Decker's War books in order

Decker's War is a seven-book military science fiction series by Eric Thomson following a special forces soldier through high-stakes operations across a conflict-ridden galaxy, blending action with moral complexity. The series ran from 2014 to 2019 and serves as a strong entry point to Thomson's broader universe.
Series · Military Science Fiction · Space Opera · Science Fiction · Action

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Death Comes But Once 2014 Eric Thomson Buy
2 Cold Comfort 2015 Eric Thomson Buy
3 Fatal Blade 2016 Eric Thomson Buy
4 Howling Stars 2016 Eric Thomson Buy
5 Black Sword 2017 Eric Thomson Buy
6 No Remorse 2018 Eric Thomson Buy
7 Hard Strike 2019 Eric Thomson Buy

Decker’s War kicked off with Death Comes But Once in 2014 and established Thomson’s approach to military SF: competent professionals in genuinely difficult situations, with enough attention to tactics and chain of command to satisfy readers who care about authenticity. The series follows its protagonist through seven increasingly high-stakes operations, from early deployments through to the complex moral terrain of No Remorse and Hard Strike.

The books work both as individual missions and as a cumulative portrait of a soldier shaped by everything he has done and witnessed. Thomson doesn’t shy away from the costs of constant combat, and the later books carry a weight that the earlier ones don’t need to. Readers who finish Decker’s War will find the universe substantially expanded in Siobhan Dunmoore and the subsequent series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Decker's War series?

There are seven books in the Decker’s War series, published between 2014 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Decker's War series?

The first book in the Decker’s War series is Death Comes But Once, published in 2014.

What makes Decker's War a good starting point for new readers?

Decker’s War was Eric Thomson’s first series and introduces his universe at ground level, through the eyes of a soldier rather than a senior officer or investigator. The pacing is fast, the missions are self-contained enough to be satisfying book by book, and the seven-book run gives the story room to develop Decker as a character across multiple campaigns and moral challenges.

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