John G. Hemry Reading Order

7 books (2007–2019)

John G. Hemry's Anthologies series spans six books published between 2007 and 2019, offering a diverse collection across fantasy, science fiction, western, and action genres. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Breach the Hull. This anthology series showcases Hemry's range as a writer across multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Start with Breach the Hull, the first of 6 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	Galactic Empires 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Infinite Stars 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Unidentified Funny Objects 6 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Infinite Stars 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2013–2021)

The Defending the Future series by John G. Hemry consists of five books published between 2013 and 2021, with the most recent release in 2021 suggesting the series is likely complete. Readers should follow the publication order, beginning with Dogs of War and continuing through Man and Machine, The Best of Defending the Future, In Harm's Way, and Best Laid Plans. The series blends science fiction and action-adventure elements across its five installments.

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

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1	Dogs of War 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Man and Machine 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Best of Defending the Future 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	In Harm's Way 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Best Laid Plans 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2020–2020)

The Empress of the Endless Sea trilogy by John G. Hemry comprises three fantasy-adventure novels published in 2020. The complete 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. This action-driven fantasy series follows a interconnected narrative across its three installments.

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)

The Ethan Stark series consists of three completed science fiction novels published between 2000 and 2002. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Stark's War, followed by Stark's Command, and concluding with Stark's Crusade. The trilogy tells the interconnected story of its protagonist across three installments that build upon one another.

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

2 books (2013–2018)

Jack Campbell short fiction consists of two complete works published between 2013 and 2018. These standalone stories should be read in publication order, beginning with The Last Full Measure followed by The Sluagh. Both works represent the author's ventures into shorter form fiction within his broader range of science fiction, fantasy, and action-oriented storytelling.

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

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1	The Last Full Measure(As:Jack Campbell) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Sluagh(As:Jack Campbell) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2013–2013)

John G. Hemry's Jack Campbell Short Story Collections comprise three complete volumes published in 2013, spanning fantasy, science fiction, westerns, and action-adventure stories. Read the series in publication order beginning with Ad Astra, followed by Borrowed Time and Swords and Saddles to experience the full range of Campbell's diverse short fiction.

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)

The Lost Fleet is a complete science fiction series by John G. Hemry consisting of six books published between 2006 and 2010. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Dauntless and concluding with Victorious. This action-driven series follows a military protagonist navigating complex interstellar conflicts and strategic challenges across its full arc.

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)

The Paul Sinclair series by John G. Hemry consists of four science fiction novels published between 2003 and 2005. All books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Just Determination and continuing through Burden of Proof, Against All Enemies, and Rule of Evidence. The series is complete.

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

3 books (2013–2013)

John G. Hemry's three-book short story collection series spans fantasy, science fiction, and western genres with stories published under his Jack Campbell pseudonym. The complete series consists of Ad Astra, Borrowed Time, and Swords and Saddles, all released in 2013. These standalone stories should be read in publication order to experience the full collection.

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

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1	Ad Astra(As: Jack Campbell) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Borrowed Time(As: Jack Campbell) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Swords and Saddles(As: Jack Campbell) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2016–2016)

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1	The Sister Paradox(As:Jack Campbell) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2024–2025)

The Doomed Earth is an ongoing science fiction and fantasy series by John G. Hemry consisting of two books published in 2024 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with In Our Stars followed by Destiny's Way. More installments are planned for this action-driven 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 John G. Hemry, published between 2017 and 2019. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Vanguard, followed by Ascendant, and concluding with Triumphant. This action-driven series combines science fiction elements to deliver a self-contained narrative arc across its three installments.

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 John G. Hemry, 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 action-driven series is best experienced sequentially to fully appreciate its narrative arc.

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 John G. Hemry, published between 2011 and 2015. The complete series consists of Dreadnaught, Invincible, Guardian, Steadfast, and Leviathan, and should be read in publication order. This action-driven military science fiction series concluded with its fifth installment in 2015.

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 three-book science fiction series by John G. Hemry, writing as Jack Campbell, released between 2021 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Boundless, followed by Resolute and Implacable. These action-driven entries follow a continuous narrative across their span.

Start with Boundless and read in order.

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1	Boundless 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Resolute 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Implacable(As:Jack Campbell) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2012–2016)

The Lost Stars is a completed science fiction series by John G. Hemry comprising four books published between 2012 and 2016. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Tarnished Knight and continuing through Perilous Shield, Imperfect Sword, and concluding with Shattered Spear. This action-driven science fiction saga offers a complete story arc across its four installments.

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 John G. Hemry published between 2014 and 2016. The complete saga should be read in publication order, beginning with The Dragons of Dorcastle and concluding with The Wrath of the Great Guilds. Each installment builds upon the previous, making sequential reading essential to following the narrative arc.

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 science fiction, fantasy, horror, and related genres. Beginning with the first volume in 2012, the series has expanded to thirteen books through 2026, with each year bringing new installments that showcase comedic takes on fantastical themes. Readers should follow the series in publication order to experience how the collection has evolved over time. This anthology series edited by John G. Hemry features diverse contributors working across multiple genre traditions with a focus on laugh-out-loud storytelling.

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