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Mike Shepherd Reading Order

9 series Β· 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 Complete

32 books (2004–2021)

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

#Title
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Redoubtable
9
10
Training Daze
11
12
Welcome Home / Go Away
13
14
Kris Longknife's Bloodhound
15
Kris Longknife's Assassin
16
17
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Unrelenting
18
19
Ruth Longknife's First Christmas
20
21
Among the Kicking Birds
22
23
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Kris Longknife Emissary
24
Kris Longknife's Bad Day
25
Kris Longknife's Maid Goes on Strike
26
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Kris Longknife's Relief
27
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Kris Longknife's Replacement
28
Commanding
29
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Kris Longknife's Successor
30
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Indomitable
31
32
Boot Recruit

Kris Longknife Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
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Kris Longknife's Maid Goes on Strike and Other Short Stories

Longknifes Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

#Title
1
Longknifes Defend the Legation

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2020–2020)

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

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

Rita Longknife: Iteeche War Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2017)

Start with Enemy Unknown and read in order.

#Title
1
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Enemy Unknown
2
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Enemy in Sight

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

#Title
1
The South Shall Rise Again

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2012)

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

#Title
1
A Day's Work on the Moon
2
The Job Interview
3
The Strange Redemption of Sister Mary Ann

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

#Title
1
Slains Castle's Secret History(With: Dacre Stoker)

Vicky Peterwald Series

Complete

6 books (2014–2019)

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

#Title
1
Kris Longknife's Assassin
2
3
4
5
6
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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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