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Jessie Kwak Reading Order

8 series · 29 books

Non-FictionScience Fiction

Jessie Kwak is a prolific author known for her engaging science fiction works, as well as insightful non-fiction. With a remarkable portfolio featuring 29 books across eight series, including the popular Bulari Saga and Durga System, she has captivated readers since 2013. A resident of Portland, Oregon, Jessie enjoys a variety of hobbies, including sewing and mountain biking, when she's not crafting her next story.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

4 books (2013–2024)

Start with Fish, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Fish
2013Buy 🇺🇸
2
Four Windows: Seattle
2014Buy 🇺🇸
3
Blood On The Cobbles
2020Buy 🇺🇸
4
Crooked V.3
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Crooked Series

Ongoing

3 books (2021–2024)

Start with Crooked V.1 and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Crooked V.1
Crooked V.1
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
Crooked V.2
2024Buy 🇺🇸
3
Crooked V.3
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Durga System Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2019)

Start with Starfall and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Starfall
Starfall
2016Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Negative Return
Negative Return
2017Buy 🇺🇸
3
Deviant Flux
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Nanshe Chronicles Series

Ongoing

6 books (2022–2025)

Start with Artemis City Shuffle, the first of 6 books in the Nanshe Chronicles series.

#Title
1
Artemis City Shuffle
2022Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Blood River Blues
Blood River Blues
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Cursed Saint Caper
Cursed Saint Caper
2022Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Ghost Pirate Gambit
Ghost Pirate Gambit
2022Buy 🇺🇸
5
Star Train Tango
2023Buy 🇺🇸
6
Rogue Wind Rumble
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2017–2022)

Start with Business as Usual: Corporate Notes from the Zombie Apocalypse, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Business as Usual: Corporate Notes from the Zombie Apocalypse
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
Get More Leads
2018Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of From Chaos to Creativity
From Chaos to Creativity
2019Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of From Big Idea to Book
From Big Idea to Book
2022Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

#Title
1
Cover of From Earth and Bone
From Earth and Bone
2015Buy 🇺🇸

The Bulari Saga Series

Complete

5 books (2019–2020)

Start with Crossfire, the first of 5 books in the The Bulari Saga series.

#Title
1
Crossfire
2019Buy 🇺🇸
2
Double Edged
2019Buy 🇺🇸
3
Pressure Point
2019Buy 🇺🇸
4
Heat Death
2020Buy 🇺🇸
5
Kill Shot
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Underland Arcana Decks Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2021–2023)

Start with Underland Arcana Deck One and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Underland Arcana Deck One
Underland Arcana Deck One
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Underland Arcana Deck Two
Underland Arcana Deck Two
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Underland Arcana Deck Three
Underland Arcana Deck Three
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jessie Kwak written?
Jessie Kwak has written 29 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Jessie Kwak series?
Here are the first books in Jessie Kwak's series: Anthologies: Fish; Crooked: Crooked V.1; Durga System: Starfall; Nanshe Chronicles: Artemis City Shuffle; Non-Fiction: Business as Usual: Corporate Notes from the Zombie Apocalypse.
What order should I read Jessie Kwak's books?
We recommend reading Jessie Kwak's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jessie Kwak still writing new books?
Yes, Jessie Kwak has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Crooked, Nanshe Chronicles.

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