Nicholas Sansbury Smith
**Nicholas Sansbury Smith** (born 1971) is an American author known for his post-apocalyptic and horror novels. Born in California, Smith served in the US Marine Corps before becoming a writer. His debut novel, "Hell House," was published in 2006 and launched his popular "Orbs" series. Other notable works include the "Extinction Protocol" trilogy, the "Viral" trilogy, and the "Orphans" trilogy. Smith's novels have achieved critical and commercial success, with several bestsellers. He has won numerous awards, including the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel for "Hell House" and the International Thriller Writers Award for Best Thriller for "Orphans." Smith's work is praised for its intense action, suspenseful plots, and relatable characters. He has established himself as a leading voice in the post-apocalyptic and horror genres.
Book Series by Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Extinction Cycle Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Extinction Horizon | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Extinction Edge | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Extinction Age | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Extinction Evolution | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Extinction End | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Extinction Aftermath | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Extinction Lost (Short Story) | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Extinction War | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Extinction Red Line | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Extinction Cycle: Dark Age Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Extinction Shadow ( With: Anthony J. Melchiorri) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Extinction Inferno ( With: Anthony J. Melchiorri) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Extinction Ashes ( With: Anthony J. Melchiorri) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Extinction Darkness ( With: Anthony J. Melchiorri) | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
E-Day Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| E-Day | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Burning Earth | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dark Moon | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Galaxy In Flames Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Last Steward | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Ship | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Lion | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Hell Divers Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Hell Divers | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ghosts | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deliverance | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wolves | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Captives | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Allegiance | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Warriors | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| King of the Wastes | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Radioactive | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fallout | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Renegades | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Heroes | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
New Frontier Series with Anthony J. Melchiorri
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Fire | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wild Lands | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wild Warriors | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
Orbs Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Orbs I | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Solar Storms (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Orbs II: Stranded | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Orbs III: Redemption | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| White Sands and Red Sands | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Exodus ( With: Anthony J. Melchiorri) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Chronological Orbs Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Orbs I | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Orbs II: Stranded | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Orbs III: Redemption | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Solar Storms (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| White Sands and Red Sands | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Exodus ( With: Anthony J. Melchiorri) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Sons of War Series with Tom Abrahams
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Sons of War | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Saints | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sinners | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Soldiers ( With: Tom Abrahams) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
The Tisaian Chronicles Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Biomass Revolution | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Squad 19 | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Royal Knight | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Trackers Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Trackers | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Hunted | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Storm | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Damned | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
Nicholas Sansbury Smith Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Savage Skies | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
Nicholas Sansbury Smith Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| SNAFU: Black Ops | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mission from the Extinction Cycle Volume 1 | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Missions from the Extinction Cycle | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Missions from the Extinction Cycle Volume II | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Shadow Lab | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tales from the Starship Discovery | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
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