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10 series Β· 43 books Β· Born 1972

Jean Johnson writes across fantasy, science fiction, and romance genres, blending action-packed storytelling with romantic elements. Her prolific career spans multiple series including the First Salik War military science fiction saga and the paranormal Flame Seas collection, with over 40 novels published since 2007. Drawing on her quarter-century involvement in historical reenactment and creative pursuits, Johnson crafts immersive worlds that appeal to readers seeking adventure and character-driven narratives.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

9 books (2007–2017)

Jean Johnson's Anthologies series comprises eight complete collections published between 2007 and 2017. These fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal romance anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with An Enchanted Season and concluding with Infinite Stars. The series showcases diverse stories across multiple genres including action and adventure alongside romantic and speculative fiction elements.

Start with An Enchanted Season, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with An Enchanted Season

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The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance
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The Mammoth Book of Time Travel Romance
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Agony/Ecstasy: 21 Stories of Agonizing Pleasure
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How to Write Hot Sex
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First Salik War Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2016)

The First Salik War trilogy by Jean Johnson is a complete science fiction series consisting of three books published between 2015 and 2016. Readers should follow the books in publication order: The Terrans, The V'Dan, and The Blockade. This action-packed series blends science fiction with romance and adventure elements across its three installments.

Start with The Terrans and read in order.

Flame Seas Series

Complete

4 books (2014–2017)

The Flame Seas is a four-book fantasy series by Jean Johnson published between 2014 and 2017, now complete. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Birthright and continuing through Dawn of the Flame Sea, Demons of the Flame Sea, and concluding with Gods of the Flame Sea. The series combines elements of fantasy, science fiction, and romance across its interconnected narrative arc.

Start with Birthright, the first of 4 books in the Flame Seas series.

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Dawn of the Flame Sea
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Gods of the Flame Sea

Guardians of Destiny Series

Complete

4 books (2013–2018)

The Guardians of Destiny series by Jean Johnson consists of four complete books published between 2013 and 2018. Reading in publication order beginning with The Grove, followed by The Tower, The Guild, and The Temple, this fantasy and science fiction series blends romance and action across its installments. The series concludes with The Temple, making it a finished narrative arc for readers seeking a complete story.

Start with The Grove, the first of 4 books in the Guardians of Destiny series.

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (2017–2018)

Jean Johnson's completed non-fiction series consists of five books published between 2017 and 2018, covering diverse topics from biography to historical accounts to practical guides. The titles in this seriesβ€”Hallelujah Anyway: The Life and Times of David Johnson, Grit and Gold: The Death Valley Jayhawkers of 1849, Standing on Our Own Feet: How to Encourage Indigenous Churches to Operate from a Place of Dignity and Sustainability in Global Mission Workbook, The Hilarious Giraffe, and We Are Not The Hero - The Participant's Guideβ€”should be read in publication order. Each book stands as an independent work within the collection, exploring different subjects through non-fiction storytelling and instructional content.

Start with Hallelujah Anyway: The Life and Times of David Johnson, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Hallelujah Anyway: The Life and Times of David Johnson

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Hallelujah Anyway: The Life and Times of David Johnson
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Grit and Gold: The Death Valley Jayhawkers of 1849
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Standing on Our Own Feet: How to Encourage Indigenous Churches to Operate from a Place of Dignity and Sustainability in Global Mission Workbook
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The Hilarious Giraffe
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We Are Not The Hero - The Participant's Guide

Shifting Plains Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2012)

The Shifting Plains series by Jean Johnson is a two-book fantasy romance sequence published between 2009 and 2012. Both installments should be read in publication order, beginning with Shifting Plains followed by The Shifter. The series is complete, containing no additional entries.

Start with Shifting Plains and read in order.

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

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Terrific Timothy Tree Climber

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2010–2010)

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Sons of Destiny Series

Complete

9 books (2007–2010)

Jean Johnson's Sons of Destiny is a nine-book fantasy romance series published between 2007 and 2010, now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Master and concluding with Finding Destiny. This series combines fantasy worldbuilding with romance and adventure across its full span.

Start with The Master, the first of 9 books in the Sons of Destiny series.

Theirs Not to Reason Why Series

Complete

5 books (2011–2014)

The Theirs Not to Reason Why series by Jean Johnson consists of five science fiction novels published between 2011 and 2014. This completed series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Soldier's Duty and continuing through An Officer's Duty, Hellfire, Damnation, and Hardship. The books blend military science fiction with romance and action-adventure elements across their interconnected narrative.

Start with A Soldier's Duty, the first of 5 books in the Theirs Not to Reason Why series.

Start this series with A Soldier's Duty

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jean Johnson written?
Jean Johnson has written 43 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2019.
What is the first book in each Jean Johnson series?
Here are the first books in Jean Johnson's series: Anthologies: An Enchanted Season; First Salik War: The Terrans; Flame Seas: Birthright; Guardians of Destiny: The Grove; Non-Fiction: Hallelujah Anyway: The Life and Times of David Johnson.
What order should I read Jean Johnson's books?
We recommend reading Jean Johnson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Jean Johnson's series complete?
Jean Johnson has 10 completed series.

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