Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quant | 2021 | Richard F. Weyand | Buy |
| 2 | Arcadia | 2021 | Richard F. Weyand | Buy |
| 3 | Galactic Survey | 2021 | Richard F. Weyand | Buy |
| 4 | Silk Road | 2021 | Richard F. Weyand | Buy |
| 5 | Lost Colony | 2021 | Richard F. Weyand | Buy |
| 6 | Earth | 2022 | Richard F. Weyand | Buy |
Richard F. Weyand released all six Colony books in 2021 and 2022, making it a quick read for anyone who dislikes waiting between installments. The series begins with Quant and follows humanity’s push outward across the galaxy, touching on themes of trade, exploration, and what happens when colonies lose contact with Earth.
The books are tightly plotted and move at a good clip. Weyand is interested in the practical side of colonization, from supply chains to governance, and he works those details into the story without slowing things down. If you enjoy science fiction that thinks through the logistics of building a civilization from scratch, the Colony series is worth your time.