial(By: James Luceno) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Balance Point(By: Kathy Tyers,Michael Cumpsty) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Dark Tide Onslaught(By: Michael A. Stackpole) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Dark Tide, Book II: Ruin(By: Michael A. Stackpole) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Edge of Victory, Book I : Conquest 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Edge of Victory, Book II: Rebirth 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Recovery - Short Story(By: Troy Denning) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Star by Star(By: Troy Denning) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Dark Journey(By: Elaine Cunningham) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Destiny's Way(By: Walter Jon Williams) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Emissary of the Void 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream(By: Aaron Allston) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand(By: Aaron Allston) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Apprentice(By: Elaine Cunningham) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Traitor(By: Matthew Woodring Stover) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Ylesia(By: Walter Jon Williams) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Force Heretic, Book I: Remnant(By: Sean Williams,Shane Dix) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Force Heretic, Book II: Refugee(By: Sean Williams,Shane Dix) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Force Heretic, Book III: Reunion(By: Sean Williams,Shane Dix) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Star Wars: The New Jedi Order - The Final Prophecy 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	The Final Prophecy 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	The Unifying Force(By: James Luceno) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Boba Fett: A Practical Man(By: Karen Traviss) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2009–2011)

Greg Keyes wrote two fantasy novels set in The Elder Scrolls universe, published between 2009 and 2011. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Infernal City followed by Lord of Souls.

Start with The Infernal City and read in order.

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1	The Infernal City 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Lord of Souls 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2018–2021)

Greg Keyes' The High and Faraway is a three-book fantasy series published between 2018 and 2021. The complete series consists of The Reign of the Departed, Kingdoms of the Cursed, and Realms of the Deathless, which should be read in publication order to experience the story as intended.

Start with The Reign of the Departed and read in order.

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1	The Reign of the Departed 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Kingdoms of the Cursed 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Realms of the Deathless 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2015–2015)

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1	XCOM 2 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible