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John Ringo Books in Order

John Ringo is a renowned author of science fiction, military fiction, and fantasy. His diverse background, marked by extensive travel to 23 foreign countries and attendance at fourteen different schools, laid the groundwork for his writing career. After graduating, Ringo served in the US military for four years before pursuing a degree in marine biology. In 1999, he made his literary debut with the novel "A Hymn Before Battle," which gained significant success. Since 2000, he has dedicated himself to writing full-time. With a prolific output, Ringo continues to captivate readers with his imaginative storytelling, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the literary world.

Bibliography verified: March 2026

Quick Answer

What are all of John Ringo's book series? John Ringo has written 20 book series. The most notable is the Black Tide Rising series.

Complete series list with all books in reading order below.

Book Series by John Ringo

  • #1
    Clan of the Claw (With: Harry Turtledove,S.M. Stirling,Jody Lynn Nye,Michael Z. Williamson) cover
    Clan of the Claw (With: Harry Turtledove,S.M. Stirling,Jody Lynn Nye,Michael Z. Williamson)(2011)
  • #2
    By Tooth and Claw (With: Mercedes Lackey,S.M. Stirling,Jody Lynn Nye,Eric Flint) cover
    By Tooth and Claw (With: Mercedes Lackey,S.M. Stirling,Jody Lynn Nye,Eric Flint)(2015)
  • #1
    Gunpowder & Embers (With: Kacey Ezell,Christopher L.Smith) cover
    Gunpowder & Embers (With: Kacey Ezell,Christopher L.Smith)(2020)
  • #1
    More Than Honor (By: S.M. Stirling,David Weber,David Drake) cover
    More Than Honor (By: S.M. Stirling,David Weber,David Drake)(1998)
  • #2
    Worlds of Honor (By: David Weber,Jane Lindskold,Linda Evans,Roland J. Green) cover
    Worlds of Honor (By: David Weber,Jane Lindskold,Linda Evans,Roland J. Green)(1999)
  • #3
    Changer of Worlds (By: David Weber,Eric Flint) cover
    Changer of Worlds (By: David Weber,Eric Flint)(2001)
  • #4
    The Service of the Sword (With: David Weber,Jane Lindskold,Eric Flint,Timothy Zahn,Victor Mitchell) cover
    The Service of the Sword (With: David Weber,Jane Lindskold,Eric Flint,Timothy Zahn,Victor Mitchell)(2003)
  • #5
    In Fire Forged (By: David Weber,Jane Lindskold,Timothy Zahn,Andy Presby) cover
    In Fire Forged (By: David Weber,Jane Lindskold,Timothy Zahn,Andy Presby)(2011)
  • #6
    Beginnings (By: David Weber,Timothy Zahn,Charles E. Gannon,Joelle Presby) cover
    Beginnings (By: David Weber,Timothy Zahn,Charles E. Gannon,Joelle Presby)(2013)
  • #7
    What Price Victory? (By: David Weber) cover
    What Price Victory? (By: David Weber)(2023)
  • #8
    Challenges (By: David Weber) cover
    Challenges (By: David Weber)(2025)
  • #9
    The Best of Jim Baen's Universe cover
    The Best of Jim Baen's Universe(2007)
  • #10
    Citizens cover
    Citizens(2010)
  • #11
    Black Tide Rising cover
    Black Tide Rising(2016)

About John Ringo

John Ringo is a renowned author of science fiction, military fiction, and fantasy. His diverse background, marked by extensive travel to 23 foreign countries and attendance at fourteen different schools, laid the groundwork for his writing career. After graduating, Ringo served in the US military for four years before pursuing a degree in marine biology. In 1999, he made his literary debut with the novel "A Hymn Before Battle," which gained significant success. Since 2000, he has dedicated himself to writing full-time. With a prolific output, Ringo continues to captivate readers with his imaginative storytelling, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the literary world.

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