Kevin Ikenberry

15 Book Series
45 Total Books

About Kevin Ikenberry

Kevin, a retired Army space operations officer, lives in Colorado with his family. And his home is seldom a boring place. “Runs in the Family” is the first stand alone novel and was released in 2014. Mairin Shields, an outcast of the Eden Academy, is physically unfit for military duty and lacks a civil service assignment. He is going nowhere fast. Without much hope of leaving the outer rim of the Milky Way, Mairin agrees to take part in this classified experiment that offers her genetic perfection and the chance to see the galaxy. Now, she is armed with her grandpa’s military knowledge and combat refined instincts, Mairin’s been tasked with leading some inexperienced troops in this war against this shadowy enemy which uses hauntingly familiar tactics. However the first rule of the military

Publication Order of The Buzzer War Books

6 books in series

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  • Steel on Target(2024)
  • Forged by Fire(2024)
  • Sound the Charge(2024)
  • Smoke and Thunder(2025)
  • Fury of Heaven(2025)
  • Against The Swarm(2026)

Publication Order of The Protocol War Books

3 books in series

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  • Sleeper Protocol(2015)
  • Vendetta Protocol(2017)
  • Eminence Protocol(2022)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

3 books in series

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  • Runs in the Family(2018)
  • Super-Sync(2019)
  • Dereliction of Duty(2020)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

4 books in series

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  • Shipminds and Ice Cream(2011)
  • Ascent(2013)
  • Maelstrom(2015)
  • Lancer One(2017)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

1 books in series

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  • The Mercenary Guide to Story Structure(2022)

Publication Order of Author Fundamentals Books

1 books in series

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  • The Mercenary Guide to Story Structure(2022)

Publication Order of Guardian Covenant Books

2 books in series

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  • Vortex Stingray(2022)
  • Volunteer Fury(2023)

Publication Order of Murphy's Lawless Books

1 books in series

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  • Obligations(2020)

Publication Order of Murphy's Lawless: Watch the Skies Books

1 books in series

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  • Desperado(2021)

Publication Order of Omega War Books

2 books in series

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  • Stand or Fall(2018)
  • Deathangel(2019)

Publication Order of The Revelations Cycle Books

3 books in series

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  • A Fistful of Credits(2017)
  • Peacemaker(2017)
  • Honor the Threat(2018)

Publication Order of Ring of Fire: Assiti Shards Books

1 books in series

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  • The Crossing(2022)

Publication Order of Rise of the Peacemakers Books

3 books in series

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  • Fields of Fire(2020)
  • Harbinger(2021)
  • Redacted Weapon(2022)

Publication Order of Arc of Ares Books

3 books in series

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  • Violent Blue Yonder(2024)
  • Thin Red Tales(2025)
  • On The Sea(2026)

Publication Order of Anthologies

11 books in series

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  • Science Fiction Writers Sampler 2014(2014)
  • Fiction Foundry Presents: ONE(2015)
  • A Fistful of Credits(2017)
  • Trouble in the Wind(2019)
  • Set the Terms(2020)
  • The Phoenix Initiative: First Missions(2023)
  • Blood, Sweat, and Steel: Tales of Future Combat and Mechanized Warfare(2023)
  • A Bit of Luck: Alternate Histories in Honor of Eric Flint(2024)
  • Giant Stompin' Robots(2024)
  • Express Elevator to Hell(2024)
  • Running with Sharp Objects(2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kevin Ikenberry?

Kevin Ikenberry is a bestselling author known for 15 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.

What is the best Kevin Ikenberry book series to start with?

We recommend starting with Publication Order of The Buzzer War Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.

How many books has Kevin Ikenberry written?

Kevin Ikenberry has written over 45 books across 15 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.