Travis S. Taylor books

Travis S. Taylor is a scientist and science fiction author known for his military SF novels and non-fiction books on space science and engineering.

Anthologies

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The Best of Jim Baen’s Universe 2007 Buy

Ballistic Reading Order

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Ballistic 2022 Buy
Apogee 2026 Buy

Bright Sparks Reading Order

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Moon Beam 2017 Buy
Moon Tracks 2019 Buy

Cresperian Reading Order

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Human by Choice 2008 Buy
The Y Factor 2009 Buy
The Cresperian Alliance 2010 Buy

Looking Glass Reading Order

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Into the Looking Glass 2005 Buy
Vorpal Blade 2007 Buy
Manxome Foe 2008 Buy
Claws That Catch 2008 Buy

Non-Fiction

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An Introduction to Planetary Defense 2006 Buy
Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering 2009 Buy
The Science Behind The Secret 2010 Buy
Alien Invasion 2011 Buy
A New American Space Plan 2012 Buy
Introduction to Laser Science and Engineering 2019 Buy
A First Graduate Course in Quantum Field Theory 2026 Buy

Space Excursions Reading Order

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Back to the Moon 2010 Buy
On to the Asteroid 2016 Buy

Standalone Novels

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Extraction Point! 2011 Buy
Saving Proxima 2021 Buy
Crisis at Proxima 2024 Buy

The Tau Ceti Agenda Reading Order

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One day on Mars 2007 Buy
The Tau Ceti Agenda 2008 Buy
One Good Soldier 2009 Buy
Trail of Evil 2015 Buy
Kill Before Dying 2017 Buy
Bringers of Hell 2019 Buy

Von Neumann’s War

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Von Neumann’s War 2006 Buy

Warp Speed Reading Order

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Warp Speed 2004 Buy
The Quantum Connection 2005 Buy

Travis S. Taylor combines careers as a working scientist and a science fiction writer. With degrees in electrical engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, astronomy, and optical science, he brings real technical knowledge to his fiction. He has worked for NASA and the Department of Defense on various research programs.

His science fiction spans military space opera, alien contact stories, and near-future space exploration. Series like The Tau Ceti Agenda and Looking Glass mix hard science concepts with fast-paced military action. He has also co-authored books with John Ringo and written non-fiction titles on topics from rocket science to quantum field theory.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Travis S. Taylor written?

Travis S. Taylor has written 33 books across eleven series.

What was Travis S. Taylor's first book?

Travis S. Taylor’s first book is Warp Speed, published in 2004.

Is Travis S. Taylor a real scientist?

Yes. Travis S. Taylor holds multiple advanced degrees in science and engineering, including a PhD in optical science and engineering. He has worked on programs for NASA and the Department of Defense, and his scientific background heavily influences his fiction writing.

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