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John G. Hemry Reading Order

19 series Β· 76 books

John G. Hemry is an American author renowned for his military science fiction, drawing inspiration from his background as a retired U.S. Navy officer. With an impressive catalog of 76 books spanning 19 series, his notable works include Empress of the Endless Sea, Ethan Stark, The Genesis Fleet, The Legacy of Dragons, and Lost Fleet. Active from 2000 to 2026, Hemry has made a significant impact on the genre with his captivating narratives and authentic insights.

Anthologies Series

Complete

6 books (2007–2019)

Start with Breach the Hull, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Breach the Hull
Breach the Hull
2
Cover of By Other Means
By Other Means
3
Galactic Empires
4
Cover of Infinite Stars
Infinite Stars
5
Unidentified Funny Objects 6
6
Infinite Stars

Defending the Future Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2013–2021)

Start with Dogs of War, the first of 5 books in the Defending the Future series.

#Title
1
Cover of Dogs of War
Dogs of War
2
Man and Machine
3
Cover of The Best of Defending the Future
The Best of Defending the Future
4
In Harm's Way
5
Cover of Best Laid Plans
Best Laid Plans

Empress of the Endless Sea Series

Complete

3 books (2020–2020)

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

#Title
1
Cover of Explorer of the Endless Sea
Explorer of the Endless Sea
2
Cover of Fate of the Free Lands
Fate of the Free Lands
3
Cover of Pirate of the Prophecy
Pirate of the Prophecy

Ethan Stark Series

Complete

3 books (2000–2002)

Start with Stark's War and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Stark's War
Stark's War
2
Cover of Stark's Command
Stark's Command
3
Cover of Stark's Crusade
Stark's Crusade

Jack Campbell Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2018)

Start with The Last Full Measure(As:Jack Campbell) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Last Full Measure(As:Jack Campbell)
The Last Full Measure(As:Jack Campbell)
2
Cover of The Sluagh(As:Jack Campbell)
The Sluagh(As:Jack Campbell)

Jack Campbell Short Story Collections Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2013)

Start with Ad Astra and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Borrowed Time
Borrowed Time
3
Cover of Swords and Saddles
Swords and Saddles

Lost Fleet Series

Complete

6 books (2006–2010)

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

#Title
1
2
Cover of Courageous
Courageous
3
4
5
Cover of Relentless
Relentless
6
Cover of Victorious
Victorious

Paul Sinclair Series

Complete

4 books (2003–2005)

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

#Title
1
Cover of A Just Determination
A Just Determination
2
Cover of Burden of Proof
Burden of Proof
3
Cover of Against All Enemies
Against All Enemies
4
Cover of Rule of Evidence
Rule of Evidence

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2013)

Start with Ad Astra(As: Jack Campbell) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Ad Astra(As: Jack Campbell)
Ad Astra(As: Jack Campbell)
2
Cover of Borrowed Time(As: Jack Campbell)
Borrowed Time(As: Jack Campbell)
3
Cover of Swords and Saddles(As: Jack Campbell)
Swords and Saddles(As: Jack Campbell)

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

#Title
1
Cover of The Sister Paradox(As:Jack Campbell)
The Sister Paradox(As:Jack Campbell)

The Doomed Earth Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

Start with In Our Stars and read in order.

#Title
1
In Our Stars
2
Destiny's Way

The Genesis Fleet Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with Vanguard and read in order.

#Title
1
2
3
Cover of Triumphant
Triumphant

The Legacy of Dragons Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2018)

Start with Blood of Dragons and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Blood of Dragons
Blood of Dragons
2
Daughter of Dragons
3
Cover of Destiny of Dragons
Destiny of Dragons

The Lost Fleet Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

#Title
1
Rendezvous with Corsair

The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier Series

Complete

5 books (2011–2015)

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

#Title
1
Cover of Dreadnaught
Dreadnaught
2
Cover of Invincible
Invincible
3
4
5

The Lost Fleet: Outlands Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2021–2023)

Start with Boundless and read in order.

#Title
1
2
3
Implacable(As:Jack Campbell)

The Lost Stars Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2016)

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

#Title
1
Cover of Tarnished Knight
Tarnished Knight
2
Cover of Perilous Shield
Perilous Shield
3
Cover of Imperfect Sword
Imperfect Sword
4
Cover of Shattered Spear
Shattered Spear

The Pillars of Reality Series

Complete

6 books (2014–2016)

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

#Title
1
The Dragons of Dorcastle
2
Cover of The Assassins of Altis
The Assassins of Altis
3
Cover of The Hidden Masters of Marandur
The Hidden Masters of Marandur
4
Cover of The Pirates of Pacta Servanda
The Pirates of Pacta Servanda
5
Cover of The Servants of the Storm
The Servants of the Storm
6
Cover of The Wrath of the Great Guilds
The Wrath of the Great Guilds

Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Series

Ongoing

13 books (2012–2026)

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

#Title
1
Unidentified Funny Objects
2
Unidentified Funny Objects 2
3
Unidentified Funny Objects 3
4
Funny Science Fiction
5
Unidentified Funny Objects 4
6
Cover of Funny Fantasy
Funny Fantasy
7
Unidentified Funny Objects 5
8
Funny Horror
9
Unidentified Funny Objects 6
10
Unidentified Funny Objects 7
11
Unidentified Funny Objects 8
12
Unidentified Funny Objects 9
13
Unidentified Funny Objects 10

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has John G. Hemry written?
John G. Hemry has written 76 books across 19 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
What is the first book in each John G. Hemry series?
Here are the first books in John G. Hemry's series: Anthologies: Breach the Hull; Defending the Future: Dogs of War; Empress of the Endless Sea: Explorer of the Endless Sea; Ethan Stark: Stark's War; Jack Campbell Short Stories/Novellas: The Last Full Measure(As:Jack Campbell).
What order should I read John G. Hemry's books?
We recommend reading John G. Hemry's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is John G. Hemry still writing new books?
Yes, John G. Hemry has 2 ongoing series: The Doomed Earth, Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology.

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