Karen Traviss Books in Order
Karen Traviss is a #1 New York Times best-selling novelist, scriptwriter, and comics author who has garnered critical acclaim for her award-nominated Wess'har series. Her work on major franchises such as Halo, Gears of War, Batman, and G.I. Joe has earned her a diverse and enthusiastic fan base. Renowned for her military science fiction, Traviss has also successfully transitioned to the real-world setting with her techno-thriller series RINGER, which includes GOING GREY and BLACK RUN. A former defence correspondent and TV and newspaper journalist, she currently resides in Wiltshire, England, where she is actively working on SACRIFICIAL RED, the third installment in the RINGER series, as well as sequels to THE BEST OF US in the NOMAD series, a collaboration with Galaxy's Edge.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Karen Traviss
- #1AmazonThe Fall of Reach (By: Eric Nylund)(2001)
- #2AmazonFirst Strike (By: Eric Nylund)(2003)
- #3AmazonThe Thursday War(2012)
- #4AmazonBroken Circle (By: John Shirley)(2014)
- #5AmazonHunters in the Dark (By: Peter David)(2015)
- #6AmazonSaint's Testimony (By: Frank O'Connor)(2015)
- #7AmazonShadow of Intent (By: Joseph Staten)(2015)
- #8AmazonLegacy of Onyx (By: Matt Forbeck)(2017)
- #9AmazonContact Harvest (By: Joseph Staten)(2019)
- #10AmazonShadows of Reach (By: Troy Denning)(2020)
- #11AmazonThe Rubicon Protocol (By: Kelly Gay)(2022)
- #12AmazonOutcasts (By: Troy Denning)(2023)
- #13AmazonEpitaph (By: Kelly Gay)(2024)
- #14AmazonEdge of Dawn (By: Kelly Gay)(2025)
- #1AmazonBetrayal (By: Aaron Allston)(2006)
- #2AmazonBloodlines(2006)
- #3AmazonTempest (By: Troy Denning)(2006)
- #4AmazonExile (By: Aaron Allston)(2007)
- #5AmazonSacrifice(2007)
- #6AmazonInferno (By: Troy Denning)(2007)
- #7AmazonFury (By: Aaron Allston)(2007)
- #8AmazonRevelation(2008)
- #9AmazonInvincible (By: Troy Denning)(2008)
- #1AmazonThe Clone Wars(2008)
- #2AmazonWild Space (By: Karen Miller)(2008)
- #3AmazonNo Prisoners(2009)
- #4AmazonStealth (By: Karen Miller)(2010)
- #5AmazonSiege (By: Karen Miller)(2010)
- #6AmazonYear's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection(2004)
- #7AmazonHalo: Evolutions: Essential Tales of the Halo Universe(2009)
- #8AmazonHalo: Evolutions, Volume II(2010)
- #1AmazonVector Prime (By: R.A. Salvatore)(1999)
- #2AmazonDark Tide, Book I: Onslaught (By: Michael A. Stackpole)(1999)
- #3AmazonDark Tide, Book II: Ruin (By: Michael A. Stackpole)(2000)
- #4AmazonAgents of Chaos, Book I: Hero's Trial (By: James Luceno)(2000)
- #5AmazonAgents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse (By: James Luceno)(2000)
- #6AmazonBalance Point (By: Kathy Tyers,Michael Cumpsty)(2000)
- #7AmazonDark Tide Onslaught (By: Michael A. Stackpole)(2000)
- #8AmazonRecovery - Short Story (By: Troy Denning)(2001)
- #9AmazonEdge of Victory, Book I : Conquest (By: Greg Keyes)(2001)
- #10AmazonEdge of Victory, Book II: Rebirth (By: Greg Keyes)(2001)
- #11AmazonStar by Star (By: Troy Denning)(2001)
- #12AmazonYlesia (By: Walter Jon Williams)(2002)
- #13AmazonDark Journey (By: Elaine Cunningham)(2002)
- #14AmazonThe Apprentice (By: Elaine Cunningham)(2002)
- #15AmazonEnemy Lines I: Rebel Dream (By: Aaron Allston)(2002)
- #16AmazonEnemy Lines II: Rebel Stand (By: Aaron Allston)(2002)
- #17AmazonTraitor (By: Matthew Woodring Stover)(2002)
- #18AmazonDestiny's Way (By: Walter Jon Williams)(2002)
- #19AmazonEmissary of the Void (By: Greg Keyes)(2002)
- #20AmazonForce Heretic, Book I: Remnant (By: Sean Williams,Shane Dix)(2003)
- #21AmazonForce Heretic, Book II: Refugee (By: Sean Williams,Shane Dix)(2003)
- #22AmazonForce Heretic, Book III: Reunion (By: Sean Williams,Shane Dix)(2003)
- #23AmazonThe Final Prophecy (By: Greg Keyes)(2003)
- #24AmazonStar Wars: The New Jedi Order - The Final Prophecy (By: Greg Keyes)(2003)
- #25AmazonThe Unifying Force (By: James Luceno)(2003)
- #26AmazonBoba Fett: A Practical Man(2006)
- #27AmazonEnemy Lines II Rebel Stand (By: Aaron Allston)(2012)
About Karen Traviss
Karen Traviss is a #1 New York Times best-selling novelist, scriptwriter, and comics author who has garnered critical acclaim for her award-nominated Wess'har series. Her work on major franchises such as Halo, Gears of War, Batman, and G.I. Joe has earned her a diverse and enthusiastic fan base. Renowned for her military science fiction, Traviss has also successfully transitioned to the real-world setting with her techno-thriller series RINGER, which includes GOING GREY and BLACK RUN. A former defence correspondent and TV and newspaper journalist, she currently resides in Wiltshire, England, where she is actively working on SACRIFICIAL RED, the third installment in the RINGER series, as well as sequels to THE BEST OF US in the NOMAD series, a collaboration with Galaxy's Edge.
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