Publication Reading Order
The Chronological Ring of Fire is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Eric Flint, made up of 35 books published between 2000 and 2025. It begins with 1632 (2000), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is 1637: The French Correction ( With: Walter H. Hunt) (2025), spanning 25 years of storytelling.
35books
25years active
3decades
~0.7yrs between books
2025latest release
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | |||
| 1 | 1632 | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | 1633 ( With: David Weber) | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | 1634: The Galileo Affair ( With: Andrew Dennis) | 2004 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | 1634: The Ram Rebellion ( With: Virginia DeMarce) | 2006 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | 1635: The Cannon Law ( With: Andrew Dennis) | 2006 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | 1634: The Baltic War ( With: David Weber) | 2007 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | 1634: The Bavarian Crisis ( With: Virginia DeMarce) | 2007 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | 1635: The Dreeson Incident ( With: Virginia DeMarce) | 2008 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 9 | 1635: The Eastern Front | 2010 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 10 | 1636: The Saxon Uprising | 2011 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 11 | 1635: Papal Stakes ( With: Charles E. Gannon) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 12 | 1636: The Kremlin Games ( With: Gorg Huff, Paula Goodlett) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 13 | 1636: The Devil's Opera ( With: David Carrico) | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 14 | 1636: Commander Cantrell in the West Indies ( With: Charles E. Gannon) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 15 | 1636: The Viennese Waltz ( With: Gorg Huff, Paula Goodlett) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 16 | 1636: The Cardinal Virtues ( With: Walter H. Hunt) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 17 | 1635: A Parcel of Rogues ( With: Andrew Dennis) | 2016 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 18 | 1636: The Chronicles of Dr. Gribbleflotz ( By: Kerryn Offord) | 2016 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 19 | 1636: The Ottoman Onslaught | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 20 | 1636: Mission to the Mughals ( With: Griffin Barber) | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 21 | 1636: The Vatican Sanction ( With: Charles E. Gannon) | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 22 | 1637: The Volga Rules ( With: Gorg Huff, Paula Goodlett) | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 23 | 1637: The Polish Maelstrom | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 24 | 1636: The China Venture ( With: Iver P. Cooper) | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 25 | 1636: The Atlantic Encounter ( With: Walter H. Hunt) | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 26 | 1637: No Peace Beyond the Line ( With: Charles E. Gannon) | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 27 | A 1632 Christmas ( With: Walt Boyes, Joy Ward, Bjorn Hasseler) | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 28 | 1637: The Peacock Throne ( With: Griffin Barber) | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 29 | 1636: Calabar's War ( By: Charles E. Gannon, Robert E. Waters) | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 30 | 1637: Dr. Gribbleflotz and the Soul of Stoner ( By: Rick Boatright, Kerryn Offord) | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 31 | 1637: The Transylvanian Decision (Short Story) | 2023 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 32 | 1638: The Sovereign States | 2023 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 33 | 1635: The Weaver's Code ( With: Jody Lynn Nye) | 2024 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 34 | 1637: The Pacific Initiative ( By: Iver P. Cooper)Latest | 2025 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 35 | 1637: The French Correction ( With: Walter H. Hunt) | 2025 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Chronological Ring of Fire series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Chronological Ring of Fire series?
Start with 1632 (2000), the first book in the Chronological Ring of Fire series by Eric Flint. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Chronological Ring of Fire series?
There are 35 books in the Chronological Ring of Fire series by Eric Flint, published between 2000 and 2025.
What is the first book in the Chronological Ring of Fire series?
The first book in the Chronological Ring of Fire series is 1632, published in 2000 by Eric Flint.
What is the latest book in the Chronological Ring of Fire series?
The most recent book in the Chronological Ring of Fire series is 1637: The French Correction ( With: Walter H. Hunt) (2025) by Eric Flint.
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