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J.S. Morin Reading Order

12 series Β· 109 books

J.S. Morin is a prolific author known for his captivating contributions to the science fiction and fantasy genres. With an impressive catalog of 109 books across 12 series, including the popular Black Ocean series and its spin-offs, he has made a significant mark in the literary world. Active from 2013 to 2026, his most notable works, such as Black Ocean: Mercy For Hire, showcase his unique storytelling style and imaginative world-building.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
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Tales from the Void

Black Ocean Series

Complete

23 books (2014–2017)

Start with A Smuggler's Conscience, the first of 23 books in the Black Ocean series.

#Title
1
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A Smuggler's Conscience
2
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Salvage Trouble
3
Tech, Lies, and Wizardry
4
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Alien Racer
5
Guardian of the Plundered Tomes
6
Moon of Odysseus
7
Pinball Wizardry
8
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Poets and Piracy
9
Retro Version
10
Siege of Mortania
11
Technically Flawed
12
The Rodek Less Traveled
13
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To Err Is Azrin
14
Adventure Capital
15
Collusion Course
16
Stowaway to Heaven
17
You, Robot
18
Eternity or Bust
19
For Old Time's Sake
20
Mission Inadvisable
21
Moral and Orbital Decay
22
Planet Hustlers
23
Voice of Reason

Black Ocean: Astral Prime Series

Complete

12 books (2018–2019)

Start with Prime Guardian, the first of 12 books in the Black Ocean: Astral Prime series.

#Title
1
Prime Guardian
2
Shadow Planet
3
Shielded Sun
4
Wizard Zero
5
Astral Messiah
6
Core Threat
7
Multiversal Truth
8
Parallel Enforcers
9
Stellar Rampage
10
Systemic Treachery
11
Terminal Gambit
12
Void Kraken

Black Ocean: Mercy For Hire Series

Complete

16 books (2018–2020)

Start with Behind Blue Skies, the first of 16 books in the Black Ocean: Mercy For Hire series.

#Title
1
Behind Blue Skies
2
Break the Chain
3
House of the Orion Sun
4
Wayward Saint
5
Eye of the Pharaoh
6
Hotel Caledonia / Sunshine of Your Cult
7
Sunshine of Your Cult
8
Walk Like a Magician
9
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Empathy for the Devil
10
Lair of the Dog
11
Magic's Little Helper
12
Mortanian Rhapsody
13
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No More Mr. Nice Girl
14
Ship with No Name
15
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Stuck in the Astral with You
16
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The Girls are Back in Town

Black Ocean: Mirth & Mayhem Series

Likely Complete

16 books (2021–2023)

Start with Know When to Run, the first of 16 books in the Black Ocean: Mirth & Mayhem series.

#Title
1
Know When to Run
2
3
Lyin' Guys
4
The Good Die Young
5
Fly Like an Ego
6
Sixteen Tomes
7
Ventura Starway
8
Viva, Las Vega IX
9
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50 Ways to Leave a Planet
10
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And Drift Away
11
Blowin' in the Wind
12
Life is Crime Wave
13
Live and Let Kill
14
Same as the Old Boss
15
Unfortunate Son
16
We Drink Alone

Black Ocean: Passage of Time Series

Ongoing

16 books (2023–2025)

Start with Tempus Fugitive, the first of 16 books in the Black Ocean: Passage of Time series.

#Title
1
Tempus Fugitive
2
Terran Incognito
3
Time and Punishment
4
Xeno's Paragon
5
Empty Jesters
6
Horns and Halos
7
Outlaw World
8
Realspace Real Chase
9
The Art of Where
10
Who Let the Dogs In
11
Earth, Rewind & Fire
12
Forever Endeavor
13
Lies That Bind Us
14
Rescue Like a Hurricane
15
Sister Goldeneye
16
Words That Hurt You

Dragonhammer Saga Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2026)

Start with Lava & Lightning and read in order.

#Title
1
Lava & Lightning
2
Hammers & Heroes
3
Runes & Ruins

Mad Tinker Chronicles Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
Inventing a Tinker

Project Transhuman Series

Complete

6 books (2017–2018)

Start with Brain Recyclers, the first of 6 books in the Project Transhuman series.

#Title
1
Brain Recyclers
2
Extinction Reversed
3
Rebel Robots
4
Weaponized Human
5
Engineered Tyrant
6
Human Phase

Sins Of Angels Series

Complete

5 books (2013–2015)

Start with Echoes of Angels, the first of 5 books in the Sins Of Angels series.

#Title
1
Echoes of Angels
2
Shadows of Angels
3
Fall of Angels
4
Voices of Angels
5
Wrath of Angels

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
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Shadowblood Heir

Twinborn Chronicles Series

Complete

9 books (2013–2015)

Start with Aethersmith, the first of 9 books in the Twinborn Chronicles series.

#Title
1
Aethersmith
2
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Firehurler
3
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Sourcethief / Demon in the Bloodline
4
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Mad Tinker's Daughter
5
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Murder in Marker's Point
6
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Rebel Skyforce
7
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Tinker's Justice
8
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World-Ripper War
9
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Between the Worlds

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has J.S. Morin written?
J.S. Morin has written 109 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
What is the first book in each J.S. Morin series?
Here are the first books in J.S. Morin's series: Black Ocean: A Smuggler's Conscience; Black Ocean: Astral Prime: Prime Guardian; Black Ocean: Mercy For Hire: Behind Blue Skies; Black Ocean: Mirth & Mayhem: Know When to Run; Black Ocean: Passage of Time: Tempus Fugitive.
What order should I read J.S. Morin's books?
We recommend reading J.S. Morin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is J.S. Morin still writing new books?
Yes, J.S. Morin has 2 ongoing series: Black Ocean: Passage of Time, Dragonhammer Saga.

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