Animus

Q: "How many books are in the Animus series?"

"There are twelve books in the Animus series, published between 2018 and 2020."

Q: "What is the first book in the Animus series?"

"The first book in the Animus series is Initiate, published in 2018."

Q: "What is the Animus series about?"

"The Animus series follows Kaiden Jericho, a former gang member who gets recruited to NEXUS Academy, an elite training facility for soldiers, hackers, and spies. Students train using advanced virtual reality simulations called the Animus, where fatal mistakes only result in re-animation. Kaiden also bonds with a glitchy AI companion that gives him abilities other students lack. Over 12 books, he rises from raw initiate to top-tier operative."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Initiate	2018	Joshua Anderle	Buy
2	CO-OP	2018	Joshua Anderle	Buy
3	Death Match	2018	Joshua Anderle	Buy
4	Advance	2018	Joshua Anderle	Buy
5	Revenant	2019	Joshua Anderle	Buy
6	Glitch	2019	Joshua Anderle	Buy
7	Master	2019	Joshua Anderle	Buy
8	Infiltration	2019	Joshua Anderle	Buy
9	Raid	2019	Joshua Anderle	Buy
10	Invasion	2020	Joshua Anderle	Buy
11	Payback	2020	Joshua Anderle	Buy
12	Victor	2020	Joshua Anderle	Buy

The Animus series is set at NEXUS Academy, an elite training facility that accepts the best recruits from Earth and its alien allies. Students learn to fight, lead, hack, and spy using the Animus, a virtual reality system where missions feel completely real. Death in the simulation just means you start over, which the academy considers a feature, not a flaw. The protagonist, Kaiden Jericho, is a former member of the Deadeyes gang who catches the attention of a senior NEXUS instructor and gets offered a spot at the academy.

What makes Kaiden different is a malfunctioning AI called Chief that bonds with him early on and provides unpredictable advantages. The series tracks his progress from raw initiate to elite operative across 12 books. Co-written by father and son Joshua and Michael Anderle, all 12 volumes came out between 2018 and 2020 through LMBPN Publishing. The books lean toward military sci-fi with light LitRPG elements, and the quick release schedule meant fans never had to wait long for the next installment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Animus series?

There are twelve books in the Animus series, published between 2018 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Animus series?

The first book in the Animus series is Initiate, published in 2018.

What is the Animus series about?

The Animus series follows Kaiden Jericho, a former gang member who gets recruited to NEXUS Academy, an elite training facility for soldiers, hackers, and spies. Students train using advanced virtual reality simulations called the Animus, where fatal mistakes only result in re-animation. Kaiden also bonds with a glitchy AI companion that gives him abilities other students lack. Over 12 books, he rises from raw initiate to top-tier operative.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order