Jan Childers

Jan Childers is the central character of Richard F. Weyand's Childers Universe series, rising from poverty on Earth to lead an interstellar fleet.
Character

Jan Childers is the character at the heart of Richard F. Weyand’s Childers Universe series. She starts life as an orphan in the crumbling slums of post-diaspora Earth, a place most people are desperate to leave. Jan finds her way out by joining the Commonwealth Space Force, and from there she rises through the ranks with a combination of strategic thinking and sheer willpower.

Over the course of the series, Jan transforms the CSF from a second-rate military force into something no one in the galaxy wants to challenge. Her story is one of grit and ability winning out over circumstance. Weyand writes her as tough and practical, not a superhero but someone who works harder and thinks further ahead than the people around her.

Reading Order

See the complete Childers Universe reading order for all books in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Jan Childers an interesting character?

Jan grew up as an orphan in the slums of a declining Earth and had every reason to give up. Instead, she enlisted in the Commonwealth Space Force and spent twenty years turning it into the most powerful fleet in human history. Her determination and intelligence drive the story forward.

Which book introduces Jan Childers?

Jan Childers first appears in the novel Childers, published in 2017. It is the first book in the Childers Universe series by Richard F. Weyand.

Who wrote the Childers Universe series?

The Childers Universe series was written by Richard F. Weyand, an American science fiction author. The series includes six books published between 2017 and 2019.

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