Maelstrom Rising Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Maelstrom Rising books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Escalation
Buy on Amazon2019
Holding Action
Buy on Amazon2019
Crimson Star
Buy on Amazon2020
Strategic Assets
Buy on Amazon2020
Fortress Doctrine
Buy on Amazon2020
Thunder Run
Buy on Amazon2021
Area Denial
Buy on Amazon2021
Power Vacuum
Buy on Amazon2022
Option Zulu
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Maelstrom Rising series is publication order: 1. Escalation (2019), 2. Holding Action (2019), 3. Crimson Star (2020), 4. Strategic Assets (2020), 5. Fortress Doctrine (2020), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Maelstrom Rising series by Peter Nealen contains 9 books. The series began in 2019 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Maelstrom Rising series is written by Peter Nealen. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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