BattleTech Legends Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of BattleTech Legends books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Decision at Thunder Rift
Buy on Amazon1986
Mercenary's Star
Buy on Amazon1987
The Price of Glory
Buy on Amazon1987
Warrior: Riposte (By: Michael A. Stackpole)
Buy on Amazon1988
Warrior: En Garde (By: Michael A. Stackpole)
Buy on Amazon1988
Warrior: Coupé (By: Michael A. Stackpole)
Buy on Amazon1989
Heir to the Dragon (By: Robert N. Charrette)
Buy on Amazon1989
Blood Legacy (By: Michael A. Stackpole)
Buy on Amazon1990
Bloodname (By: Robert Thurston)
Buy on Amazon1991
Way of the Clans (By: Robert Thurston)
Buy on Amazon1991
Wolf Pack (By: Robert N. Charrette)
Buy on Amazon1992
Natural Selection (By: Michael A. Stackpole)
Buy on Amazon1992
Blood of Heroes (By: J. Andrew Keith)
Buy on Amazon1993
Ideal War (By: Christopher Kubasik)
Buy on Amazon1993
Main Event (By: James D. Long)
Buy on Amazon1993
D.R.T. (By: James D. Long)
Buy on Amazon1994
Tactics of Duty
Buy on Amazon1995
Highlander Gambit (By: Blaine Lee Pardoe)
Buy on Amazon1995
Operation Excalibur
Buy on Amazon1996
Black Dragon (By: Victor Milán)
Buy on Amazon1996
Impetus of War (By: Blaine Lee Pardoe)
Buy on Amazon1996
Grave Covenant (By: Michael A. Stackpole)
Buy on Amazon1997
Double-Blind (By: Loren L. Coleman)
Buy on Amazon1997
Binding Force (By: Loren L. Coleman)
Buy on Amazon1997
Exodus Road (By: Blaine Lee Pardoe)
Buy on Amazon1997
The Hunters : (By: Thomas S. Gressman)
Buy on Amazon1997
Sword and Fire (By: Thomas S. Gressman)
Buy on Amazon1998
Shadows of War (By: Thomas S. Gressman)
Buy on Amazon1998
Prince of Havoc (By: Michael A. Stackpole)
Buy on Amazon1998
Threads of Ambition (By: Loren L. Coleman)
Buy on Amazon1999
BattleTech Legends (By: Loren L. Coleman)
Buy on Amazon1999
Ghost Of Winter (By: Stephen Kenson)
Buy on Amazon1999
Roar of Honor (By: Blaine Lee Pardoe)
Buy on Amazon1999
By Blood Betrayed (By: Mel Odom,Blaine Lee Pardoe)
Buy on Amazon1999
Illusions of Victory (By: Loren L. Coleman)
Buy on Amazon2000
Dagger Point (By: Thomas S. Gressman)
Buy on Amazon2000
Measure of a Hero (By: Blaine Lee Pardoe)
Buy on Amazon2000
Flashpoint (By: Loren L. Coleman)
Buy on Amazon2001
Patriots and Tyrants (By: Loren L. Coleman)
Buy on Amazon2001
Test of Vengeance (By: Bryan Nystul)
Buy on Amazon2001
Initiation to War (By: Robert N. Charrette)
Buy on Amazon2001
Storms of Fate (By: Loren L. Coleman)
Buy on Amazon2002
Call of Duty (By: Blaine Lee Pardoe)
Buy on Amazon2002
Path of Glory (By: Randall N. Bills)
Buy on Amazon2002
The Dying Time (By: Thomas S. Gressman)
Buy on Amazon2002
Imminent Crisis (By: Randall N. Bills)
Buy on Amazon2002
Operation Audacity (By: Blaine Lee Pardoe)
Buy on Amazon2002
Endgame (By: Loren L. Coleman)
Buy on Amazon2002
A Call to Arms (By: Loren L. Coleman)
Buy on Amazon2003
A Silence in the Heavens (By: Martin Delrio)
Buy on Amazon2003
Sword of Sedition (By: Loren L. Coleman)
Buy on Amazon2003
The Ruins of Power (By: Robert Vardeman)
Buy on Amazon2003
Truth and Shadows (By: Martin Delrio)
Buy on Amazon2003
By Temptations and By War (By: Loren L. Coleman)
Buy on Amazon2003
Fortress of Lies (By: J. Steven York)
Buy on Amazon2004
Blood of the Isle (By: Loren L. Coleman)
Buy on Amazon2004
Hunters of the Deep (By: Randall N. Bills)
Buy on Amazon2004
The Scorpion Jar (By: Jason M. Hardy)
Buy on Amazon2004
Fortress Republic (By: Loren L. Coleman)
Buy on Amazon2005
Target of Opportunity (By: Blaine Lee Pardoe)
Buy on Amazon2005
Daughter of the Dragon (By: Ilsa J. Bick)
Buy on Amazon2005
Heretic's Faith (By: Randall N. Bills)
Buy on Amazon2005
Trial by Chaos (By: J. Steven York)
Buy on Amazon2006
Principles of Desolation (By: Jason M. Hardy)
Buy on Amazon2006
Wolf Hunters (By: Kevin Killiany)
Buy on Amazon2006
Surrender Your Dreams (By: Blaine Lee Pardoe)
Buy on Amazon2006
Dragon Rising (By: Ilsa J. Bick)
Buy on Amazon2007
Pandora's Gambit (By: Randall N. Bills)
Buy on Amazon2007
Fire at Will (By: Blaine Lee Pardoe)
Buy on Amazon2007
The Last Charge (By: Jason M. Hardy)
Buy on Amazon2007
To Ride the Chimera (By: Kevin Killiany)
Buy on Amazon2008
Hearts of Chaos (By: Victor Milán)
Buy on Amazon2011
I am Jade Falcon (By: Robert Thurston)
Buy on Amazon2016
Freebirth (By: Robert Thurston)
Buy on Amazon2017
Falcon Rising (By: Robert Thurston)
Buy on Amazon2017
Service for the Dead (By: Martin Delrio)
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the BattleTech Legends series is publication order: 1. Decision at Thunder Rift (1986), 2. Mercenary's Star (1987), 3. The Price of Glory (1987), 4. Warrior: Riposte (By: Michael A. Stackpole) (1988), 5. Warrior: En Garde (By: Michael A. Stackpole) (1988), and 71 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The BattleTech Legends series by William H. Keith contains 76 books. The series began in 1986 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The BattleTech Legends series is written by William H. Keith. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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