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Karen Traviss Books in Order
Karen Traviss is a #1 New York Times best-selling novelist, scriptwriter, and comics author who has garnered critical acclaim for her award-nominated Wess'har series. Her work on major franchises such as Halo, Gears of War, Batman, and G.I. Joe has earned her a diverse and enthusiastic fan base. Renowned for her military science fiction, Traviss has also successfully transitioned to the real-world setting with her techno-thriller series RINGER, which includes GOING GREY and BLACK RUN. A former defence correspondent and TV and newspaper journalist, she currently resides in Wiltshire, England, where she is actively working on SACRIFICIAL RED, the third installment in the RINGER series, as well as sequels to THE BEST OF US in the NOMAD series, a collaboration with Galaxy's Edge.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Karen Traviss's book series? Karen Traviss has written 11 book series. The most notable is the Galaxy's Edge: Nomad series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Karen Traviss
- #1
The Best of Us(2019) - #2
Mother Death(2021) - #3
Here We Stand(2023)
- #1
Aspho Fields(2008) - #2
Jacinto's Remnant(2009) - #3
Anvil Gate(2010) - #4
Coalition's End(2011) - #5
The Slab(2012) - #6
Ascendance (By: Jason M. Hough)(2019) - #7
Bloodlines (By: Jason M. Hough)(2020) - #8
Ephyra Rising (By: Michael A. Stackpole)(2021)
- #1
The Fall of G.I. JOE Volume 1(2015) - #2
The Fall of G.I. JOE Volume 2(2015) - #3
G.I. JOE: The Fall of G.I. JOE(2018)
- #1
The Fall of Reach (By: Eric Nylund)(2001) - #2
First Strike (By: Eric Nylund)(2003) - #3
The Thursday War(2012) - #4
Broken Circle (By: John Shirley)(2014) - #5
Hunters in the Dark (By: Peter David)(2015) - #6
Saint's Testimony (By: Frank O'Connor)(2015) - #7
Shadow of Intent (By: Joseph Staten)(2015) - #8
Legacy of Onyx (By: Matt Forbeck)(2017) - #9
Contact Harvest (By: Joseph Staten)(2019) - #10
Shadows of Reach (By: Troy Denning)(2020) - #11
The Rubicon Protocol (By: Kelly Gay)(2022) - #12
Outcasts (By: Troy Denning)(2023) - #13
Epitaph (By: Kelly Gay)(2024) - #14
Edge of Dawn (By: Kelly Gay)(2025)
- #1
Glasslands(2011) - #2
The Thursday War(2012) - #3
Mortal Dictata(2014) - #4
View of a Remote Country(2014)
- #1
Going Grey(2014) - #2
Black Run(2017)
- #1
Betrayal (By: Aaron Allston)(2006) - #2
Bloodlines(2006) - #3
Tempest (By: Troy Denning)(2006) - #4
Exile (By: Aaron Allston)(2007) - #5
Sacrifice(2007) - #6
Inferno (By: Troy Denning)(2007) - #7
Fury (By: Aaron Allston)(2007) - #8
Revelation(2008) - #9
Invincible (By: Troy Denning)(2008)
- #1The Clone Wars(2008)
- #2
Wild Space (By: Karen Miller)(2008) - #3
No Prisoners(2009) - #4
Stealth (By: Karen Miller)(2010) - #5
Siege (By: Karen Miller)(2010) - #6
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection(2004) - #7
Halo: Evolutions: Essential Tales of the Halo Universe(2009) - #8
Halo: Evolutions, Volume II(2010)
- #1
Hard Contact(2004) - #2
Triple Zero(2006) - #3
True Colors(2007) - #4501st(2008)
- #5
Order 66(2008)
- #1
Vector Prime (By: R.A. Salvatore)(1999) - #2
Dark Tide, Book I: Onslaught (By: Michael A. Stackpole)(1999) - #3
Dark Tide, Book II: Ruin (By: Michael A. Stackpole)(2000) - #4
Agents of Chaos, Book I: Hero's Trial (By: James Luceno)(2000) - #5
Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse (By: James Luceno)(2000) - #6
Balance Point (By: Kathy Tyers,Michael Cumpsty)(2000) - #7
Dark Tide Onslaught (By: Michael A. Stackpole)(2000) - #8
Recovery - Short Story (By: Troy Denning)(2001) - #9
Edge of Victory, Book I : Conquest (By: Greg Keyes)(2001) - #10
Edge of Victory, Book II: Rebirth (By: Greg Keyes)(2001) - #11
Star by Star (By: Troy Denning)(2001) - #12
Ylesia (By: Walter Jon Williams)(2002) - #13
Dark Journey (By: Elaine Cunningham)(2002) - #14The Apprentice (By: Elaine Cunningham)(2002)
- #15
Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream (By: Aaron Allston)(2002) - #16
Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand (By: Aaron Allston)(2002) - #17
Traitor (By: Matthew Woodring Stover)(2002) - #18
Destiny's Way (By: Walter Jon Williams)(2002) - #19Emissary of the Void (By: Greg Keyes)(2002)
- #20
Force Heretic, Book I: Remnant (By: Sean Williams,Shane Dix)(2003) - #21
Force Heretic, Book II: Refugee (By: Sean Williams,Shane Dix)(2003) - #22
Force Heretic, Book III: Reunion (By: Sean Williams,Shane Dix)(2003) - #23
The Final Prophecy (By: Greg Keyes)(2003) - #24
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order - The Final Prophecy (By: Greg Keyes)(2003) - #25
The Unifying Force (By: James Luceno)(2003) - #26
Boba Fett: A Practical Man(2006) - #27
Enemy Lines II Rebel Stand (By: Aaron Allston)(2012)
- #1
City of Pearl(2004) - #2
Crossing the Line(2004) - #3
The World Before(2005) - #4
Matriarch(2006) - #5
Ally(2007) - #6
Judge(2008)
About Karen Traviss
Karen Traviss is a #1 New York Times best-selling novelist, scriptwriter, and comics author who has garnered critical acclaim for her award-nominated Wess'har series. Her work on major franchises such as Halo, Gears of War, Batman, and G.I. Joe has earned her a diverse and enthusiastic fan base. Renowned for her military science fiction, Traviss has also successfully transitioned to the real-world setting with her techno-thriller series RINGER, which includes GOING GREY and BLACK RUN. A former defence correspondent and TV and newspaper journalist, she currently resides in Wiltshire, England, where she is actively working on SACRIFICIAL RED, the third installment in the RINGER series, as well as sequels to THE BEST OF US in the NOMAD series, a collaboration with Galaxy's Edge.
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