Michael A. Stackpole Reading Order
39 series · 676 books · Born 1957-11-27
Michael A. Stackpole is a prolific science fiction and fantasy author whose career spans nearly five decades and encompasses hundreds of works across multiple universes. Best known for his extensive contributions to the BattleTech and Star Wars franchises, he brings a designer's precision to intricate world-building and military science fiction narratives. With a background in tabletop game design and a history degree, Stackpole has established himself as a cornerstone voice in speculative fiction, crafting interconnected series that appeal to both devoted fans and newcomers to the genre.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing24 books (1982–2026)
Start with Grimtooth's Traps Too, the first of 22 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Grimtooth's Traps Too
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BattleTech Legends Series
Likely Complete74 books (1988–2021)
Start with Warrior: En Garde, the first of 74 books in the BattleTech Legends series.
Start this series with Warrior: En Garde
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BattleTech Universe Series
Ongoing71 books (1986–2026)
Start with Decision at Thunder Rift(By: William H. Keith Jr.), the first of 50 books in the BattleTech Universe series.
Start this series with Decision at Thunder Rift(By: William H. Keith Jr.)
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Battletech 20: Blood of Kerensky Series
Complete3 books (1989–1991)
Start with Lethal Heritage and read in order.
Start this series with Lethal Heritage
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Battletech Scenario Pack Series
Complete13 books (1985–2012)
Start with Tales Of The Black Widow Company(By: Jordan K. Weisman), the first of 13 books in the Battletech Scenario Pack series.
Start this series with Tales Of The Black Widow Company(By: Jordan K. Weisman)
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Battletech: Kell Hounds Ascendant Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2019–2019)
Start with A Clever Bit of Fiction and read in order.
Start this series with A Clever Bit of Fiction
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Complete3 books (1988–1989)
Start with En Garde and read in order.
Start this series with En Garde
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Citybook Series
Complete5 books (1982–1992)
Start with Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker(By: Larry DiTillio), the first of 5 books in the Citybook series.
Start this series with Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker(By: Larry DiTillio)
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Collections Series
Complete5 books (2005–2013)
Start with Perchance to Dream and Other Stories, the first of 5 books in the Collections series.
Start this series with Perchance to Dream and Other Stories
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Crimson Skies Series
Complete3 books (2000–2003)
Start with Pirate's Gold(By: Stephen Kenson) and read in order.
Start this series with Pirate's Gold(By: Stephen Kenson)
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Crown Colonies Series
Complete2 books (2010–2011)
Start with At the Queen's Command and read in order.
Start this series with At the Queen's Command
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Dark Conspiracy Series
Complete3 books (1991–1992)
Start with Evil Ascending and read in order.
Start this series with Evil Ascending
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Death Kangaroo Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Start with BattleTech: A Night in the Woods: and read in order.
Start this series with BattleTech: A Night in the Woods:
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Complete4 books (2000–2003)
Start with The Dark Glory War, the first of 4 books in the DragonCrown War Cycle series.
Start this series with The Dark Glory War
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Flying Buffalo Tunnels and Trolls Solitaire Adventures Series
Complete2 books (1978–1980)
Start with City of Terrors and read in order.
Start this series with City of Terrors
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Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales Series
Ongoing73 books (1999–2026)
Start with The Glass Prison(By: Monte Cook), the first of 72 books in the Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales series.
Start this series with The Glass Prison(By: Monte Cook)
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Gears of War Series
Likely Complete8 books (2008–2021)
Start with Aspho Fields(By: Karen Traviss), the first of 8 books in the Gears of War series.
Start this series with Aspho Fields(By: Karen Traviss)
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Graphic Novels Series
Complete2 books (1999–2000)
Start with Star Wars: Mara Jade - By the Emperor's Hand and read in order.
Start this series with Star Wars: Mara Jade - By the Emperor's Hand
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Homeland Security Services Series
Complete2 books (2014–2016)
Start with Perfectly Invisible and read in order.
Start this series with Perfectly Invisible
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In Hero Years Series
Complete9 books (2020–2020)
Start with Capital City Crime: Cold Comfort, the first of 9 books in the In Hero Years series.
Start this series with Capital City Crime: Cold Comfort
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Series
Ongoing41 books (1985–2025)
Start with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1, the first of 41 books in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future series.
Start this series with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1
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Merlin Bloodstone Mystery Series
Complete3 books (2008–2012)
Start with Brewed Fortune and read in order.
Start this series with Brewed Fortune
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Mutant Chronicles Series
Complete3 books (1993–1994)
Start with In Lunacy(By: William Wu) and read in order.
Start this series with In Lunacy(By: William Wu)
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1983–2009)
Start with Stormhaven, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Stormhaven
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Realms of Chaos Series
Complete2 books (1997–1998)
Start with A Hero Born and read in order.
Start this series with A Hero Born
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Shadowrun Legends Series
Ongoing76 books (1990–2024)
Start with Never Deal with a Dragon(By: Robert N. Charrette), the first of 76 books in the Shadowrun Legends series.
Start this series with Never Deal with a Dragon(By: Robert N. Charrette)
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete5 books (2008–2009)
Start with The Silver Knife, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with The Silver Knife
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Likely Complete8 books (1983–2022)
Start with The Adventure of the Jade Jaguar, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Adventure of the Jade Jaguar
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Star Wars Legends Series
Complete66 books (1978–2013)
Start with Splinter of the Mind's Eye(By: Alan Dean Foster), the first of 65 books in the Star Wars Legends series.
Start this series with Splinter of the Mind's Eye(By: Alan Dean Foster)
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Star Wars Legends Epic Collection Series
Ongoing57 books (2015–2024)
Start with Infinities(By: Chris Warner,Davide Fabbri,J.W. Rinzler,Adam Gallardo), the first of 57 books in the Star Wars Legends Epic Collection series.
Start this series with Infinities(By: Chris Warner,Davide Fabbri,J.W. Rinzler,Adam Gallardo)
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Star Wars: Legends: Tales from… Series
Complete5 books (1995–1999)
Start with Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina(By: Kevin J. Anderson,Kathy Tyers), the first of 5 books in the Star Wars: Legends: Tales from… series.
Start this series with Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina(By: Kevin J. Anderson,Kathy Tyers)
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Star Wars: The New Jedi Order Series
Complete26 books (1999–2006)
Start with Dark Tide, Book I: Onslaught, the first of 26 books in the Star Wars: The New Jedi Order series.
Start this series with Dark Tide, Book I: Onslaught
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Star Wars: X-Wing Series
Complete13 books (1996–2012)
Start with Rogue Squadron, the first of 13 books in the Star Wars: X-Wing series.
Start this series with Rogue Squadron
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The Age of Discovery Series
Complete3 books (2005–2007)
Start with A Secret Atlas and read in order.
Start this series with A Secret Atlas
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The Crown Ascendancy Series
Ongoing4 books (2025–2025)
Start with Apparent Catastrophe, the first of 4 books in the The Crown Ascendancy series.
Start this series with Apparent Catastrophe
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Ongoing7 books (2023–2025)
Start with Conan: Black Starlight(By: John C. Hocking), the first of 7 books in the The Heroic Legends series.
Start this series with Conan: Black Starlight(By: John C. Hocking)
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Trick Molloy Series
Complete5 books (2009–2009)
Start with 'Til Death, the first of 5 books in the Trick Molloy series.
Start this series with 'Til Death
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Likely Complete29 books (2001–2023)
Start with Day of the Dragon(By: Richard A. Knaak), the first of 28 books in the World of Warcraft series.
Start this series with Day of the Dragon(By: Richard A. Knaak)
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X-Wing Rogue Squadron Series
Complete8 books (1997–2000)
Start with The Phantom Affair, the first of 8 books in the X-Wing Rogue Squadron series.
Start this series with The Phantom Affair
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Michael A. Stackpole written?
- Michael A. Stackpole has written 676 books across 39 series. Their published works span from 1978 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Michael A. Stackpole series?
- Here are the first books in Michael A. Stackpole's series: Anthologies: Grimtooth's Traps Too; BattleTech Legends: Warrior: En Garde; BattleTech Universe: Decision at Thunder Rift(By: William H. Keith Jr.); Battletech 20: Blood of Kerensky: Lethal Heritage; Battletech Scenario Pack: Tales Of The Black Widow Company(By: Jordan K. Weisman).
- What order should I read Michael A. Stackpole's books?
- We recommend reading Michael A. Stackpole's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Michael A. Stackpole still writing new books?
- Yes, Michael A. Stackpole has 9 ongoing series: Anthologies, BattleTech Universe, Death Kangaroo, Forgotten Realms: Pathfinder Tales, L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future and 4 more.