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Explore the Shadow of War books by Anthony J. Melchiorri in order, with short summaries and a series reading list to help you choose where to start reading.

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Shadow of War books in publication order

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Buried Starship

by Anthony J. Melchiorri

2025

Under alien occupation, former Marine Jace Hawthorne smuggles medical technology to protect his family. Discovering evidence of a powerful buried starship makes him a target, forcing him to risk awakening an ancient weapon to save them.

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Relic Fleet

by Anthony J. Melchiorri

2025

Jace Hawthorne and the Revenant's crew seek lost alien technology to keep their rebellion alive. Rival factions and hidden traitors turn the search into a struggle over trust, with humanity's resistance threatened by betrayal from within.

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Future Guard

by Anthony J. Melchiorri

2026

Hunted after a major rescue, Jace Hawthorne struggles with the physical cost of commanding an alien warship. Saving his mother may require trusting former enemies, while awakening ancient warriors offers the rebellion a dangerous new chance.

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Hive Empire

by Anthony J. Melchiorri

2026

When Connor disappears, Jace Hawthorne inherits command of a rebellion strained by uncertainty. Rumours of a hidden alien armada offer a possible victory, but the search leads to a devastated world where the truth could destroy their hopes.

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Scars of Rebellion

by Anthony J. Melchiorri

2026

With the rebellion divided by betrayal, Jace Hawthorne receives orders to infiltrate an enemy research facility on his homeworld. His mother may be held inside, turning a dangerous military mission into a personal test of loyalty and sacrifice.

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Fire of Dawn

by Anthony J. Melchiorri

2027

Alien reprisals are destroying worlds faster than Rising Dawn can liberate them. Jace Hawthorne prepares a desperate strike at the Overlords' homeland, but first must discover its location while holding together a battered fleet and an unlikely alliance.

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