Jerry Boyd Books in Order
This page has Jerry Boyd books in order, with quick summaries, Bob and Nikki and Fat Man's Gift series guides, and easy help on where to start.
Last updated: July 6, 2026
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Publication Order
55 books
Bob's Saucer Repair
by Jerry Boyd
2019
Mechanic Bob comes home to find a crashed saucer and Nikki, the alien pilot trying to keep it running. One repair job, and one call to his friend John, turns into a secret business and a life he never saw coming.
Charlie's Planet
by Jerry Boyd
2019
Bob and Nikki head off on a honeymoon to celebrate her pregnancy, but duty refuses to stay home. Even a trip meant for family time comes with aliens, old rivals, and fresh headaches.
Lost in Transit
by Jerry Boyd
2019
Bob would love a couple of quiet days, but the mystery of a colony ship makes that impossible. John is chasing answers of his own, and the crew ends up with another problem too big to ignore.
Shady Oaks
by Jerry Boyd
2019
With Nikki away helping a friend, Bob is left to juggle a growing repair business, troublesome newcomers, and his own frayed nerves. The result is a busy, funny entry full of strain, suspicion, and more strange company.
Starfoot
by Jerry Boyd
2019
John's old friend needs help, Bob gets caught moving alien hardware, and abandoned saucers on the Moon open another door to trouble. What starts as one bad stretch turns into several new adventures at once.
Whammo Ranch
by Jerry Boyd
2019
A damaged saucer arrives carrying sick passengers, and the danger threatens more than just Bob's crew. Moving operations to a farm gives them room to work, but not much peace.
Captain Caveman
by Jerry Boyd
2020
Delivering a shipload of lost property to a forgotten colony sounds simple until the dangers start stacking up. The mission may also leave Bob with new responsibilities, and maybe new crew.
Let's Make a Deal
by Jerry Boyd
2020
Bob finally gets a shot at peace with the Squirrels, and his friend Natti is named ambassador. The problem is, not every Squirrel wants peace, and the fragile deal may collapse before it starts.
Monkey Business
by Jerry Boyd
2020
A slip of the tongue sends Bob racing to help the old Commonwealth Navy fleet when he thought he was finally getting a break. One rescue leads to another on the long road back to Nikki.
Roo the Day
by Jerry Boyd
2020
Captain Bob and the Gene escort Joanna's new friend home, but derelict ships and little Roos turn the trip into a test of conscience and nerve. New people and new places come with plenty of trouble.
Saucer Holler
by Jerry Boyd
2020
The crew returns to Earth for babies, rest, and a little family chaos, only to get pulled back into space by an old friend's request. Bob's new in-laws and stepson make the stopover even livelier.
Secret Squirrels
by Jerry Boyd
2020
The Squirrels want Bob and the Gene out of their sky, and diplomacy only gets him so far. To keep peace and protect his crew, Bob may have to prove he is not an enemy.
Shaved Ape Key
by Jerry Boyd
2020
Bob can't even give away a space carrier without trouble following him. As he learns to command the Gene, unfinished business drags one of his most loyal bots into a mission of his own.
Admiral Bob
by Jerry Boyd
2021
Pressed into a promotion he never wanted, Bob has to figure out what an admiral actually does. Earth promptly gives him the answer by becoming the next source of trouble.
Baycation
by Jerry Boyd
2021
After too much time in deep space, Bob tries to take a real break. Stress, bad luck, and his talent for finding trouble make relaxation harder than expected.
Deadbot
by Jerry Boyd
2021
Getting the Roos to their new home should solve one problem, but the planet has ugly surprises of its own. A Roo explorer uncovers another mess, sending Bob and the crew back into rescue mode.
Home Again
by Jerry Boyd
2021
Bringing Amelia home ought to be simple, but Bob's crew rarely gets simple. Peacekeeping, family strain, and one more nudge from Murphy keep the trip lively.
Home is Where the Heat is
by Jerry Boyd
2021
Back on Earth for some overdue rest, Bob and his friends discover too many people want Commonwealth tech for themselves. Their homecoming quickly turns into a security problem.
Hoopee Do
by Jerry Boyd
2021
A difficult visitor and a very odd saucer put Bob's Saucer Repair to the test. Finding a promising new planet helps, but only if the crew can get through the mission first.
Take Me Home
by Jerry Boyd
2021
Bob and the fleet head back to Earth hoping for a smoother landing with the people there. A celebratory concert and a new wave of chaos make that unlikely.
Wreckers
by Jerry Boyd
2021
A mysterious beacon sends the fleet on what should be a routine check. Bob suspects a trap, and the mission opens the door to fresh allies and old heroes.
Can You Take a Juke?
by Jerry Boyd
2022
Bob hopes to do business with Homm's people, but their troubles pull BSR into a risky salvage of buried knowledge. The mission gets even busier when Bob finds another apprentice for Scotti.
Don't Give Up the Shop
by Jerry Boyd
2022
A stretch of shore leave turns into rescue work when Bob, Nikki, and the crew get pulled back into other people's problems. Andre's new romance adds heart and fresh trouble to the trip.
Fort Scratchy
by Jerry Boyd
2022
Firestarter struggles to adapt from a primitive world to life aboard the Gene. While the crew helps her settle in, Topper's past and a new AI create fresh complications.
Gene's Regret
by Jerry Boyd
2022
While Veronica searches for a system to call home, she uncovers one scarred by an old disaster. Bob wants the fleet to investigate, but Gene's sudden reluctance suggests the mission may uncover more than wreckage.
Hand Jive
by Jerry Boyd
2022
Andre runs into trouble on leave, Rachel joins BSR, and slavers return looking to sideline the company. A stowaway and a dangerous new world keep the crew juggling one crisis after another.
Mr. Wilson's Neighborhood
by Jerry Boyd
2022
After helping the Slow Boatmen settle, Bob and the BSR crew head home to the Holler for a breather. Naturally, Murphy has other plans.
Slow-Mo
by Jerry Boyd
2022
Bob helps the Boatmen settle on a new planet, only to find danger waiting there too. At the same time, the Walnut Cartel makes one more play against BSR.
The Boatmen
by Jerry Boyd
2022
Captain Sloan tries to make amends for a bad call, while Bob learns the Boatmen may not be as safe from the cats as he thought. One painful mistake forces the crew to rethink the whole situation.
Trifecta
by Jerry Boyd
2022
This three-part entry follows different corners of BSR as Topper hunts for a lost bot, Captain Joshua goes seeking love and trade, and Dingus makes a friend through a well-meant good deed.
Bob Has a Tantrum
by Jerry Boyd
2023
Bob heads into Commonwealth bureaucracy to settle unfinished business, and the journey starts with two weeks in zero gravity. The crew of the BS Karen soon learns the paperwork is only part of the problem.
Cleanup on Aisle Squatch
by Jerry Boyd
2023
While trying to keep Earth stable, Bob answers a desperate call for help that sends Topper, Dingus, and then the fleet into deep trouble. The mission hints at something much larger happening in Commonwealth space.
Dog Days
by Jerry Boyd
2023
A Tokyo concert goes sideways, Topper has to smooth things over, and old family trouble lands in the middle of the trip. Meanwhile, the girls make friends and the chaos keeps growing.
Hannah Comes Home
by Jerry Boyd
2023
Jim is trying to build a future with Hannah while cleaning up a mess his father helped create. Bob and Nikki are determined to make the wedding, but getting everything fixed in time is another matter.
Joy to the Squirrels
by Jerry Boyd
2023
Bob expects a little rest on Charlie's planet, but a mysterious old bot and a rescue mission for Jossi and Lakki ruin the plan. The crew has a lot to finish before they can get home for a wedding.
Kid Stuff
by Jerry Boyd
2023
Poor reception at Oak leads Bob to an emperor with bigger problems than missed messages. Bob and the Gene rush to help and wind up meeting a whole new group they barely understand.
No Good Deed
by Jerry Boyd
2023
Bob tries to be a good neighbor and winds up more famous than he wants to be. The real problem is figuring out what to do when help comes with attention and unwanted rewards.
Sheriff Bob
by Jerry Boyd
2023
Earth is finally freer of Commonwealth control, but that makes it a tempting target for outsiders and opportunists. Bob has to protect home while an old enemy keeps pushing back.
Shipping Out
by Jerry Boyd
2023
Moving a few hundred people and all their belongings should be easy for a crew this experienced. Bob's luck says otherwise, and the evacuation keeps generating new problems.
The Butler Did It
by Jerry Boyd
2023
Catching the Squirrel behind recent horrors should end one crisis, but it only begins a harder trip. Bob and the fleet have to turn a bounty run into a survival exercise.
Unfriendly Relations
by Jerry Boyd
2023
Back on Earth, Bob finally seems able to enjoy some real downtime without longing for deep space. Then the next job arrives, and the black starts calling again.
A Reptile Dysfunction
by Jerry Boyd
2024
When Bob learns that castaways may be linked to his new friends, there is only one answer, mount a rescue. The trip proves far messier and stranger than the plan.
Baby Ruth
by Jerry Boyd
2024
The Gene reaches Charlie's in time for Jim and Hannah's baby's birth, but even that happy moment can't keep trouble away. Bob and the crew are soon back in the middle of it.
Chicken Train
by Jerry Boyd
2024
BSR sets out to keep the peace in its part of the galaxy and quickly realizes it has misread the whole situation. Bob's best chance may be a new friend who sees what the fleet missed.
Deuces Wild
by Jerry Boyd
2024
Bob and the crew are back in the Holler, pretending they might finally relax. It does not last, especially when somebody decides they can run things better than Bob.
Doctor Mark
by Jerry Boyd
2024
Mark discovers that the same gift that helps him fix machines can also heal people. With a backlog of needs piling up and family pressure rising, he has to decide what kind of man and magic-user he wants to be.
Friends With Boomafits
by Jerry Boyd
2024
BSR believes things are under control on Zarathrustra right up until they very much are not. Bob and the fleet have to put out the latest fire before their new world slips into danger.
Gone Fishing
by Jerry Boyd
2024
Bob and his family plan a few easy days on Charlie's Planet, which is exactly when everyone with unfinished business finds him. Even an admiral cannot take a quiet vacation for long.
Mark's Magic
by Jerry Boyd
2024
Mark is content working as a mechanic until keepsakes from his grandfather reveal that he has a place in a hidden magical world. Suddenly he has new abilities, new questions, and a very different future.
Mei's Quest
by Jerry Boyd
2024
Mark and Denise hope for a quiet honeymoon, but Denise's mother already has another problem waiting for them. Even time off becomes another mission in this practical, family-centered fantasy series.
Nikki's Day Out
by Jerry Boyd
2024
Nikki asks Bob to help a failing colony from her Guide days, only to find some colonists do not want saving. Bob can explain the situation, but their shepherd adds fresh complications.
Steamed Punks
by Jerry Boyd
2024
A bizarre derelict draws BSR to a planet that does not seem to follow the usual rules. Understanding the place is hard enough, and fixing it is harder.
There's No Space Like Home
by Jerry Boyd
2024
The Gene scrambles to bring Milly home safely, then Bob and Nikki try to salvage a few peaceful days on Earth. The rescue is hard enough, and the shore leave does not stay quiet either.
Thus Shook Zarathrustra
by Jerry Boyd
2024
Sally thinks the new planet is finally ready for settlement, but turning a cleared world into a livable one is harder than it sounds. Bob's crew has a lot of work ahead before anyone can truly move in.
Wise Guys
by Jerry Boyd
2024
Bob tries for a few dirt-side days off, but an old friend of John's gets him tangled in more trouble. While Bob works to keep the mess contained, the girls try to carve out some fun.
Where should I start?
If you want the main series from the beginning: Bob's Saucer Repair → Whammo Ranch → Shady Oaks
If you want Bob and Nikki once the scope gets bigger: Deadbot → Admiral Bob → Hoopee Do
If you want a later run with the wider cast in place: Mr. Wilson's Neighborhood → Unfriendly Relations → Dog Days
If you'd rather try his fantasy series: Mark's Magic → Doctor Mark → Mei's Quest
Author bio
Jerry Boyd was born on June 6, 1961, in Purdy, Missouri, and grew up in the Ozarks. Later he lived in mid-Missouri, and that plainspoken, practical background shows up all through his fiction. His stories often feel like they were written by someone who knew how to fix a truck, make supper, and help a neighbor before asking too many questions.
Before he became a novelist, Boyd worked a string of jobs, including machinist, short-order cook, and electronics assembly technician. He also graduated from Cassville High School and the University of Missouri Rolla. Those working-world details mattered, because his books are full of people who solve strange problems with tools, patience, and common sense.
He liked characters who could build, repair, patch, and improvise.
Family changed the shape of his life. After his daughter was born, he became a stay-at-home dad, a role he jokingly described as being the house husband while his wife earned the paycheck. That domestic, grounded point of view stayed with him, and it gave even his wildest stories a calm, everyday center.
When he finally turned seriously to writing, he moved fast. His first novel, Bob's Saucer Repair, arrived in 2019 and introduced the series that would define his work: a mechanic, an alien pilot, a hidden repair business, and a whole lot of offbeat trouble. Readers who clicked with it usually stayed for the same reasons, the banter, the kindness under the jokes, and the feeling that ordinary people could handle extraordinary messes.
He did not waste time once he got going.
Over the next few years Boyd built the Bob and Nikki books into a long-running saga that included titles like Whammo Ranch, Shady Oaks, and Admiral Bob. The series starts as a funny first-contact story, then grows into something broader, with found family, rescue missions, alien politics, robots, colonies, and endless repair jobs. Even when the setting widens to ships and far-off planets, the books keep one boot on the ground.
In 2024 he launched a second series, Fat Man's Gift, beginning with Mark's Magic and followed by Doctor Mark and Mei's Quest. Those books shift from science fiction to fantasy, but the appeal is similar: capable people, odd new problems, and a tone that stays warm even when the stakes rise. Whether he was writing about a flying saucer or a hidden magical talent, Boyd kept coming back to help, duty, and the strange fun of figuring things out.
Away from the keyboard, he enjoyed vehicle maintenance, electronics, shooting, free-flight airplanes, card games, and Scrabble. Friends and readers remembered his humor, and the books reflect that too, with jokes that feel homemade rather than polished for show.
Jerry Boyd died on December 2, 2024, at his home in St. James, Missouri. He left behind his wife, Donna, their daughter Libby, and a large body of fast-moving, generous-hearted stories. If you want the clearest picture of what he liked to write, start with Bob's Saucer Repair. If you want to see him trying something new near the end, pick up Mark's Magic.
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