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Defending the Future

by Jack Campbell

5 books Started 2013 Latest 2021
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The Defending the Future is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Jack Campbell, made up of 5 books published between 2013 and 2021. It begins with Dogs of War ( By: Brenda Cooper, David Sherman, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Mike McPhail) (2013), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is 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), spanning 8 years of storytelling.

5books
8years active
2decades
~2yrs between books
2021latest release
# Title Year Buy
2010s
1 Dogs of War ( By: Brenda Cooper, David Sherman, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Mike McPhail) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Best of Defending the Future ( By: Jack McDevitt, Charles E. Gannon, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Mike McPhail) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 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 from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 In Harm's Way ( By: Mike McPhail) 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
5 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)Latest 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Defending the Future series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Defending the Future series?

Start with Dogs of War ( By: Brenda Cooper, David Sherman, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Mike McPhail) (2013), the first book in the Defending the Future series by Jack Campbell. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Defending the Future series?

There are 5 books in the Defending the Future series by Jack Campbell, published between 2013 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Defending the Future series?

The first book in the Defending the Future series is Dogs of War ( By: Brenda Cooper, David Sherman, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Mike McPhail), published in 2013 by Jack Campbell.

What is the latest book in the Defending the Future series?

The most recent book in the Defending the Future series is 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) by 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.

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