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Daniel Jose Older

Bestselling Author • 12 Series • 53 Books

12
Series
53
Books
12
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Bone Street Rumba Books
Start with: Anyway: Angie (2014)
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Publication Order of Dactyl Hill Squad Books
Start with: Dactyl Hill Squad (2018)
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Publication Order of Outlaw Saints Books
Start with: Ballad & Dagger (2022)

About Daniel Jose Older

Daniel Jose Older is a male author, of Latino origin who also happens to double as a paramedic and musician. Most of the stories in Jose’s literally works are influenced to a great extent by the political, cultural and social issues in today’s world. The author currently lives in New York City in Brooklyn together with his beautiful wife. Apart from focusing his energy and skills as a writer, Daniel Jose has often constantly facilitated educative workshops on anti-oppression issues using storytelling and music at various prisons, universities, public schools and popular religious houses. Quite a number of Daniel’s essays and short stories have appeared in various media outlets including Apex, Buzzfeed, Tor. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Bone Street Rumba Books series, Daniel Jose Older 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 Daniel Jose Older

Publication Order of Bone Street Rumba Books
6 books 2014–2017
1

Anyway: Angie

Anyway: Angie continues the Publication Order of Bone Street Rumba Books story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
2

Half-Resurrection Blues

Half-Resurrection Blues is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bone Street Rumba Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daniel Jose Older have come to expect.

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2015
3

Kia and Gio

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bone Street Rumba Books with Kia and Gio, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2015
4

Ginga

Ginga continues the Publication Order of Bone Street Rumba Books story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
5

Midnight Taxi Tango

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bone Street Rumba Books with Midnight Taxi Tango, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2016
6

Battle Hill Bolero

Conflict and courage define Battle Hill Bolero, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Bone Street Rumba Books series by Daniel Jose Older that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2017
Publication Order of Dactyl Hill Squad Books
3 books 2018–2020
1

Dactyl Hill Squad

Dactyl Hill Squad continues the Publication Order of Dactyl Hill Squad Books story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
2

Freedom Fire

Freedom Fire continues the Publication Order of Dactyl Hill Squad Books story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
3

Thunder Run

Thunder Run continues the Publication Order of Dactyl Hill Squad Books story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
Publication Order of Outlaw Saints Books
2 books 2022–2023
1

Ballad & Dagger

Ballad & Dagger is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Outlaw Saints Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daniel Jose Older have come to expect.

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2022
2

Last Canto of the Dead

A gripping mystery unfolds in Last Canto of the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Outlaw Saints Books series showcases Daniel Jose Older's mastery of suspense.

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2023
Publication Order of Shadowshaper Cypher Books
5 books 2015–2020
1

Shadowshaper

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Shadowshaper Cypher Books with Shadowshaper, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2015
2

Ghost Girl in the Corner

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Shadowshaper Cypher Books with Ghost Girl in the Corner, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2016
3

Dead Light March

A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead Light March as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Shadowshaper Cypher Books series showcases Daniel Jose Older's mastery of suspense.

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2017
4

Shadowhouse Fall

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Shadowshaper Cypher Books with Shadowhouse Fall, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2017
5

Shadowshaper Legacy

Shadowshaper Legacy continues the Publication Order of Shadowshaper Cypher Books story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
2 books 2019–2021
1

The Book of Lost Saints

The Book of Lost Saints is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daniel Jose Older have come to expect.

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2019
2

Flood City

Flood City continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
Publication Order of Daniel Jose Short Story Collections
1 books 2012–2012
1

Salsa Nocturna

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Daniel Jose Short Story Collections with Salsa Nocturna, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2012
Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books
16 books 2021–2025
1

Race to Crashpoint Tower

Race to Crashpoint Tower continues the Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
2

The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1

The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 1 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daniel Jose Older have come to expect.

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2021
3

Midnight Horizon

Midnight Horizon continues the Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2022
4

Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2

Conflict and courage define Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures, Vol. 2, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books series by Daniel Jose Older that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2022
5

The Edge of Balance: Precedent

The Edge of Balance: Precedent is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daniel Jose Older have come to expect.

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2023
6

Tales of Light and Life

Tales of Light and Life continues the Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
7

The High Republic Adventures Volume 2

The High Republic Adventures Volume 2 continues the Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
8

Escape from Valo

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books with Escape from Valo, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2024
9

The High Republic Adventures: Crash Landing

The High Republic Adventures: Crash Landing is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daniel Jose Older have come to expect.

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2024
10

The High Republic Adventures Phase III: Volume 1

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books with The High Republic Adventures Phase III: Volume 1, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2024
11

The High Republic Adventures Phase III: Volume 2

The High Republic Adventures Phase III: Volume 2 continues the Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2025
12

Premonition

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books with Premonition, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2025
13

Adventures Phase III: Crash Zone

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books with Adventures Phase III: Crash Zone, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2025
14

Adventures Phase III: Volume 3

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books with Adventures Phase III: Volume 3, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2025
15

Adventures Phase III: Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone

Adventures Phase III: Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone continues the Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2025
16

Adventures Phase III: Volume 4

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Books with Adventures Phase III: Volume 4, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2025
Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic - Trail of Shadows Books
1 books 2022–2022
1

The High Republic - Trail of Shadows

The High Republic - Trail of Shadows is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic - Trail of Shadows Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daniel Jose Older have come to expect.

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2022
Publication Order of Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View Books
3 books 2017–2023
1

From a Certain Point of View Star Wars

Conflict and courage define From a Certain Point of View Star Wars, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View Books series by Daniel Jose Older that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2017
2

From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back

From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daniel Jose Older have come to expect.

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2020
3

From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi

From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daniel Jose Older have come to expect.

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2023
Publication Order of Star Wars Stand-Alone Novels
1 books 2018–2018
1

Last Shot

Last Shot is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Wars Stand-Alone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daniel Jose Older have come to expect.

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2018
Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III Books
1 books 2025–2025
1

Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III Volume 5

Conflict and courage define Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III Volume 5, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III Books series by Daniel Jose Older that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2025
Publication Order of Anthologies
12 books 2010–2020
1

Crossed Genres Issue 24: Characters of Color

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Crossed Genres Issue 24: Characters of Color, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2010
2

Subversion

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Subversion, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2011
3

Mothership

Mothership continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
4

Long Hidden

Long Hidden continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
5

Lightspeed Magazine, October 2014

Lightspeed Magazine, October 2014 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
6

Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2014 Edition

Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2014 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daniel Jose Older have come to expect.

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2015
7

Thalia Kids's Book Club: Guys Read Terrifying Tales

Thalia Kids's Book Club: Guys Read Terrifying Tales continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
8

Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2015 Edition

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2015 Edition, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2016
9

From a Certain Point of View Star Wars

Conflict and courage define From a Certain Point of View Star Wars, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Daniel Jose Older that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2017
10

A People's Future of the United States: Speculative Fiction from 25 Extraordinary Writers

A People's Future of the United States: Speculative Fiction from 25 Extraordinary Writers continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Daniel Jose Older's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
11

Latinx Rising

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Latinx Rising, another outstanding contribution from Daniel Jose Older.

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2020
12

From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back

From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daniel Jose Older have come to expect.

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2020

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Daniel Jose Older?

Daniel Jose Older is a bestselling author known for 12 book series containing over 53 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Bone Street Rumba Books, Publication Order of Dactyl Hill Squad Books, Publication Order of Outlaw Saints Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Daniel Jose Older series to start with?

For readers new to Daniel Jose Older's work, the Publication Order of Bone Street Rumba Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 6 books. Begin with Anyway: Angie to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Daniel Jose Older written?

Daniel Jose Older has written over 53 books across 12 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Daniel Jose Older books in order?

Yes, reading Daniel Jose Older'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 Daniel Jose Older write in?

Daniel Jose Older writes primarily in fiction. With 12 series across 53 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Daniel Jose Older's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Daniel Jose Older'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 Daniel Jose Older's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Daniel Jose Older's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Bone Street Rumba Books series. The first book, Anyway: Angie, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.