The Black Tide Rising is a Science Fiction series by John Scalzi, made up of 14 books published between 2013 and 2025. It begins with Under a Graveyard Sky ( By: John Ringo) (2013), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Across an Ocean of Stars ( By: Robert E. Hampson) (2025), spanning 12 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | |||
| 1 | Under a Graveyard Sky ( By: John Ringo) | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | To Sail a Darkling Sea ( By: John Ringo) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Islands of Rage & Hope ( By: John Ringo) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Strands of Sorrow ( By: John Ringo) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Black Tide Rising ( With: John Ringo, Jody Lynn Nye, Sarah A. Hoyt, Eric Flint, Michael Z. Williamson, Eric S. Brown) | 2016 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | The Valley of Shadows ( By: John Ringo) | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | Voices of the Fall ( By: John Ringo) | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | River of Night ( By: John Ringo) | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 9 | At the End of the World ( By: Charles E. Gannon) | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 10 | At the End of the Journey ( By: Charles E. Gannon) | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 11 | We Shall Rise ( By: John Ringo, Gary Poole) | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 12 | United We Stand ( By: John Ringo, Gary Poole) | 2024 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 13 | Mountain of Fire ( By: Jason Cordova) | 2024 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 14 | Across an Ocean of Stars ( By: Robert E. Hampson)Latest | 2025 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Black Tide Rising series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Black Tide Rising series?
Start with Under a Graveyard Sky ( By: John Ringo) (2013), the first book in the Black Tide Rising series by John Scalzi. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Black Tide Rising series?
There are 14 books in the Black Tide Rising series by John Scalzi, published between 2013 and 2025.
What is the first book in the Black Tide Rising series?
The first book in the Black Tide Rising series is Under a Graveyard Sky ( By: John Ringo), published in 2013 by John Scalzi.
What is the latest book in the Black Tide Rising series?
The most recent book in the Black Tide Rising series is Across an Ocean of Stars ( By: Robert E. Hampson) (2025) by John Scalzi.