About
Jack Campbell
John G. Hemry (born August 8, 1951) is a retired naval officer and an American science fiction author who writes under the pen name Jack Campbell. Born in South Dakota, he served in the United States Navy for 20 years, retiring as a commander. He began writing science fiction while still in the Navy, and he published his first novel, "The Lost Fleet: Dauntless", in 2006. Campbell's Lost Fleet series has been a critical and commercial success, with over 10 novels and multiple spin-off series. His work has been praised for its realistic portrayal of space combat and its compelling characters. Campbell has won numerous awards for his work, including the Prometheus Award and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award. He is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and the Authors Guild.
Book Series by Jack Campbell
The Doomed Earth Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| In Our Stars | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Destiny's Way | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Empress of the Endless Sea Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Pirate of the Prophecy | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Explorer of the Endless Sea | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fate of the Free Lands | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
Ethan Stark Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Stark's War | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Stark's Command | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Stark's Crusade | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
The Genesis Fleet Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ascendant | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Triumphant | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
The Legacy of Dragons Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Daughter of Dragons | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blood of Dragons | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Destiny of Dragons | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Lost Fleet Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Dauntless | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fearless | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Courageous | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Valiant | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Relentless | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Victorious | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Dreadnaught | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Invincible | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Guardian | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Steadfast | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Leviathan | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
The Lost Fleet: Outlands Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Boundless | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Resolute | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Implacable | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
The Lost Fleet Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous with Corsair | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
The Lost Stars Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Tarnished Knight | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Perilous Shield | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Imperfect Sword | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Shattered Spear | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
The Pillars of Reality Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Dragons of Dorcastle | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Hidden Masters of Marandur | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Assassins of Altis | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Pirates of Pacta Servanda | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Servants of the Storm | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Wrath of the Great Guilds | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Jack Campbell Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Sister Paradox | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Jack Campbell Short Stories/Novellas
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Last Full Measure (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sluagh (Short Story) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Defending the Future Series
Dogs of War ( By: Brenda Cooper, David Sherman, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Mike McPhail)
2013
The Best of Defending the Future ( By: Jack McDevitt, Charles E. Gannon, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Mike McPhail)
2016
Man and Machine ( By: James Chambers, Jennifer Brozek, Brenda Cooper, Aaron Rosenberg, Nancy Jane Moore, Bud Sparhawk, Jeff Young, Robert E. Waters, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Patrick Thomas, Mike McPhail, Judi Fleming, Anton Kukal, Eric V. Hardenbrook, Ronald Garner)
2016
Best Laid Plans ( With: James Chambers, John L. French, Jack Campbell Jr., Keith R.A. DeCandido, Jeff Youngquist, Nancy Jane Moore, Bud Sparhawk, David Sherman, Jeff Young, Maria V. Snyder, Jeff Young, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Jeffrey Lyman, Judi Fleming, Eric V. Hardenbrook, Peter Prellwitz, Eric V. Hardenbrook)
2021
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Dogs of War ( By: Brenda Cooper, David Sherman, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Mike McPhail) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Best of Defending the Future ( By: Jack McDevitt, Charles E. Gannon, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Mike McPhail) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Man and Machine ( By: James Chambers, Jennifer Brozek, Brenda Cooper, Aaron Rosenberg, Nancy Jane Moore, Bud Sparhawk, Jeff Young, Robert E. Waters, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Patrick Thomas, Mike McPhail, Judi Fleming, Anton Kukal, Eric V. Hardenbrook, Ronald Garner) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| In Harm's Way ( By: Mike McPhail) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Best Laid Plans ( With: James Chambers, John L. French, Jack Campbell Jr., Keith R.A. DeCandido, Jeff Youngquist, Nancy Jane Moore, Bud Sparhawk, David Sherman, Jeff Young, Maria V. Snyder, Jeff Young, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Jeffrey Lyman, Judi Fleming, Eric V. Hardenbrook, Peter Prellwitz, Eric V. Hardenbrook) | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
Jack Campbell Short Story Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Astra | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Swords and Saddles | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Borrowed Time | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
John G. Hemry Short Story Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Astra | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Swords and Saddles | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Borrowed Time | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Paul Sinclair Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Just Determination | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Burden of Proof | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rule of Evidence | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Against All Enemies | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
A Taste of Schoen Series with Lawrence M. Schoen, with C.J. Henderson, Bud Sparhawk, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Jeffrey Lyman, James Daniel Ross, Patrick Thomas, Mike McPhail, as John G. Hemry, Tony Ruggiero
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Mars Needs Baby Seals (Short Story) ( By: Lawrence M. Schoen) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Game of Leaf and Smile (Short Story) ( By: Lawrence M. Schoen) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pidgin (Short Story) ( By: Lawrence M. Schoen) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bidding the Walrus (Short Story) ( By: Lawrence M. Schoen) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Moment (Short Story) ( By: Lawrence M. Schoen) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sky’s The Limit (Short Story) ( By: Lawrence M. Schoen) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Thinking (Short Story) ( By: Lawrence M. Schoen) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Wrestler and the Spear Fisher (Short Story) ( By: Lawrence M. Schoen) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Gift Time (Short Story) ( By: Lawrence M. Schoen) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Fool's Death (Short Story) ( By: Lawrence M. Schoen) | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Awesome Sauce (Short Story) ( By: Lawrence M. Schoen) | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Remora Immortal (Short Story) ( By: Lawrence M. Schoen) | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
Jack Campbell Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Breach the Hull | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| By Other Means | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Unidentified Funny Objects 6 | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Infinite Stars | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Infinite Stars | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
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