Defending the Future Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Defending the Future books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Dogs of War
Buy on Amazon2013
The Best of Defending the Future (By: Jack McDevitt,Charles E. Gannon,Danielle Ackley-McPhail,Mike McPhail)
Buy on Amazon2016
In Harm's Way (By: Mike McPhail)
Buy on Amazon2019
Best Laid Plans
Buy on Amazon2021
So It Begins
Buy on Amazon2009
In All Their Glory
Buy on Amazon2010
By Other Means
Buy on Amazon2011
Oh Sandy
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Defending the Future series is publication order: 1. Dogs of War (2013), 2. The Best of Defending the Future (By: Jack McDevitt,Charles E. Gannon,Danielle Ackley-McPhail,Mike McPhail) (2016), 3. In Harm's Way (By: Mike McPhail) (2019), 4. Best Laid Plans (2021), 5. So It Begins (2009), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Defending the Future series by David Sherman contains 8 books. The series began in 2013 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Defending the Future series is written by David Sherman. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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