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David Sherman Books in Order
David Sherman is a prolific science fiction and military novelist known for his gripping stories. He draws on his background as a former Marine to infuse his writing with authenticity and depth. Sherman's novels often explore the complexities of war and its impact on individuals and society. He has written numerous bestselling books, including the popular Starfist series, which has captivated readers worldwide with its blend of action, adventure, and science fiction elements. With his unique blend of military expertise and imaginative storytelling, Sherman has established himself as a leading voice in the science fiction and military fiction genres.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of David Sherman's book series? David Sherman has written 9 book series. The most notable is the Defending the Future series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by David Sherman
- #1
Dogs of War(2013) - #2
The Best of Defending the Future (By: Jack McDevitt,Charles E. Gannon,Danielle Ackley-McPhail,Mike McPhail)(2016) - #3
In Harm's Way (By: Mike McPhail)(2019) - #4
Best Laid Plans(2021) - #5
So It Begins(2009) - #6
In All Their Glory(2010) - #7
By Other Means(2011) - #8
Oh Sandy(2013)
- #1
Onslaught(2002) - #2
Rally Point(2003) - #3
Gulf Run(2003) - #4
Get Her Back!(2010) - #5
The Last Campaigns(2021)
- #1
Knives in the Night(1987) - #2
Main Force Assult(1987) - #3
Out Of The Fire(1987) - #4
A Rock and a Hard Place(1988) - #5
A Nghu Night Falls / Nghu Day Dawns(1988) - #6
Charlie Don't Live Here Anymore(1989)
- #1
There I Was(1989) - #2
The Squad(1990) - #3
The Junkyard Dogs(2008) - #4
The Hunt(2008) - #5
Dead Man's Chest(2013) - #6
Sherman's Shorts; The Beginnings(2013)
- #1
First to Fight(1997) - #2
School of Fire(1998) - #3
Steel Gauntlet(1998) - #4
Blood Contact(1999) - #5
Technokill(2000) - #6
Hangfire(2001) - #7
Kingdom's Swords(2002) - #8
Kingdom's Fury(2003) - #9
Lazarus Rising(2003) - #10
A World of Hurt(2004) - #11
Flashfire(2006) - #12
Firestorm(2007) - #13
Wings of Hell(2008) - #14
Double Jeopardy(2009)
- #1
Backshot(2005) - #2
Pointblank(2006) - #3
Recoil(2008)
- #1
Shatterpoint (By: Matthew Woodring Stover)(2003) - #2
The Cestus Deception (By: Steven Barnes)(2004) - #3
Jedi Trial (With: Dan Cragg)(2004)
- #1
Splinter of the Mind's Eye (By: Alan Dean Foster)(1978) - #2
The Han Solo Adventures (By: Brian Daley)(1979) - #3
The Adventures of Lando Calrissian (By: L. Neil Smith)(1983) - #4
The Courtship of Princess Leia (By: Dave Wolverton)(1994) - #5
The Truce at Bakura (By: Kathy Tyers)(1994) - #6
The Crystal Star (By: Vonda N. McIntyre)(1994) - #7
Children of the Jedi (By: Barbara Hambly)(1995) - #8
We Don't Do Weddings (By: Kathy Tyers)(1995) - #9
Darksaber (By: Kevin J. Anderson)(1995) - #10
The New Rebellion (By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch)(1996) - #11
Planet of Twilight (By: Barbara Hambly)(1997) - #12
I, Jedi (By: Michael A. Stackpole)(1998) - #13
Star Wars Junior: Podrace! (By: Lara Bergen)(1999) - #14
Star Wars Junior: General Jar Jar (By: Lara Bergen)(1999) - #15
Star Wars Junior: Obi-Wan's Bongo Adventure (By: Gail Herman)(1999) - #16
Star Wars: Episode I - Dangers of the Core (By: Jim Thomas)(1999) - #17
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (By: John Whitman)(1999) - #18
Star Wars Junior: Save Naboo! (By: Gail Herman)(2000) - #19
Rogue Planet (By: Greg Bear)(2000) - #20
Star Wars Junior: Sith Attack (By: Lara Bergen)(2000) - #21
Star Wars Junior: Droid to the Rescue (By: Gail Herman)(2000) - #22
Star Wars: Episode I - Anakin's Pit Droid (By: Justine Korman Fontes)(2000) - #23
Cloak of Deception (By: James Luceno)(2000) - #24
Darth Maul Shadow Hunter (By: Michael Reaves)(2001) - #25
The Approaching Storm (By: Alan Dean Foster)(2002) - #26
A Forest Apart (By: Troy Denning)(2003) - #27
Tatooine Ghost (By: Troy Denning)(2003) - #28Shatterpoint (By: Matthew Woodring Stover)(2003)
- #29
The Ruins of Dantooine (By: Voronica Whitney-Robinson,W. Haden Blackman)(2003) - #30The Cestus Deception (By: Steven Barnes)(2004)
- #31
Survivor's Quest (By: Timothy Zahn)(2004) - #32
Fool's Bargain (By: Timothy Zahn)(2004) - #33Jedi Trial (With: Dan Cragg)(2004)
- #34
Yoda: Dark Rendezvous (By: Sean Stewart)(2004) - #35
Labyrinth of Evil (By: James Luceno)(2005) - #36
Star Wars: Labyrinth of Evil (By: James Luceno)(2005) - #37
Outbound Flight (By: Timothy Zahn)(2006) - #38
Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader (By: James Luceno)(2006) - #39
Allegiance (By: Timothy Zahn)(2007) - #40
Death Star (By: Steve Perry,Michael Reaves)(2007) - #41
Millennium Falcon (By: James Luceno)(2008) - #42
Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor (By: Matthew Woodring Stover)(2008) - #43
Death Troopers (By: Joe Schreiber)(2009) - #44
Crosscurrent (By: Paul S. Kemp)(2010) - #45
Red Harvest (By: Joe Schreiber)(2010) - #46
Choices of One (By: Timothy Zahn)(2011) - #47
Shadow Games (By: Michael Reaves,Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff)(2011) - #48
Riptide (By: Paul S. Kemp)(2011) - #49
Knight Errant (By: John Jackson Miller)(2011) - #50
Shadows of the Empire (By: Steve Perry)(2011) - #51Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (By: Steve Perry)(2011)
- #52
Lost Tribe of the Sith (By: John Jackson Miller)(2012) - #53
Winner Lose All (By: Timothy Zahn)(2012) - #54
Scourge (By: Jeff Grubb)(2012) - #55
Maul: Lockdown (By: Joe Schreiber)(2012) - #56
Darth Plagueis (By: James Luceno)(2012) - #57
Scoundrels (By: Timothy Zahn)(2013) - #58
Kenobi (By: John Jackson Miller)(2013) - #59
Crucible (By: Troy Denning)(2013) - #60
Into the Void: Dawn of the Jedi (By: Tim Lebbon)(2013)
- #1
Issue in Doubt(2013) - #2In All Directions(2014)
- #3
To Hell and Regroup(2020)
About David Sherman
David Sherman is a prolific science fiction and military novelist known for his gripping stories. He draws on his background as a former Marine to infuse his writing with authenticity and depth. Sherman's novels often explore the complexities of war and its impact on individuals and society. He has written numerous bestselling books, including the popular Starfist series, which has captivated readers worldwide with its blend of action, adventure, and science fiction elements. With his unique blend of military expertise and imaginative storytelling, Sherman has established himself as a leading voice in the science fiction and military fiction genres.
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