Jack Campbell Reading Order

6 books (2007–2019)

Jack Campbell edited five fantasy and science fiction anthologies between 2007 and 2019, now complete as a series. These collections should be read in publication order beginning with Breach the Hull. The series includes Breach the Hull, So It Begins: Reissued, By Other Means, Infinite Stars, and Unidentified Funny Objects 6, featuring various authors' contributions across multiple genres.

Start with Breach the Hull, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Breach the Hull 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	So It Begins: Reissued 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	By Other Means 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Infinite Stars 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Unidentified Funny Objects 6 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Infinite Stars 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2013–2021)

Defending the Future is a five-book science fiction anthology series published between 2013 and 2021, featuring stories from multiple authors including Jack Campbell, Brenda Cooper, David Sherman, and others. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dogs of War and concluding with Best Laid Plans. The collection appears to be complete as of 2021.

Start with Dogs of War(By: Brenda Cooper,David Sherman,Danielle Ackley-McPhail,Mike McPhail), the first of 5 books in the Defending the Future series.

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1	Dogs of War(By: Brenda Cooper,David Sherman,Danielle Ackley-McPhail,Mike McPhail) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Man and Machine(By: James Chambers,Jennifer Brozek,Brenda Cooper,Aaron Rosenberg,Nancy Jane Moore,Bud Sparhawk,Jeff Young,Robert E. Waters,Danielle Ackley-McPhail,Patrick Thomas,Mike McPhail,Judi Fleming,Anton Kukal,Eric V. Hardenbrook,Ronald Garner) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Best of Defending the Future(By: Jack McDevitt,Charles E. Gannon,Danielle Ackley-McPhail,Mike McPhail) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	In Harm's Way(By: Mike McPhail) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Best Laid Plans 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2020–2020)

Jack Campbell's Empress of the Endless Sea trilogy is a complete fantasy series consisting of three books published in 2020. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Explorer of the Endless Sea, followed by Fate of the Free Lands, and concluding with Pirate of the Prophecy.

Start with Explorer of the Endless Sea and read in order.

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1	Explorer of the Endless Sea 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fate of the Free Lands 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Pirate of the Prophecy 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2000–2002)

Jack Campbell's Ethan Stark trilogy comprises three complete science fiction novels published between 2000 and 2002. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Stark's War, followed by Stark's Command, and concluding with Stark's Crusade. This finished trilogy offers a self-contained story arc across its three installments.

Start with Stark's War and read in order.

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1	Stark's War 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Stark's Command 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Stark's Crusade 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2013–2013)

Jack Campbell released three short story collections under the John G. Hemry name between 2013 and completion. The series comprises Ad Astra, Borrowed Time, and Swords and Saddles, which should be read in publication order. These collections span Campbell's work across fantasy, science fiction, and western genres.

Start with Ad Astra and read in order.

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1	Ad Astra 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Borrowed Time 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Swords and Saddles 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2006–2010)

Jack Campbell's Lost Fleet is a six-book science fiction series that should be read in publication order, beginning with Dauntless. The complete series was published between 2006 and 2010, comprising Dauntless, Courageous, Fearless, Valiant, Relentless, and Victorious. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential to following the narrative arc through to its conclusion.

Start with Dauntless, the first of 6 books in the Lost Fleet series.

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1	Dauntless 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Courageous 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Fearless 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Valiant 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Relentless 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Victorious 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2003–2005)

Jack Campbell's Paul Sinclair series consists of four military science fiction novels published between 2003 and 2005. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Just Determination and continuing through Burden of Proof, Against All Enemies, and Rule of Evidence. Each entry builds on the previous installment's events and character development within the larger narrative arc.

Start with A Just Determination, the first of 4 books in the Paul Sinclair series.

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1	A Just Determination 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Burden of Proof 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Against All Enemies 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Rule of Evidence 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2013–2018)

Jack Campbell's two-book series of short stories and novellas spans from 2013 to 2018 and is now complete. The Last Full Measure should be read first, followed by The Sluagh, in their publication order. Campbell blends elements of fantasy and science fiction across this compact collection.

Start with The Last Full Measure and read in order.

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1	The Last Full Measure 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Sluagh 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2013–2013)

Jack Campbell's three-book collection of short stories spans fantasy, science fiction, and western genres. The complete series consists of Ad Astra, Borrowed Time, and Swords and Saddles, all published in 2013. Reading these collections in publication order provides the intended experience of Campbell's diverse short fiction work.

Start with Ad Astra and read in order.

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1	Ad Astra 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Borrowed Time 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Swords and Saddles 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2016–2026)

Jack Campbell's standalone novels series comprises two science fiction works published between 2016 and 2026, with the series currently ongoing. The Sister Paradox was published first in 2016, followed by Squad Kill in 2026. These books should be read in publication order to experience Campbell's varied storytelling across fantasy, science fiction, and western genres.

Start with The Sister Paradox and read in order.

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1	The Sister Paradox 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Squad Kill 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2024–2025)

The Doomed Earth is an ongoing science fiction fantasy series by Jack Campbell with two books published in 2024 and 2025. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with In Our Stars and continuing to Destiny's Way. Additional entries are planned for this series.

Start with In Our Stars and read in order.

3 books (2017–2019)

The Genesis Fleet is a three-book science fiction series by Jack Campbell, consisting of Vanguard, Ascendant, and Triumphant, published between 2017 and 2019. The series is complete and should be read in publication order to follow the story as intended. Each installment builds on the previous one, making sequential reading essential for understanding the narrative progression.

Start with Vanguard and read in order.

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1	Vanguard 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ascendant 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Triumphant 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2017–2018)

The Legacy of Dragons is a complete three-book fantasy series by Jack Campbell published between 2017 and 2018. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood of Dragons, followed by Daughter of Dragons, and concluding with Destiny of Dragons. This series combines Campbell's signature storytelling with fantasy elements, offering a contained narrative arc across its three installments.

Start with Blood of Dragons and read in order.

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1	Blood of Dragons 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Daughter of Dragons 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Destiny of Dragons 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2024–2024)

5 books (2011–2015)

The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier is a five-book science fiction series by Jack Campbell that continues from the original Lost Fleet sequence. Published between 2011 and 2015, the series consists of Dreadnaught, Invincible, Guardian, Steadfast, and Leviathan. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dreadnaught.

Start with Dreadnaught, the first of 5 books in the The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier series.

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1	Dreadnaught 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Invincible 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Guardian 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Steadfast 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Leviathan 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2021–2023)

The Lost Fleet: Outlands is a science fiction series by Jack Campbell consisting of three books published between 2021 and 2023. The trilogy appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Boundless, followed by Resolute, and concluding with Implacable.

Start with Boundless and read in order.

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1	Boundless 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Resolute 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Implacable 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2012–2016)

The Lost Stars is a four-book science fiction series by Jack Campbell published between 2012 and 2016. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Tarnished Knight and continuing through Perilous Shield, Imperfect Sword, and concluding with Shattered Spear.

Start with Tarnished Knight, the first of 4 books in the The Lost Stars series.

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1	Tarnished Knight 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Perilous Shield 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Imperfect Sword 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Shattered Spear 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2014–2016)

The Pillars of Reality is a six-book fantasy series by Jack Campbell that ran from 2014 to 2016 and is now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Dragons of Dorcastle and continuing through The Assassins of Altis, The Hidden Masters of Marandur, The Pirates of Pacta Servanda, The Servants of the Storm, and concluding with The Wrath of the Great Guilds. Campbell blends fantasy and science fiction elements throughout this arc, which follows a coherent narrative from start to finish.

Start with The Dragons of Dorcastle, the first of 6 books in the The Pillars of Reality series.

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1	The Dragons of Dorcastle 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Assassins of Altis 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Hidden Masters of Marandur 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Pirates of Pacta Servanda 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Servants of the Storm 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Wrath of the Great Guilds 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

13 books (2012–2026)

The Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology is an ongoing collection of humorous speculative fiction spanning fantasy, science fiction, horror, and related genres. Thirteen volumes have been published between 2012 and 2026, with most entries following the main numbered sequence alongside thematic spin-offs like Funny Science Fiction, Funny Fantasy, and Funny Horror. Each book functions as a standalone anthology, though reading in publication order provides the intended experience of the series' evolution. New installments continue to be released annually.

Start with Unidentified Funny Objects, the first of 13 books in the Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology series.

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1	Unidentified Funny Objects 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Unidentified Funny Objects 2 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Unidentified Funny Objects 3 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Funny Science Fiction 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Unidentified Funny Objects 4 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Funny Fantasy 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Unidentified Funny Objects 5 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Funny Horror 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Unidentified Funny Objects 6 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Unidentified Funny Objects 7 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Unidentified Funny Objects 8 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Unidentified Funny Objects 9 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Unidentified Funny Objects 10 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible