Mike Shepherd Reading Order
9 series · 49 books
Mike Shepherd, the writing alias of Mike Moscoe, is a prolific American science fiction author known for his engaging narratives and vibrant world-building. With a remarkable 49 books spanning nine series, his most notable works include the Kris Longknife series and its companion collections. Active from 2004 to 2022, Shepherd has crafted immersive tales that captivate readers of the genre.
Kris Longknife Series
Likely Complete32 books (2004–2021)
Start with Deserter, the first of 32 books in the Kris Longknife series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Deserter 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Mutineer 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Defiant 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Resolute 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Audacious 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Intrepid 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Undaunted 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Redoubtable 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Daring 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Training Daze 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Furious 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Welcome Home / Go Away 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Defender 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Kris Longknife's Bloodhound 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Kris Longknife's Assassin 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Tenacious 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Unrelenting 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Bold 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Ruth Longknife's First Christmas 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Admiral 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Among the Kicking Birds 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Emissary 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Kris Longknife Emissary 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Kris Longknife's Bad Day 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Kris Longknife's Maid Goes on Strike 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Kris Longknife's Relief 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Kris Longknife's Replacement 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Commanding 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Kris Longknife's Successor 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Indomitable 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  Stalwart 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Boot Recruit 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Kris Longknife Collections Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Kris Longknife's Maid Goes on Strike and Other Short Stories 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Longknifes Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Longknifes Defend the Legation 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2020–2020)
Start with The World Makers: Who Gets To The Top And Why and read in order.
Rita Longknife: Iteeche War Series
Complete2 books (2017–2017)
Start with Enemy Unknown and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The South Shall Rise Again 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (2011–2012)
Start with A Day's Work on the Moon and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Slains Castle's Secret History(With: Dacre Stoker) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Vicky Peterwald Series
Complete6 books (2014–2019)
Start with Kris Longknife's Assassin, the first of 6 books in the Vicky Peterwald series.
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.