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Blackwood Family Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Blackwood Family books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Blackwood Family series? Start with "Badge of Glory" (1982) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Blackwood Family reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Badge of Glory
1982
The First to Land
1984
The Horizon
1994
Dust on the Sea
1999
Knife Edge
2004
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