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William C. Dietz Books in Order
William C. Dietz is a New York Times bestselling author with a prolific writing career, having published over fifty novels that have captivated readers worldwide, including translations in German, Russian, and Japanese. Born and raised in the Seattle area, Dietz's diverse background is reflected in his eclectic resume, which includes serving as a medic with the Navy and Marine Corps. He holds a degree from the University of Washington and has worked as a surgical technician, college instructor, television news writer, director, and producer. As director of public relations and marketing for an international telephone company, Dietz honed his communication skills before transitioning to a full-time writing career. He resides near Gig Harbor, Washington, with his wife.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of William C. Dietz's book series? William C. Dietz has written 20 book series. The most notable is the America Rising series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by William C. Dietz
- #1
Into the Guns(2016) - #2
Seek and Destroy(2017) - #3
Battle Hymn(2018)
- #1
Crickets(2022) - #2
Crickets 2(2023)
- #1
An Honorable Defense (By: David Drake)(1988) - #2
Cluster Command(1989) - #3
The War Machine (By: David Drake,Roger MacBride Allen)(1989) - #4
Crown of Empire (By: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,David Drake)(2012)
- #1
Drifter(1991) - #2
Drifter's Run(1992) - #3
Drifter's War(1992)
- #1
The Fall of Reach (By: Eric Nylund)(2001) - #2
The Flood(2003) - #3
First Strike (By: Eric Nylund)(2003) - #4
Ghosts of Onyx (By: Eric Nylund)(2006) - #5
The Far Stars War(1990) - #6
The Siege of Arsita(1991) - #7
Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology(2006) - #8
Horrors Beyond 2(2007) - #9
Five by Five 2: No Surrender(2012) - #10
No Surrender(2013) - #11
Shadows of the New Sun(2013) - #12
Mech(2017) - #13
Hath No Fury(2017) - #14
Infinite Stars(2017)
- #1
Enemy Within(2007) - #2
Damnation (By: Raymond Benson)(2012)
- #1
Legion of the Damned(1993) - #2
The Final Battle(1995) - #3
By Blood Alone(1999) - #4
By Force of Arms(2000) - #5
For More Than Glory(2003) - #6
For Those Who Fell(2004) - #7
When All Seems Lost(2007) - #8
When Duty Calls(2008) - #9
A Fighting Chance(2011) - #10
From the Ashes(2023)
- #1
Revelation (By: Drew Karpyshyn)(2007) - #2
Ascension (By: Drew Karpyshyn)(2008) - #3
Retribution (By: Drew Karpyshyn)(2010) - #4Deception(2012)
- #1
Deadeye(2015) - #2
Redzone(2015) - #3
Graveyard(2016)
- #1
Resistance(2011)
- #1
Matrix Man(1990) - #2
Mars Prime(1992)
- #1
Runner(2005) - #2Logos Run(2006)
- #1
Galactic Bounty / War World(1986) - #2
Imperial Bounty(1988) - #3
Alien Bounty(1990) - #4
McCade's Bounty(1990) - #5
McCade for Hire(2004)
- #1
DeathDay(2001) - #2
EarthRise(2002)
- #1Freehold(1987)
- #2Prison Planet(1989)
- #3Bodyguard(1994)
- #4
Where the Ships Die(1996) - #5
Steelheart(1998) - #6
Snake Eye(2008) - #7
Ejecta(2010) - #8
The Seeds of Man(2013) - #9
Rogan's World(2013)
- #1
Heaven's Devils(2009) - #2
Devils' Due (By: Christie Golden)(2011) - #3
Flashpoint (By: Christie Golden)(2012)
- #1
Soldier for the Empire(1997) - #2
Rebel Agent(1998) - #3
Jedi Knight(1998)
- #1
Andromeda's Fall(2012) - #2
Andromeda's Choice(2013) - #3
Andromeda's War(2014)
- #1
Red Ice(2018) - #2Red Flood(2019)
- #3
Red Dragon(2020) - #4
Red Thunder(2020) - #5
Red Tide(2021) - #6
Red Sands(2021) - #7
Red River(2022) - #8Red Dog(2023)
- #9Red Line(2024)
- #10
Red Rover(2025) - #11
Red Dawn(2025)
- #1At Empire's Edge(2009)
- #2Bones of Empire(2010)
About William C. Dietz
William C. Dietz is a New York Times bestselling author with a prolific writing career, having published over fifty novels that have captivated readers worldwide, including translations in German, Russian, and Japanese. Born and raised in the Seattle area, Dietz's diverse background is reflected in his eclectic resume, which includes serving as a medic with the Navy and Marine Corps. He holds a degree from the University of Washington and has worked as a surgical technician, college instructor, television news writer, director, and producer. As director of public relations and marketing for an international telephone company, Dietz honed his communication skills before transitioning to a full-time writing career. He resides near Gig Harbor, Washington, with his wife.
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