Marko Kloos Reading Order
9 series · 87 books
Marko Kloos is a prolific German author known for his engaging military science fiction and high fantasy narratives. With an impressive portfolio of 87 books spanning 9 series, including notable titles like Frontlines, Palladium Wars, and Wild Card, he has captivated readers since 1986. His storytelling prowess has made him a significant figure in the genre, with work that continues to resonate until 2026.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete3 books (2012–2023)
Start with Unidentified Funny Objects and read in order.
Frontlines Series
Ongoing11 books (2013–2025)
Start with Lucky Thirteen, the first of 11 books in the Frontlines series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lucky Thirteen 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Measures of Absolution 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Terms of Enlistment 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Lines of Departure 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Angles of Attack 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Chains of Command 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Fields of Fire 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Points of Impact 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Orders of Battle 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Centers of Gravity 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Echoes of Silence(With: Robin Kloos) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frontlines Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Frontlines: Requiem 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frontlines: Evolution Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2026)
Start with Scorpio and read in order.
Palladium Wars Series
Ongoing4 books (2019–2024)
Start with Aftershocks, the first of 4 books in the Palladium Wars series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | On the Use of Shape-Shifters in Warfare 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Series
Ongoing13 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 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Unidentified Funny Objects 2 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Unidentified Funny Objects 3 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Funny Science Fiction 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Unidentified Funny Objects 4 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Funny Fantasy 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Unidentified Funny Objects 5 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Funny Horror 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Unidentified Funny Objects 6 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Unidentified Funny Objects 7 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Unidentified Funny Objects 8 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Unidentified Funny Objects 9 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Unidentified Funny Objects 10 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Wild Card Series
Complete2 books (2019–2020)
Start with How to Move Spheres and Influence People and read in order.
Wild Cards Series
Ongoing49 books (1986–2025)
Start with Wild Cards(By: George R.R. Martin), the first of 49 books in the Wild Cards series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Wild Cards(By: George R.R. Martin) 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Aces High(By: Melinda M. Snodgrass) 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Jokers Wild(By: Melinda M. Snodgrass) 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Aces Abroad(By: Melinda M. Snodgrass) 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Down and Dirty(By: Melinda M. Snodgrass) 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Ace in the Hole(By: George R.R. Martin) 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Dead Man's Hand(By: George R.R. Martin) 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Jokertown Shuffle(By: Melinda M. Snodgrass) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  One-Eyed Jacks(By: Melinda M. Snodgrass) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Dealer's Choice(By: George R.R. Martin) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Double Solitaire(By: Melinda M. Snodgrass) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Turn of the Cards(By: George R.R. Martin,Victor Milán) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Deuces Down(By: Melinda M. Snodgrass) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Death Draws Five(By: George R.R. Martin,John J. Miller) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Busted Flush(By: George R.R. Martin,Melinda M. Snodgrass,Caroline Spector) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Inside Straight(By: Melinda M. Snodgrass) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Suicide Kings(By: Melinda M. Snodgrass) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Ghost Girl Takes Manhattan(By: Carrie Vaughn) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Fort Freak(By: George R.R. Martin,Melinda M. Snodgrass,David Anthony Durham) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | The Button Man and the Murder Tree(By: Cherie Priest) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | The Elephant in the Room(By: George R.R. Martin,Paul Cornell) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Lowball(By: George R.R. Martin,Melinda M. Snodgrass,David Anthony Durham) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza(By: Carrie Vaughn) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Prompt. Professional. Pop!(By: Walter Jon Williams) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Discards(By: David D. Levine) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | High Stakes(By: Melinda M. Snodgrass) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | The Thing about Growing Up in Jokertown(By: George R.R. Martin) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | The Atonement Tango(By: Stephen Leigh) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | When the Devil Drives(By: Melinda M. Snodgrass) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Evernight(By: Victor Milán) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Knaves Over Queens(By: George R.R. Martin) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | The Flight of Morpho Girl(By: George R.R. Martin,Caroline Spector) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | Long is the Way(By: George R.R. Martin) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | Naked, Stoned, and Stabbed(By: Bradley Denton) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | The City That Never Sleeps(By: Walton Simons) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  Wild Cards X: Double Solitaire(By: Melinda M. Snodgrass) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 | American Hero(By: George R.R. Martin) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 |  Three Kings(By: George R.R. Martin,Melinda M. Snodgrass) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 |  Joker Moon(By: George R.R. Martin) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 | Ripple Effects(By: Laura J. Mixon) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 | Skin Deep(By: Alan Brennert) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 42 |  Full House(By: George R.R. Martin) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 43 | Grow(By: Carrie Vaughn) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 44 | Hearts of Stone(By: Emma Newman) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 45 | Now & Then(By: Carrie Vaughn) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 46 |  Pairing Up(With: George R.R. Martin,Melinda M. Snodgrass,David Anthony Durham,Kevin Andrew Murphy,Gwenda Bond,Christopher Rowe,Bradley Denton,Peter Newman) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 47 | Sleeper Straddle(By: Carrie Vaughn,Stephen Leigh,Mary Anne Mohanraj,Cherie Priest,Walter Jon Williams,Christopher Rowe,Max Gladstone) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 48 | Ante Up(By: John Jos. Miller) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 49 |  House Rulesin Stories(By: George R.R. Martin) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Marko Kloos written?
- Marko Kloos has written 87 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1986 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Marko Kloos series?
- Here are the first books in Marko Kloos's series: Anthologies: Unidentified Funny Objects; Frontlines: Lucky Thirteen; Frontlines: Evolution: Scorpio; Palladium Wars: Aftershocks; Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology: Unidentified Funny Objects.
- What order should I read Marko Kloos's books?
- We recommend reading Marko Kloos's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Marko Kloos still writing new books?
- Yes, Marko Kloos has 5 ongoing series: Frontlines, Frontlines: Evolution, Palladium Wars, Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology, Wild Cards.