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Mike Shepherd Reading Order

9 series · 49 books

Non-FictionScience Fiction

Mike Shepherd is an American science fiction author known for sprawling space opera adventures that blend military action with character-driven storytelling. His Kris Longknife series follows a rebellious naval officer navigating political intrigue and combat across galactic frontiers, establishing him as a prolific writer with multiple interconnected series within the same universe. Drawing on a background shaped by military life, Shepherd crafts technically detailed narratives that appeal to readers who enjoy hard science fiction with strong female protagonists and complex institutional dynamics.

Kris Longknife Series

Likely Complete

32 books (2004–2021)

Start with Deserter, the first of 32 books in the Kris Longknife series.

Start this series with Deserter

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#Title
1
Cover of Deserter
2
3
4
Cover of Resolute
5
Cover of Audacious
6
Cover of Intrepid
7
8
Cover of Redoubtable
9
Cover of Daring
10
Training Daze
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Furious
12
Welcome Home / Go Away
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of Defender
14
Kris Longknife's Bloodhound
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Kris Longknife's Assassin
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Cover of Tenacious
17
Cover of Unrelenting
18
Cover of Bold
19
Ruth Longknife's First Christmas
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Cover of Admiral
21
Among the Kicking Birds
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
Cover of Emissary
23
Cover of Kris Longknife Emissary
Kris Longknife Emissary
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
Kris Longknife's Bad Day
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
Kris Longknife's Maid Goes on Strike
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26
Cover of Kris Longknife's Relief
Kris Longknife's Relief
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27
Cover of Kris Longknife's Replacement
Kris Longknife's Replacement
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28
29
Cover of Kris Longknife's Successor
Kris Longknife's Successor
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30
Cover of Indomitable
31
Cover of Stalwart
32
Boot Recruit
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Kris Longknife Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
Cover of Kris Longknife's Maid Goes on Strike and Other Short Stories
Kris Longknife's Maid Goes on Strike and Other Short Stories
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Longknifes Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

#Title
1
Longknifes Defend the Legation
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2020–2020)

Start with The World Makers: Who Gets To The Top And Why and read in order.

Start this series with The World Makers: Who Gets To The Top And Why

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#Title
1
The World Makers: Who Gets To The Top And Why
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Writing with Mike Shepherd: Author Commentary on the Kris Longknife Series & Other Writings
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Rita Longknife: Iteeche War Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2017)

Start with Enemy Unknown and read in order.

Start this series with Enemy Unknown

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#Title
1
Cover of Enemy Unknown
Enemy Unknown
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Enemy in Sight
Enemy in Sight
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

#Title
1
The South Shall Rise Again
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2012)

Start with A Day's Work on the Moon and read in order.

Start this series with A Day's Work on the Moon

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#Title
1
A Day's Work on the Moon
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Job Interview
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Strange Redemption of Sister Mary Ann
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

#Title
1
Slains Castle's Secret History(With: Dacre Stoker)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Vicky Peterwald Series

Complete

6 books (2014–2019)

Start with Kris Longknife's Assassin, the first of 6 books in the Vicky Peterwald series.

Start this series with Kris Longknife's Assassin

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#Title
1
Kris Longknife's Assassin
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Target
3
Cover of Survivor
4
Cover of Rebel
5
Cover of Dominator
6
Cover of Implacable

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mike Shepherd written?
Mike Shepherd has written 49 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Mike Shepherd series?
Here are the first books in Mike Shepherd's series: Kris Longknife: Deserter; Non-Fiction: The World Makers: Who Gets To The Top And Why; Rita Longknife: Iteeche War: Enemy Unknown; Short Story Collections: A Day's Work on the Moon; Vicky Peterwald: Kris Longknife's Assassin.
What order should I read Mike Shepherd's books?
We recommend reading Mike Shepherd's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Mike Shepherd's series complete?
Mike Shepherd has 8 completed series.

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