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ⓘ About David Sherman
About David Sherman David Sherman is an American science-fiction and fantasy author who has been writing for over two decades. He has crafted some of the most beloved characters and protagonists in the genre, making his stories a joy to read. His gift for creating compelling stories with engaging narratives has made him a favorite among readers. His works often have intricate plotlines and an impressive range of characters that immerse readers in the story. He has a knack for creating protagonists that are relatable and flawed, making it easy to identify with them and root for them as they struggle to overcome their challenges and reach their goals. These characters often face difficult choices, and the stories explore how they find their way in the world.
All Book Series by David Sherman
Charlie Don't Live Here Anymore
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 1989
Splinter of the Mind's Eye
Series opener · book 1 of 65 · published 1978 Anthology · Alan Dean Foster
The Adventures of Lando Calrissian
Book 3 of 65 · published 1983 Anthology · L. Neil Smith
The Courtship of Princess Leia
Book 4 of 65 · published 1994 Anthology · Dave Wolverton
Hammertong: The Tale of the "Tonnika Sisters"
Book 9 of 65 · published 1995 Anthology · Timothy Zahn
The New Rebellion
Book 12 of 65 · published 1996 Anthology · Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Obi-Wan's Bongo Adventure
Book 17 of 65 · published 1999 Anthology · Gail Herman
Star Wars: Episode I - Dangers of the Core
Book 18 of 65 · published 1999 Anthology · Jim Thomas
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
Book 19 of 65 · published 1999 Anthology · John Whitman
Star Wars: Episode I - Anakin's Pit Droid
Book 24 of 65 · published 2000 Anthology · Justine Korman Fontes
Meet the Jedi High Council
Book 26 of 65 · published 2000 Anthology · Laura Dower
Darth Maul Shadow Hunter
Book 27 of 65 · published 2001 Anthology · Michael Reaves
The Approaching Storm
Book 28 of 65 · published 2002 Anthology · Alan Dean Foster
Shatterpoint
Book 31 of 65 · published 2003 Anthology · Matthew Woodring Stover
The Ruins of Dantooine
Book 32 of 65 · published 2003 Anthology · Voronica Whitney-Robinson,W. Haden Blackman
Star Wars: Labyrinth of Evil
Book 39 of 65 · published 2005 Anthology · James Luceno
Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
Book 42 of 65 · published 2006 Anthology · James Luceno
Death Star
Book 44 of 65 · published 2007 Anthology · Steve Perry,Michael Reaves
Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor
Book 46 of 65 · published 2008 Anthology · Matthew Woodring Stover
Shadow Games
Book 50 of 65 · published 2011 Anthology · Michael Reaves,Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Book 56 of 65 · published 2011 Anthology · Steve Perry
Lost Tribe of the Sith
Book 57 of 65 · published 2012 Anthology · John Jackson Miller
Into the Void: Dawn of the Jedi
Latest in the series · book 65 of 65 · published 2013 Anthology · Tim Lebbon
Shatterpoint
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2003 Anthology · Matthew Woodring Stover
The Cestus Deception
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2005 Anthology · Steven Barnes
The Best of Defending the Future
Book 2 of 5 · published 2016 Anthology · Jack McDevitt,Charles E. Gannon,Danielle Ackley-McPhail,Mike McPhail
Man and Machine
Book 3 of 5 · published 2016 Anthology · James Chambers,Jennifer Brozek,Brenda Cooper,Aaron Rosenberg,Nancy Jane Moore,Bud Sparhawk,Jeff Young,Robert E. Waters,Danielle Ackley-McPhail,Patrick Thomas,Mike McPhail,Judi Fleming,Anton Kukal,Eric V. Hardenbrook,Ronald Garner
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is David Sherman?
About David Sherman David Sherman is an American science-fiction and fantasy author who has been writing for over two decades. He has crafted some of the most beloved characters and protagonists in the genre, making his stories a joy to read. His gift for creating compelling stories with engaging narratives has made him a favorite among readers.
Which David Sherman series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Night Fighter Saga series, the earliest of David Sherman's multi-book series: it opens with Knives in the Night (1987) and runs to 6 books across 1987–1989, ending with Charlie Don't Live Here Anymore (1989). David Sherman's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has David Sherman written?
David Sherman has 115 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1978 and 2021. 105 of them belong to 8 named series — the largest being the Starfist series with 14 books — and 10 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should David Sherman's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. David Sherman's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Night Fighter Saga (1987–1989, 6 books), Starfist (1997–2009, 14 books) and Demontech (2002–2021, 5 books), plus 3 more.
How are David Sherman's books organised into series?
This guide splits David Sherman's 115 books into 8 named series and 10 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Starfist (14 books, 1997–2009); Night Fighter Saga (6 books, 1987–1989); Demontech (5 books, 2002–2021); Star Wars: Clone Wars (4 books, 2003–2005); The 18th Race (3 books, 2013–2020), plus 3 further series.