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Expeditionary Force

by Craig Alanson

19 books Started 2016 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Expeditionary Force is a Science Fiction series by Craig Alanson, made up of 19 books published between 2016 and 2024. It begins with Columbus Day (2016), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Task Force Hammer (Short Story) (2024), spanning 8 years of storytelling.

19books
8years active
2decades
~0.4yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
2010s
1 Columbus Day 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 SpecOps 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Paradise 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Trouble on Paradise (Short Story) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Black Ops 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Zero Hour 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Mavericks 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Renegades 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Homefront 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Armageddon 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Valkyrie 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
12 Critical Mass 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Brushfire 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Breakaway 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Fallout 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Match Game 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Failure Mode 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Aftermath 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Task Force Hammer (Short Story)Latest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Expeditionary Force series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Expeditionary Force series?

Start with Columbus Day (2016), the first book in the Expeditionary Force series by Craig Alanson. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Expeditionary Force series?

There are 19 books in the Expeditionary Force series by Craig Alanson, published between 2016 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Expeditionary Force series?

The first book in the Expeditionary Force series is Columbus Day, published in 2016 by Craig Alanson.

What is the latest book in the Expeditionary Force series?

The most recent book in the Expeditionary Force series is Task Force Hammer (Short Story) (2024) by Craig Alanson.

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About Craig Alanson

Craig Alanson is an American science fiction author best known for his "Expeditionary Force" series. Born in 1973, he served as a US Air Force officer and NATO F-15 pilot before pursuing writing. Alanson's "Expeditionary Force" series, which follows a group of humans and aliens on a military mission against an alien threat, has become a popular success with over 15 books published. His debut novel, "Columbus Day," won the Dragon Award for Best Military Science Fiction in 2016. Alanson's works are praised for their fast-paced action, humorous dialogue, and realistic portrayal of military life. His books have been translated into multiple languages and have sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Alanson continues to release new novels and short stories in the "Expeditionary Force" universe.

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