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ⓘ About Joel Shepherd
Joel Shepherd is an Australian author that writes science fiction and fantasy novels. Joel was a successful author in Australia for quite a while before he finally made the leap to the United States and the UK. +Biography Joel Shepherd was born in 1974 in Adelaide, which is in the South of Australia, though most of the author’s earliest memories are from Perth in Western Australia where the family moved when Joel was seven. At a young age, it was clear that Joel had a passion for the arts. It wasn’t the biggest surprise when the author decided to pursue film and television at Curtin University. Joel eventually realized that, while film and television had their merits, he was more likely to find satisfaction in telling stories the old fashioned way.
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Who is Joel Shepherd?
Joel Shepherd is an Australian author that writes science fiction and fantasy novels. Joel was a successful author in Australia for quite a while before he finally made the leap to the United States and the UK. +Biography Joel Shepherd was born in 1974 in Adelaide, which is in the South of Australia, though most of the author’s earliest memories are from Perth in Western Australia where the family moved when Joel was seven. At a young age, it was clear that Joel had a passion for the arts.
Which Joel Shepherd series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Cassandra Kresnov series, the earliest of Joel Shepherd's multi-book series: it opens with Crossover (2001) and runs to 6 books across 2001–2015, ending with Originator (2015). Joel Shepherd's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Joel Shepherd written?
Joel Shepherd has 20 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2001 and 2025. Every one of them sits in one of 3 named series — the largest being The Spiral Wars series with 10 books.
In what order should Joel Shepherd's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Joel Shepherd's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Cassandra Kresnov (2001–2015, 6 books), A Trial of Blood and Steel (2007–2010, 4 books) and The Spiral Wars (2015–2025, 10 books).
How are Joel Shepherd's books organised into series?
This guide splits Joel Shepherd's 20 books into 3 named series, with no standalone titles: The Spiral Wars (10 books, 2015–2025); Cassandra Kresnov (6 books, 2001–2015); A Trial of Blood and Steel (4 books, 2007–2010).