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ⓘ About J.F. Holmes
J.F. Holmes is an American author that writes military science fiction. Holmes was a soldier before he took up the pen to write fiction. +Biography J.F. Holmes spent twenty-two years in the army. Considering the experience he accumulated, it was a little surprising when the author decided to write science fiction. Holmes wasn’t the first army veteran to turn to publishing. But most former soldiers have a preference for military fiction. Holmes’ bibliography is far more wide-ranging and it features books in the fantasy and detective genres, not to mention Space Opera. J.F. Holmes’ military career was pretty varied. He spent time in both the National Guard and the Regular army. He saw action on the field as an artillery section leader and behind the scenes with the planning staff.
All Book Series by J.F. Holmes
The Case of the Missing Trailer Park Girl
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2016
The Case of The Gangster's Daughter
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2017
Onslaught
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2021 Co-authored · Lucas Marcum
Futures Past
Book 3 of 12 · published 2023 Co-authored · Lucas Marcum,James Copley
Tales From The Occupation
Book 4 of 12 · published 2023 Co-authored · Lucas Marcum,Alex Shaw
More Tales from the Occupation
Book 11 of 12 · published 2026 Co-authored · J.R. Handley,Lucas Marcum,Richard Cartwright,Jonathan Shuerger,David Shadoin,H.Y. Gregor,Claire Merrick
Red Dragon Rising: Albion Book 1
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2026 Co-authored · Chris Thorndycroft
Blood, Sweat, and Steel: Tales of Future Combat and Mechanized Warfare
Book 2 of 5 · published 2023
Cannon Fodder 2025: Tales from the Gun Crew
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2025
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is J.F. Holmes?
J.F. Holmes is an American author that writes military science fiction. Holmes was a soldier before he took up the pen to write fiction. +Biography J.F. Holmes spent twenty-two years in the army.
Which J.F. Holmes series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Zombie Killer Blues series, the earliest of J.F. Holmes's multi-book series: it opens with Even Zombie Killers Get The Blues (2013) and runs to 12 books across 2013–2020, ending with Patient Zero (2020). J.F. Holmes's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has J.F. Holmes written?
J.F. Holmes has 60 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2013 and 2026. 53 of them belong to 13 named series — the largest being the Zombie Killer Blues series with 12 books — and 7 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should J.F. Holmes's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. J.F. Holmes's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Zombie Killer Blues (2013–2020, 12 books), Power Point Ranger (2014, 4 books) and DA:C (2015, 1 book), plus 10 more.
How are J.F. Holmes's books organised into series?
This guide splits J.F. Holmes's 60 books into 13 named series and 7 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Zombie Killer Blues (12 books, 2013–2020); The Fae Wars (12 books, 2021–2026); Fallen Empire (6 books, 2020–2026); IST-1 (5 books, 2022–2025); Power Point Ranger (4 books, 2014), plus 8 further series.