Ian Douglas Reading Order
11 series Β· 40 books
Ian Douglas is a prolific American author known for his contributions to military science fiction, with an impressive portfolio of 40 books spanning 11 series. His notable works include the Andromedan Dark and Galaxy Raiders series, as well as the Heritage, Inheritance, and Legacy trilogies. Active from 1993 to 2025, Douglas has captivated readers with his intricate storytelling and thrilling narratives.
Andromedan Dark Series
Complete2 books (2015β2017)
Start with Altered Starscape and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Altered Starscape 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Darkness Falling 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete2 books (2012β2021)
Start with Armored and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Armored 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Space: 1975 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Galaxy Raiders Series
Complete1 book (2025β2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abyss 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Heritage Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1998β2000)
Start with Semper Mars and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Semper Mars 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Luna Marine 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Europa Strike 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
Inheritance Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2008β2009)
Start with Galactic Corps and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Galactic Corps 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Star Strike 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Semper Human 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
Solar Warden Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020β2023)
Start with Alien Secrets and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alien Secrets 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Alien Hostiles 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Alien Agendas 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Star Carrier Series
Complete9 books (2010β2020)
Start with Earth Strike, the first of 9 books in the Star Carrier series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Earth Strike 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Center of Gravity 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Singularity 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Deep Space 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Dark Matter 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Deep Time 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Dark Mind 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Bright Light 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Stargods 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Star Corpsman Series
Complete2 books (2012β2013)
Start with Bloodstar and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bloodstar 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Abyss Deep 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
The Big Idea Series
Complete5 books (2018β2020)
Start with Is Capitalism Working?(By: Matthew Taylor), the first of 5 books in the The Big Idea series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Is Capitalism Working?(By: Matthew Taylor) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Is Gender Fluid?(By: Sally Hines) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | What Shape is Space?(By: Giles Sparrow) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Can We Save the Planet?(By: Alice Bell) 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Is Technology Making Us Sick? 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
The Legacy Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2003β2007)
Start with Star Corps and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Star Corps 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Battlespace 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Star Marines 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Warstrider Series
Complete7 books (1993β2015)
Start with Rebellion, the first of 7 books in the Warstrider series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rebellion 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Warstrider 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Jackers 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Netlink 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Symbionts 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Battlemind 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Ten Billion Gods of Heaven 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ian Douglas written?
- Ian Douglas has written 40 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Ian Douglas series?
- Here are the first books in Ian Douglas's series: Andromedan Dark: Altered Starscape; Anthologies: Armored; Heritage Trilogy: Semper Mars; Inheritance Trilogy: Galactic Corps; Solar Warden: Alien Secrets.
- What order should I read Ian Douglas's books?
- We recommend reading Ian Douglas's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Ian Douglas's series complete?
- Ian Douglas has 9 completed series.

