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ⓘ About Chris Kennedy
Chris Kennedy is a successful fiction and science writer, speaker former naval aviator with flying attack hours of over 3,000, as well as a member of SFWA and SCBWI. Currently Chris Kennedy lives in Virginia with his family and works with the Navy in order to assist in shaping Navy training processes for the year 2025. He has gained a doctorate degree in educational leadership and master’s degrees in business and public administration consecutively. Besides being a successful writer, a great speaker and masterful naval aviator, Chris Kennedy is mostly renowned as a school principal-turned-publisher and a fantastic coach for hundreds of beginner authors. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Chris Kennedy has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Chris Kennedy
The Search for Gram
The Search for Gram is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Codex Regius Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
Beyond the Shroud of the Universe
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Codex Regius Books with Beyond the Shroud of the Universe, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
The Dark Star War
Conflict and courage define The Dark Star War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Codex Regius Books series by Chris Kennedy that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Level One
Level One continues the Publication Order of Galactic Merc Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Level Two
Level Two continues the Publication Order of Galactic Merc Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Level Three
Level Three continues the Publication Order of Galactic Merc Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Level Four
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Galactic Merc Books with Level Four, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Level Five
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Galactic Merc Books with Level Five, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Level Six
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Galactic Merc Books with Level Six, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Reunion
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Kingdom Lost Books with Reunion, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Reversal
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Kingdom Lost Books with Reversal, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Reclamation
Reclamation continues the Publication Order of Kingdom Lost Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Red Tide
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Occupied Seattle Books with Red Tide, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Occupied Seattle
Occupied Seattle continues the Publication Order of Occupied Seattle Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Gulf in Time
A Gulf in Time is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Progenitors War Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
A Gulf in the Past
A Gulf in the Past is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Progenitors War Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
The Progenitors' War
Conflict and courage define The Progenitors' War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Progenitors War Books series by Chris Kennedy that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Symbiote Wars
Conflict and courage define Symbiote Wars, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Symbiote Wars Books series by Chris Kennedy that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Opening Moves
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Symbiote Wars Books with Opening Moves, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Gaining the Edge
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Symbiote Wars Books with Gaining the Edge, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Recon by Fire
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Symbiote Wars Books with Recon by Fire, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Assault
Assault is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Symbiote Wars Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
Janissaries
Janissaries continues the Publication Order of The Theogony Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
When the Gods Aren't Gods
When the Gods Aren't Gods continues the Publication Order of The Theogony Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Terra Stands Alone
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Theogony Books with Terra Stands Alone, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Uplink Squadron
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Uplink Squadron Books with Uplink Squadron, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Second Flight
Second Flight continues the Publication Order of Uplink Squadron Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fangs Out
Fangs Out is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Uplink Squadron Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
Far and Away
Far and Away continues the Publication Order of Uplink Squadron Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Forge the Path
Forge the Path continues the Publication Order of Uplink Squadron Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Heaven's Angels
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Uplink Squadron Books with Heaven's Angels, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Scales of Envy
Scales of Envy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Uplink Squadron Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
Torn Asunder
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Uplink Squadron Books with Torn Asunder, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
To Rule in Heaven
To Rule in Heaven is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Uplink Squadron Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
Chasing a Spectre
Chasing a Spectre continues the Publication Order of War for Dominance Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Replicant War
Conflict and courage define The Replicant War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Worlds at War Saga Books series by Chris Kennedy that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Shattered Crucible
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Shattered Crucible, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
New Horizons
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with New Horizons, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Self-Publishing for Profit
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Self-Publishing for Profit, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Indie Publishing for Profit
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Author Fundamentals Books with Indie Publishing for Profit, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Tales from the Lyon's Den
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Four Horsemen Tales Books with Tales from the Lyon's Den, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Luck is Not a Factor
Luck is Not a Factor continues the Publication Order of Four Horsemen Tales Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
With Your Shield
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Four Horsemen Tales Books with With Your Shield, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Point Break
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Guardian Covenant Books with Point Break, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Waveoff
Waveoff is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Murphy's Lawless Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
Insertion
Insertion continues the Publication Order of Murphys Lawless: Mission Critical Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Don't Call Me Ishmael
Don't Call Me Ishmael continues the Publication Order of The Fallen World Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Price of Freedom
The Price of Freedom continues the Publication Order of The Fallen World Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
First Missions
First Missions continues the Publication Order of The Phoenix Initiative Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Asbaran Solutions
Asbaran Solutions is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Revelations Cycle Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
A Fistful of Credits
A Fistful of Credits continues the Publication Order of The Revelations Cycle Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Golden Horde
The Golden Horde is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Revelations Cycle Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
For a Few Credits More
For a Few Credits More continues the Publication Order of The Revelations Cycle Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Good, the Bad, and the Merc
The Good, the Bad, and the Merc is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Revelations Cycle Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
Alpha Contracts
Alpha Contracts continues the Publication Order of The Revelations Cycle Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
We Dare
We Dare is an essential installment in the Publication Order of We Dare Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
We Dare: Semper Paratus
We Dare: Semper Paratus is an essential installment in the Publication Order of We Dare Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
No Man's Land
No Man's Land continues the Publication Order of We Dare Books story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Wanted, Dead or Alive
A gripping mystery unfolds in Wanted, Dead or Alive as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of We Dare Books series showcases Chris Kennedy's mastery of suspense.
We Dare: Old Age and Treachery
We Dare: Old Age and Treachery is an essential installment in the Publication Order of We Dare Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
Riding the Red Horse
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Riding the Red Horse, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Explorations: First Contact
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Explorations: First Contact, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
A Fistful of Credits
A Fistful of Credits continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
For a Few Credits More
For a Few Credits More continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Lust
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Lust, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Those in Peril
Those in Peril continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
To Slip the Surly Bonds
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with To Slip the Surly Bonds, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Trouble in the Wind
Trouble in the Wind is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
Set the Terms
Set the Terms continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Give Me LibertyCon
Give Me LibertyCon continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
We Dare: Semper Paratus
We Dare: Semper Paratus is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
No Man's Land
No Man's Land continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Expanding Universe 7
The Expanding Universe 7 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
You Pay; We Slay
You Pay; We Slay is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chris Kennedy have come to expect.
No Game for Knights
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with No Game for Knights, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
The Phoenix Initiative: First Missions
The Phoenix Initiative: First Missions continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Express Elevator to Hell
Express Elevator to Hell continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chris Kennedy's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Four Horsemen Tales Box Set: Ten Stories from the Four Horsemen Universe Tales Series
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Four Horsemen Tales Box Set: Ten Stories from the Four Horsemen Universe Tales Series, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
Running with Sharp Objects
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Running with Sharp Objects, another outstanding contribution from Chris Kennedy.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Chris Kennedy?
Chris Kennedy is a bestselling author known for 23 book series containing over 79 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Codex Regius Books, Publication Order of Galactic Merc Books, Publication Order of Kingdom Lost Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Chris Kennedy series to start with?
For readers new to Chris Kennedy's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 19 books. Begin with Riding the Red Horse to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Chris Kennedy written?
Chris Kennedy has written over 79 books across 23 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Chris Kennedy books in order?
Yes, reading Chris Kennedy's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Chris Kennedy write in?
Chris Kennedy writes primarily in fiction. With 23 series across 79 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Chris Kennedy's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Chris Kennedy's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Chris Kennedy's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Chris Kennedy's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Riding the Red Horse, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.