Alien Legacy books in order

Alien Legacy is a five-book science fiction series by Joshua James following humanity's encounters with alien forces and the consequences that ripple across generations.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Planet Hell 2019 Joshua James Buy
2 Artifact 2022 Joshua James N/A
3 Cascade 2022 Joshua James N/A
4 Lineage 2022 Joshua James N/A
5 Awakened 2023 Joshua James N/A

Alien Legacy is a five-book series by Joshua James, beginning with Planet Hell (2019) and continuing through Artifact, Cascade, Lineage, and Awakened. The series deals with humanity’s contact with alien civilizations and the long-term consequences of those encounters, with an emphasis on military action and survival scenarios.

The series starts in earnest with Planet Hell, which establishes the threat and the cast of characters who must respond to it. Subsequent books in the series escalate the conflict and expand the scope of the story. The series title reflects one of James’s recurring interests: the idea that alien encounters leave lasting marks on human societies and individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Alien Legacy series?

There are five books in the Alien Legacy series, published between 2019 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Alien Legacy series?

The first book in the Alien Legacy series is Planet Hell, published in 2019.

How does Alien Legacy relate to Joshua James's other series?

Alien Legacy shares universe elements with some of James’s other work, but it functions as a self-contained series. Readers do not need to have read his other series first, though fans of Oblivion and Saturn’s Legacy will find familiar themes.

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