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ⓘ About Jon Del Arroz
Jon Del Arroz is an American author of Hispanic descent that writes space opera and steampunk novels. Del Arroz is a controversial figure that frequently engages in verbal conflicts with other science fiction and fantasy writers. The author has been banned from science fiction and fantasy gatherings and conventions on more than one occasion. He eventually transitioned into comics. He went on to produce his own superhero webcomic (Flying Sparks) in 2011. His resume also includes stints as a writer at Doomtown. Del Arroz is very outspoken about his religious and political beliefs. The author has garnered a considerable following over the years for his many spats with leftwing authors and content creators.
All Book Series by Jon Del Arroz
Space Fleet Academy: Year Three
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2026
Cartwright's Cavaliers
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2016 Anthology · Mark Wandrey
For a Few Credits More
Book 7 of 12 · published 2017 Anthology · Josh Hayes,Peter Cawdron,Chris Kennedy,Mark Wandrey,Terry Mixon,Rob Howell,Scott Moon,Tim C. Taylor,J.R. Handley,Thomas A. Mays,Corey Truax
The Good, the Bad, and the Merc
Book 8 of 12 · published 2017 Anthology · Kacey Ezell,Stephanie Osborn,Eric S. Brown,Jason Cordova,Chris Kennedy,Mark Wandrey,Terry Maggert,Kal Spriggs,T. Allen Diaz,Chris Smith
Alpha Contracts
Book 9 of 12 · published 2018 Anthology · Chris Kennedy,Mark Wandrey
CASPer Alamo
Book 10 of 12 · published 2018 Anthology · Eric S. Brown,Jason Brannon
Honor the Threat
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2018 Anthology · Kevin Ikenberry
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jon Del Arroz?
Jon Del Arroz is an American author of Hispanic descent that writes space opera and steampunk novels. Del Arroz is a controversial figure that frequently engages in verbal conflicts with other science fiction and fantasy writers. The author has been banned from science fiction and fantasy gatherings and conventions on more than one occasion.
Which Jon Del Arroz series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Adventures of Baron Von Monocle series, the earliest of Jon Del Arroz's multi-book series: it opens with For Steam and Country (2017) and runs to 6 books across 2017–2023, ending with The Crystal Conspiracy (2023). Jon Del Arroz's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Jon Del Arroz written?
Jon Del Arroz has 46 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2015 and 2026. 38 of them belong to 11 named series — the largest being the Adventures of Baron Von Monocle series with 6 books — and 8 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Jon Del Arroz's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jon Del Arroz's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Star Realms Novels (2016, 1 book), Adventures of Baron Von Monocle (2017–2023, 6 books) and Flying Sparks Graphic Novel (2018–2019, 3 books), plus 7 more.
How are Jon Del Arroz's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jon Del Arroz's 46 books into 11 named series and 8 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Adventures of Baron Von Monocle (6 books, 2017–2023); Biostellar (4 books, 2026); Flying Sparks Graphic Novel (3 books, 2018–2019); The Aryshan War (3 books, 2018–2021); The Saga of the Nano Templar (3 books, 2019), plus 6 further series.