📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of The Pillars of Reality Books Best for beginners - Start with "The Dragons of Dorcastle" (2014)
Publication Order of Empress of the Endless Sea Books Popular choice - Start with "Pirate of the Prophecy" (2020)
Publication Order of Ethan Stark Books Popular choice - Start with "Stark's War" (2000)
Publication Order of The Genesis Fleet Books Popular choice - Start with "Vanguard" (2017)

About the Author

Jack Campbell is the pseudonym used by one of the well known American authors named John G. Hemry, for writing his novels based on the military science fiction genre. Although he writes most of his novels under his original name, there are many successful novels that he has written under the pseudonym. As author Campbell is a retired US Navy officer, he has a vast experience that he often shares in his novels in the form of fiction stories. The most popular novel series written by him under the pseudonym are the Lost Fleet series and its spin-off series titled as The Lost Stars. Author Campbell was born in April 1956. He first started his naval service aboard a US warship and then retired to become a full time writer. It was in the year 2000 that he was able to publish the debut novel of h. Jack Campbell is the author of over 71 books across 19 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of The Pillars of Reality Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Jack Campbell has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of The Doomed Earth Books

2 books
  • In Our Stars 'In Our Stars' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Doomed Earth Books series, set in the world Jack Campbell has created.
    (2024) ⭐ Start here
  • Destiny's Way Join the adventure in 'Destiny's Way' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Doomed Earth Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2025) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Empress of the Endless Sea Books

3 books
  • Pirate of the Prophecy Experience the magic of 'Pirate of the Prophecy' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Empress of the Endless Sea Books universe.
    (2020)
  • Explorer of the Endless Sea The Publication Order of Empress of the Endless Sea Books series continues with 'Explorer of the Endless Sea', another thrilling entry from Jack Campbell.
    (2020)
  • Fate of the Free Lands The Publication Order of Empress of the Endless Sea Books series continues with 'Fate of the Free Lands', another thrilling entry from Jack Campbell.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Ethan Stark Books

3 books
  • Stark's War The Publication Order of Ethan Stark Books series continues with 'Stark's War', another thrilling entry from Jack Campbell.
    (2000)
  • Stark's Command Join the adventure in 'Stark's Command' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Ethan Stark Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2001)
  • Stark's Crusade Join the adventure in 'Stark's Crusade' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Ethan Stark Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2002)

Publication Order of The Genesis Fleet Books

3 books
  • Vanguard The Publication Order of The Genesis Fleet Books series continues with 'Vanguard', another thrilling entry from Jack Campbell.
    (2017)
  • Ascendant 'Ascendant' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Genesis Fleet Books series, set in the world Jack Campbell has created.
    (2018)
  • Triumphant Join the adventure in 'Triumphant' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Genesis Fleet Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2019)

Publication Order of The Legacy of Dragons Books

3 books
  • Daughter of Dragons Epic fantasy awaits in 'Daughter of Dragons', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Legacy of Dragons Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2017)
  • Blood of Dragons Epic fantasy awaits in 'Blood of Dragons', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Legacy of Dragons Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2017)
  • Destiny of Dragons Epic fantasy awaits in 'Destiny of Dragons', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Legacy of Dragons Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Lost Fleet Books

6 books
  • Dauntless In 'Dauntless', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Lost Fleet Books saga.
    (2006)
  • Fearless Join the adventure in 'Fearless' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Lost Fleet Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2007)
  • Courageous 'Courageous' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lost Fleet Books series, set in the world Jack Campbell has created.
    (2007)
  • Valiant Join the adventure in 'Valiant' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Lost Fleet Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2008)
  • Relentless The Publication Order of Lost Fleet Books series continues with 'Relentless', another thrilling entry from Jack Campbell.
    (2009)
  • Victorious Join the adventure in 'Victorious' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Lost Fleet Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2010)

Publication Order of The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier Books

5 books
  • Dreadnaught Experience the magic of 'Dreadnaught' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier Books universe.
    (2011)
  • Invincible Join the adventure in 'Invincible' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2012)
  • Guardian Experience the magic of 'Guardian' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier Books universe.
    (2013)
  • Steadfast The Publication Order of The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier Books series continues with 'Steadfast', another thrilling entry from Jack Campbell.
    (2014)
  • Leviathan 'Leviathan' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier Books series, set in the world Jack Campbell has created.
    (2015)

Publication Order of The Lost Fleet: Outlands Books

3 books
  • Boundless Experience the magic of 'Boundless' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Lost Fleet: Outlands Books universe.
    (2021)
  • Resolute Join the adventure in 'Resolute' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Lost Fleet: Outlands Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2022)
  • Implacable Experience the magic of 'Implacable' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Lost Fleet: Outlands Books universe.
    (2023)

Publication Order of The Lost Fleet Collections

1 books
  • Rendezvous with Corsair 'Rendezvous with Corsair' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Lost Fleet Collections series, set in the world Jack Campbell has created.
    (2024)

Publication Order of The Lost Stars Books

4 books
  • Tarnished Knight 'Tarnished Knight' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Lost Stars Books series, set in the world Jack Campbell has created.
    (2012)
  • Perilous Shield 'Perilous Shield' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Lost Stars Books series, set in the world Jack Campbell has created.
    (2013)
  • Imperfect Sword The Publication Order of The Lost Stars Books series continues with 'Imperfect Sword', another thrilling entry from Jack Campbell.
    (2014)
  • Shattered Spear Join the adventure in 'Shattered Spear' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Lost Stars Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2016)

Publication Order of The Pillars of Reality Books

6 books
  • The Dragons of Dorcastle Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Dragons of Dorcastle', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Pillars of Reality Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2014)
  • The Hidden Masters of Marandur In 'The Hidden Masters of Marandur', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Pillars of Reality Books saga.
    (2015)
  • The Assassins of Altis In 'The Assassins of Altis', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Pillars of Reality Books saga.
    (2015)
  • The Pirates of Pacta Servanda Experience the magic of 'The Pirates of Pacta Servanda' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Pillars of Reality Books universe.
    (2016)
  • The Servants of the Storm 'The Servants of the Storm' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Pillars of Reality Books series, set in the world Jack Campbell has created.
    (2016)
  • The Wrath of the Great Guilds Experience the magic of 'The Wrath of the Great Guilds' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Pillars of Reality Books universe.
    (2016)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

2 books
  • The Sister Paradox 'The Sister Paradox' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Jack Campbell has created.
    (2016)
  • Squad Kill In 'Squad Kill', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Jack Campbell.
    (2026)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

2 books
  • The Last Full Measure Experience the magic of 'The Last Full Measure' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.
    (2013)
  • The Sluagh In 'The Sluagh', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Defending the Future Books

1 books
  • Best Laid Plans The Publication Order of Defending the Future Books series continues with 'Best Laid Plans', another thrilling entry from Jack Campbell.
    (2021)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

3 books
  • Ad Astra 'Ad Astra' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Jack Campbell has created.
    (2013)
  • Swords and Saddles In 'Swords and Saddles', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (2013)
  • Borrowed Time Join the adventure in 'Borrowed Time' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Jack Campbell.
    (2013)

Publication Order of John G. Hemry Short Story Collections

3 books
  • Ad Astra 'Ad Astra' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of John G. Hemry Short Story Collections series, set in the world Jack Campbell has created.
    (2013)
  • Swords and Saddles In 'Swords and Saddles', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of John G. Hemry Short Story Collections saga.
    (2013)
  • Borrowed Time Join the adventure in 'Borrowed Time' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of John G. Hemry Short Story Collections series by Jack Campbell.
    (2013)

Publication Order of Paul Sinclair Books

4 books
  • A Just Determination In 'A Just Determination', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Paul Sinclair Books saga.
    (2003)
  • Burden of Proof Join the adventure in 'Burden of Proof' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Paul Sinclair Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2003)
  • Rule of Evidence Experience the magic of 'Rule of Evidence' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Paul Sinclair Books universe.
    (2005)
  • Against All Enemies Join the adventure in 'Against All Enemies' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Paul Sinclair Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2005)

Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books

12 books
  • Unidentified Funny Objects 'Unidentified Funny Objects' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series, set in the world Jack Campbell has created.
    (2012)
  • Unidentified Funny Objects 2 In 'Unidentified Funny Objects 2', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books saga.
    (2013)
  • Unidentified Funny Objects 3 'Unidentified Funny Objects 3' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series, set in the world Jack Campbell has created.
    (2014)
  • Funny Science Fiction In 'Funny Science Fiction', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books saga.
    (2015)
  • Unidentified Funny Objects 4 In 'Unidentified Funny Objects 4', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books saga.
    (2015)
  • Funny Fantasy Epic fantasy awaits in 'Funny Fantasy', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2016)
  • Unidentified Funny Objects 5 In 'Unidentified Funny Objects 5', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books saga.
    (2016)
  • Funny Horror 'Funny Horror' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series, set in the world Jack Campbell has created.
    (2017)
  • Unidentified Funny Objects 6 Join the adventure in 'Unidentified Funny Objects 6' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2017)
  • Unidentified Funny Objects 7 Join the adventure in 'Unidentified Funny Objects 7' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series by Jack Campbell.
    (2018)
  • Unidentified Funny Objects 8 'Unidentified Funny Objects 8' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books series, set in the world Jack Campbell has created.
    (2020)
  • Unidentified Funny Objects 9 Experience the magic of 'Unidentified Funny Objects 9' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Books universe.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Anthologies

5 books
  • Breach the Hull Join the adventure in 'Breach the Hull' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack Campbell.
    (2007)
  • By Other Means Experience the magic of 'By Other Means' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2011)
  • Unidentified Funny Objects 6 Join the adventure in 'Unidentified Funny Objects 6' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack Campbell.
    (2017)
  • Infinite Stars Join the adventure in 'Infinite Stars' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack Campbell.
    (2017)
  • Infinite Stars Join the adventure in 'Infinite Stars' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack Campbell.
    (2019)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Jack Campbell?

Jack Campbell is a bestselling author known for 19 book series containing over 71 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Pillars of Reality Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Jack Campbell book series to start with?

For readers new to Jack Campbell's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of The Pillars of Reality Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 6 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Jack Campbell's writing.

Q: How many books has Jack Campbell written?

Jack Campbell has written over 71 books across 19 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.