Classic Battlestar Galactica Books in Order

16
Books
1978
First Book
1988
Latest Book
11
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Classic Battlestar Galactica books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

Battlestar Galactica (By: Robert Thurston,Glen A. Larson)

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1978

2

The Cylon Death Machine (By: Robert Thurston,Glen A. Larson)

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1979

3

The Tombs of Kobol (By: Robert Thurston,Glen A. Larson)

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1979

4

The Young Warriors (By: Robert Thurston,Glen A. Larson)

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1980

5

Galactica Discovers Earth (With: Glen A. Larson)

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1980

6

The Living Legend (By: Glen A. Larson,Nicholas Yermakov)

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1982

7

War of the Gods (By: Glen A. Larson,Nicholas Yermakov)

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1982

8

Greetings From Earth (By: Ron Goulart,Glen A. Larson)

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1983

9

Experiment in Terra (By: Ron Goulart,Glen A. Larson)

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1984

10

The Long Patrol (By: Ron Goulart,Glen A. Larson)

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1984

11

Battlestar Galactica 11: The Nightmare Machine (By: Glen A. Larson)

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1985

12

The Nightmare Machine (By: Robert Thurston,Glen A. Larson)

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1985

13

Die, Chameleon! (By: Robert Thurston,Glen A. Larson)

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1986

14

Apollo's War (By: Robert Thurston,Glen A. Larson)

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1987

15

Battlestar Galactica 13: Apollo's War (By: Glen A. Larson)

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1987

16

Surrender the Galactica! (By: Robert Thurston,Glen A. Larson)

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1988

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Classic Battlestar Galactica series is publication order: 1. Battlestar Galactica (By: Robert Thurston,Glen A. Larson) (1978), 2. The Cylon Death Machine (By: Robert Thurston,Glen A. Larson) (1979), 3. The Tombs of Kobol (By: Robert Thurston,Glen A. Larson) (1979), 4. The Young Warriors (By: Robert Thurston,Glen A. Larson) (1980), 5. Galactica Discovers Earth (With: Glen A. Larson) (1980), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Classic Battlestar Galactica series by Mike Resnick contains 16 books. The series began in 1978 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Classic Battlestar Galactica series is written by Mike Resnick. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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