Dire Earth Cycle Books in Order

An alien-built space elevator protects Darwin from a plague devastating the rest of Earth. Immune scavenger Skyler Luiken gathers resources beyond its safe zone, but a malfunction threatens humanity's refuge and deepens questions about the structure's creators.

Skyler Luiken and scientist Tania Sharma establish a colony beneath a second alien space elevator in Brazil. Attacks by plague-immune soldiers isolate Skyler, forcing him to fight for the settlement while investigating the Builders' unexplained plans.

Skyler Luiken's immune scavengers search plague-ravaged Earth for mysterious artifacts left by the alien Builders. Discoveries in Africa and dangers across scattered human settlements complicate a race to understand what the Builders intend for humanity.

A devastating disease plunges twenty-third-century Earth into violence and madness. Returning from a mission, pilot Skyler Luiken discovers his immunity, while other survivors head toward Darwin, where an unexplained alien artifact offers humanity a possible refuge.

Skyler Luiken and Gloria Tsandi's crews are scattered across Carthage and its orbiting stations after breaching an alien blockade. Short of supplies and unable to communicate reliably, they must attack their enemies' installations and find a route home.

Skyler Luiken's crew travels to a distant world to help aliens trapped behind a destructive blockade. Encountering another human ship under Gloria Tsandi complicates the mission, and the rival crews must cooperate as their common enemy closes in.