Shadow of War Books in Order
Part ofAnthony J. Melchiorri Books in OrderExplore 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
6 books
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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