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Chronological Honorverse

by Timothy Zahn

59 books Started 1992 Latest 2022
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The Chronological Honorverse is a Science Fiction series by Timothy Zahn, made up of 59 books published between 1992 and 2022. It begins with On Basilisk Station ( By: David Weber) (1992), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is A Call to Insurrection ( With: David Weber, Thomas Pope) (2022), spanning 30 years of storytelling.

59books
30years active
4decades
~0.5yrs between books
2022latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 On Basilisk Station ( By: David Weber) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Honor of the Queen ( By: David Weber) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Short Victorious War ( By: David Weber) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Field of Dishonor ( By: David Weber) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Flag in Exile ( By: David Weber) 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Honor Among Enemies ( By: David Weber) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 In Enemy Hands ( By: David Weber) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 "A Beautiful Friendship" ( By: David Weber) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 "A Grand Tour" ( By: David Drake) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 "A Whiff of Grapeshot" ( By: S.M. Stirling) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Echoes of Honor ( By: David Weber) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 "The Stray" ( By: Linda Evans) 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 "What Price Dreams?" ( By: David Weber) 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 "Queen's Gambit" ( By: Jane Lindskold) 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 "The Hard Way Home" ( By: David Weber) 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 "Deck Load Strike" ( By: Roland J. Green) 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
17 Ashes of Victory ( By: David Weber) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 "Ms. Midshipwoman Harrington" ( By: David Weber) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 "Changer of Worlds" ( By: David Weber) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 "From the Highlands" ( By: Eric Flint) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 "Nightfall" ( By: David Weber) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 War of Honor ( By: David Weber) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 "Promised Land" ( By: Jane Lindskold) 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 "With One Stone" 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 "A Ship Named Francis" ( By: John Ringo, Victor Mitchell) 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 "Let's Go to Prague" ( By: John Ringo) 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 "Fanatic" ( By: Eric Flint) 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 "The Service of the Sword" ( By: David Weber) 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Crown of Slaves ( By: David Weber, Eric Flint) 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 The Shadow of Saganami ( By: David Weber) 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 At All Costs ( By: David Weber) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Torch of Freedom ( By: David Weber, Eric Flint) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 Storm from the Shadows ( By: David Weber) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
34 Mission of Honor ( By: David Weber) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 A Beautiful Friendship ( By: David Weber) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 "Ruthless" ( By: Jane Lindskold) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 "Let's Dance" ( By: David Weber) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
38 "An Act of War" 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 Fire Season ( By: Jane Lindskold) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40 A Rising Thunder ( By: David Weber) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
41 "By the Book" ( By: Charles E. Gannon) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
42 "A Call to Arms" 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
43 "Beauty and the Beast" ( By: David Weber) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
44 "I Will Build a House of Steel" ( By: David Weber) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
45 "The Best Laid Plans" ( By: David Weber) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
46 "Obligated Service" ( By: Joelle Presby) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
47 Shadow of Freedom ( By: David Weber) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
48 Treecat Wars ( By: David Weber, Jane Lindskold) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
49 A Call to Duty ( With: David Weber) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
50 Cauldron of Ghosts ( By: David Weber, Eric Flint) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
51 A Call to Arms ( With: David Weber, Thomas Pope) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
52 Shadow of Victory ( By: David Weber) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
53 "Our Sacred Honor" ( By: David Weber) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
54 A Call to Vengeance ( With: David Weber, Thomas Pope) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
55 Uncompromising Honor ( By: David Weber) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
56 Dark Fall (Short Story) ( By: David Weber) 2018 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
57 "Recruiting Exercise" ( By: David Weber) 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
58 To End in Fire ( By: David Weber, Eric Flint) 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
59 A Call to Insurrection ( With: David Weber, Thomas Pope)Latest 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Chronological Honorverse series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Chronological Honorverse series?

Start with On Basilisk Station ( By: David Weber) (1992), the first book in the Chronological Honorverse series by Timothy Zahn. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Chronological Honorverse series?

There are 59 books in the Chronological Honorverse series by Timothy Zahn, published between 1992 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Chronological Honorverse series?

The first book in the Chronological Honorverse series is On Basilisk Station ( By: David Weber), published in 1992 by Timothy Zahn.

What is the latest book in the Chronological Honorverse series?

The most recent book in the Chronological Honorverse series is A Call to Insurrection ( With: David Weber, Thomas Pope) (2022) by Timothy Zahn.

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About Timothy Zahn

Timothy Zahn was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1951. He developed a passion for science fiction and began writing stories in high school. Despite struggling with dyslexia, he pursued his passion, earning a degree in physics from the University of Illinois in 1973. Zahn's writing career took off in the 1980s when he published short stories in magazines like Analog Science Fiction and Fact. His breakthrough came in 1984 with the release of "Heir to the Empire," the first novel in the "Thrawn" trilogy set in the Star Wars universe. The trilogy sold millions of copies and established Zahn as a leading Star Wars author. Zahn has written over 60 novels, including the "Cobra" series, "The Quadrail" series, and numerous Star Wars books. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Hugo Award for Best Novella in 1984 for "Cascade Point." Zahn's books have garnered critical acclaim for their engaging plots, well-developed characters, and vivid descriptions of far-off worlds.

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