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Cap Kennedy Books in Order

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Explore the Cap Kennedy books in order by E. C. Tubb, with a complete reading list and book summaries to help you follow the series and choose where to begin.

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Cap Kennedy books in publication order

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17 books

1

Galaxy of The Lost

by EC Tubb

1973

Cap Kennedy serves as Earth’s troubleshooter among worlds with unfamiliar science and alien ways of thinking. A crack in the cosmos presents his latest assignment, requiring the space agent to confront an extraordinary danger and find a way to seal it.

2

Monster of Metelaze

by EC Tubb

1973

Cap Kennedy investigates Metelaze, where promises of ancient scientific secrets fuel defiance of Terra. Discovering who offers its leaders unlimited wealth and power means confronting a mysterious threat linked to a civilization that vanished long ago.

3

Cap Kennedy pursues a slave ship after alien powers defy Terran prohibitions on kidnapping and human trafficking. His solitary mission must stop the criminals while avoiding a confrontation Earth cannot afford with multiple species.

4

A World Aflame

by EC Tubb

1974

Ancient technology gives Naxos's tyrannical ruler a pillar of energy that might secure power over many worlds. Cap Kennedy and his scientific team intervene before the discovery becomes a weapon or destroys the planet itself.

5

Earth Enslaved

by EC Tubb

1974

An artificial cosmic torus drifts toward Earth's orbit, threatening devastation. Cap Kennedy and three companions undertake a desperate mission to divert it, venturing into a phenomenon whose dangers prove stranger than their initial calculations suggest.

6

Eater of Worlds

by EC Tubb

1974

Following a trail of murder and danger across several worlds, Cap Kennedy reaches an isolated desert valley. Its ancient, sphinxlike structure conceals a mystery predating humanity and a threat that could extend far beyond the planet.

7

Alien scientists discover how to unleash humanity's buried animal instincts and offer the knowledge to Terra's enemies. Cap Kennedy must stop them, knowing their techniques could transform him and his companions into the very threat they confront.

8

Jewel of Jarhen

by EC Tubb

1974

An ancient artifact sends Cap Kennedy's mind a million years into the past, leaving him near death. Three fellow agents race to break its hold while facing an enemy whose threat extends to an entire world.

9

Planet of Dread

by EC Tubb

1974

Defeated in a confrontation with Dr. Kaifeng, Cap Kennedy seeks help from mysterious surgeons. Their price sends him into a staged adventure in a brutal world of swords and sorcery, where survival offers another chance against his enemy.

10

Seetee Alert!

by EC Tubb

1974

Cap Kennedy and his crew encounter a swarm of Seetee, a substance that explosively reacts with ordinary matter. Evidence suggests it is heading toward the Sun, turning their narrow escape into a mission to prevent Earth's destruction.

11

The Genetic Buccaneer

by EC Tubb

1974

Cap Kennedy investigates the abduction of leading geneticists, tracing their disappearance to Dr. Kaifeng. The scientist's plan to create brilliant, obedient monsters threatens Earth with an army that could overpower its defenses and reshape humanity.

12

The Gholan Gate

by EC Tubb

1974

Cap Kennedy investigates an ancient gateway offering visitors a reality where every desire is fulfilled. Its irresistible pleasures create a dangerous dependence, giving those who control access the power to demand loyalty, betrayal, and entire worlds.

13

The Spawn of Laban

by EC Tubb

1974

Cap Kennedy travels to Eriadne to investigate a remnant of ancient alien construction on a hunters' paradise. The mission becomes a deadly struggle against a seemingly invulnerable monster and a threat that could make Terra the next prize.

14

Dr. Kaifeng escapes with an extraordinary ship, a devoted crew, and a prized FATE operative as hostage. Pursuit leads beyond the Milky Way, where his newfound capabilities threaten the future of human expansion among the stars.

15

Ghost of Epidoris

by EC Tubb

1975

Cap Kennedy investigates Epidoris, where monsters appear after sunset and people vanish, including an entire military barracks. The apparent haunting becomes a dangerous case involving forces that threaten far more than the frightened inhabitants.

16

Mimics of Dephene

by EC Tubb

1975

Cap Kennedy visits a quarantined planet whose native creatures can imitate people and animals. When he and his crew are repeatedly duplicated, identifying allies and enemies becomes crucial to stopping a would-be conqueror's plans.

17

The Galactiad

by EC Tubb

1983

Powerful beings force the galaxy's civilizations into a contest for their amusement. Earth's team of athletes and scientists must face rivals willing to cheat, knowing defeat could mean the destruction of humanity.

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