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Imperial Stars Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Imperial Stars books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Imperial Stars series? Start with "The Stars at War" (1986) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Imperial Stars reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Stars at War
1986
Republic and Empire
1987
The Crash of Empire
1989
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