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Dayton Ward Books in Order

Dayton Ward is a prolific science fiction author and software developer, with a background in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served for eleven years after joining immediately following high school. He now brings his unique perspective to his writing, often collaborating with friend and co-writer Kevin Dilmore. Ward is the author of several notable novels, including the Star Trek novels "In the Name of Honor" and "Open Secrets," as well as science fiction novels "The Last World War" and "The Genesis Protocol." His short stories have appeared in various anthologies, including the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds series, Yard Dog Press's "Houston, We've Got Bubbas," and the Star Trek: New Frontier anthology "No Limits." Ward currently resides in Kansas City with his family, but maintains a lifelong connection to his Florida roots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Bibliography verified: March 2026

Quick Answer

What are all of Dayton Ward's book series? Dayton Ward has written 23 book series. The most notable is the 24 series.

Complete series list with all books in reading order below.

Book Series by Dayton Ward

  • #1
    Glass Empires (With: David Mack,Greg Cox,Kevin Dilmore,Margaret Clark,Mike Sussman) cover
    Glass Empires (With: David Mack,Greg Cox,Kevin Dilmore,Margaret Clark,Mike Sussman)(2007)
  • #2
    Obsidian Alliances (By: Keith R.A. DeCandido) cover
    Obsidian Alliances (By: Keith R.A. DeCandido)(2007)

About Dayton Ward

Dayton Ward is a prolific science fiction author and software developer, with a background in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served for eleven years after joining immediately following high school. He now brings his unique perspective to his writing, often collaborating with friend and co-writer Kevin Dilmore. Ward is the author of several notable novels, including the Star Trek novels "In the Name of Honor" and "Open Secrets," as well as science fiction novels "The Last World War" and "The Genesis Protocol." His short stories have appeared in various anthologies, including the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds series, Yard Dog Press's "Houston, We've Got Bubbas," and the Star Trek: New Frontier anthology "No Limits." Ward currently resides in Kansas City with his family, but maintains a lifelong connection to his Florida roots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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