Richard Phillips Reading Order
4 series · 16 books
Richard Phillips is a science fiction author known for crafting interconnected series that explore complex technological and metaphysical themes. His work spans multiple universes, including the Endarian Prophecy and the expansive Rho Agenda multiverse, which encompasses the original Rho Agenda series along with the Assimilation and Inception subseries. Since 2006, Phillips has published sixteen books that blend hard science fiction concepts with philosophical inquiry, establishing himself as a prolific voice in speculative fiction.
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Endarian Prophecy Series
Complete6 books (2017–2020)
The Endarian Prophecy is a six-book science fiction series by Richard Phillips published between 2017 and 2020. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Mark of Fire and continuing through Curse of the Chosen, Prophecy's Daughter, The Shattered Trident, Prophecy's End, and concluding with The Time Seer.
Start with Mark of Fire, the first of 6 books in the Endarian Prophecy series.
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Rho Agenda Series
Ongoing4 books (2006–2025)
Richard Phillips's Rho Agenda science fiction series comprises four novels published between 2006 and 2025, with the sequence still ongoing. Read the books in publication order beginning with The Second Ship, followed by Immune, Wormhole, and The Ripper's Son to experience the complete narrative arc as intended by the author.
Start with The Second Ship, the first of 4 books in the Rho Agenda series.
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Rho Agenda: Assimilation Series
Complete3 books (2016–2017)
The Rho Agenda: Assimilation trilogy by Richard Phillips consists of three science fiction novels published between 2016 and 2017. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Altreian Enigma, followed by The Kasari Nexus, and concluding with The Meridian Ascent.
Start with The Altreian Enigma and read in order.
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Rho Agenda: Inception Series
Complete3 books (2014–2015)
The Rho Agenda: Inception trilogy by Richard Phillips is a complete science fiction series consisting of three books published between 2014 and 2015. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Once Dead, followed by Dead Shift, and concluding with Dead Wrong. This trilogy forms a self-contained narrative arc within the author's broader science fiction catalog.
Start with Once Dead and read in order.
Start this series with Once Dead
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Richard Phillips written?
- Richard Phillips has written 16 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Richard Phillips series?
- Here are the first books in Richard Phillips's series: Endarian Prophecy: Mark of Fire; Rho Agenda: The Second Ship; Rho Agenda: Assimilation: The Altreian Enigma; Rho Agenda: Inception: Once Dead.
- What order should I read Richard Phillips's books?
- We recommend reading Richard Phillips's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Richard Phillips still writing new books?
- Yes, Richard Phillips has 1 ongoing series: Rho Agenda.