Nicholas Sansbury Smith Books in Order

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicholas Sansbury Smith thrives on crafting compelling post-apocalyptic worlds. His extensive bibliography includes the Hell Divers series, the Extinction Cycle series, the Trackers series, and the Orbs series. A former disaster planning and mitigation specialist for Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Smith now dedicates himself full-time to writing. When not conjuring apocalyptic scenarios, he enjoys running, biking, and spending time with his family, often while traveling the world. An Ironman triathlete, he resides in Iowa with his wife, their dogs, and a house overflowing with books. Smith engages with his readers through his newsletter and social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Nicholas Sansbury Smith

  • #1
    Extinction Horizon(2014)
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  • #2
    Extinction Edge(2015)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Extinction Age(2015)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Extinction Evolution(2015)
    Amazon
  • #5
    Extinction End(2016)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Extinction Aftermath(2016)
    Amazon
  • #7
    Extinction Lost(2017)
    Amazon
  • #8
    Extinction War(2017)
    Amazon
  • #9
    Extinction Red Line(2018)
    Amazon
  • #1
    Extinction Shadow (With: Anthony J. Melchiorri)(2019)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Extinction Inferno (With: Anthony J. Melchiorri)(2019)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Extinction Ashes (With: Anthony J. Melchiorri)(2019)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Extinction Darkness (With: Anthony J. Melchiorri)(2020)
    Amazon
  • #1
    Orbs I(2013)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Solar Storms(2013)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Orbs II: Stranded(2014)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Orbs III: Redemption(2015)
    Amazon
  • #5
    White Sands and Red Sands(2018)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Exodus (With: Anthony J. Melchiorri)(2018)
    Amazon
  • #1
    Savage Skies(2023)
    Amazon
  • #2
    SNAFU: Black Ops(2016)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Mission from the Extinction Cycle Volume 1(2019)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Missions from the Extinction Cycle(2019)
    Amazon
  • #5
    Missions from the Extinction Cycle Volume II(2019)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Shadow Lab(2024)
    Amazon
  • #7
    Tales from the Starship Discovery(2024)
    Amazon

About Nicholas Sansbury Smith

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicholas Sansbury Smith thrives on crafting compelling post-apocalyptic worlds. His extensive bibliography includes the Hell Divers series, the Extinction Cycle series, the Trackers series, and the Orbs series. A former disaster planning and mitigation specialist for Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Smith now dedicates himself full-time to writing. When not conjuring apocalyptic scenarios, he enjoys running, biking, and spending time with his family, often while traveling the world. An Ironman triathlete, he resides in Iowa with his wife, their dogs, and a house overflowing with books. Smith engages with his readers through his newsletter and social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter.

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