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Defending the Future Books in Order

8
Books
2013
First Book
2013
Latest Book
1
Years

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: March 2026

Quick Answer

What order should I read the Defending the Future series? Start with "Dogs of War" (2013) and follow publication order through all 8 books.

The complete Defending the Future reading order is listed below in publication sequence.

Publication Order

1
Dogs of War cover

Dogs of War

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2013

2
The Best of Defending the Future (By: Jack McDevitt,Charles E. Gannon,Danielle Ackley-McPhail,Mike McPhail) cover

The Best of Defending the Future (By: Jack McDevitt,Charles E. Gannon,Danielle Ackley-McPhail,Mike McPhail)

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2016

3
In Harm's Way (By: Mike McPhail) cover

In Harm's Way (By: Mike McPhail)

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2019

4
Best Laid Plans cover

Best Laid Plans

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2021

5
So It Begins cover

So It Begins

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2009

6
In All Their Glory cover

In All Their Glory

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2010

7
By Other Means cover

By Other Means

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2011

8
Oh Sandy cover

Oh Sandy

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2013

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