Decline and Fall of the Galactic Empire books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Decline and Fall of the Galactic Empire series?"

"There are eight books in the Decline and Fall of the Galactic Empire series, published between 2022 and 2025."

Q: "What is the first book in the Decline and Fall of the Galactic Empire series?"

"The first book in the Decline and Fall of the Galactic Empire series is New Madrid, published in 2022."

Q: "Is the Decline and Fall series connected to the Jump Space Accountant series?"

"Both series are written by Andrew Moriarty and share a science fiction setting, but they have different characters and storylines. The Decline and Fall series has a more military focus compared to the corporate adventures of the Jump Space Accountant books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	New Madrid	2022	Andrew Moriarty	N/A
2	Imperial Deserter	2022	Andrew Moriarty	Buy
3	Imperial Smuggler	2022	Andrew Moriarty	Buy
4	Imperial Mercenary	2023	Andrew Moriarty	Buy
5	Imperial Hijacker	2023	Andrew Moriarty	Buy
6	Imperial Privateer	2024	Andrew Moriarty	Buy
7	Imperial Raider	2024	Andrew Moriarty	Buy
8	Imperial Legionary	2025	Andrew Moriarty	Buy

The Decline and Fall of the Galactic Empire series launched in 2022 and has grown to eight books. The series follows characters navigating the collapse of an interstellar empire, with each book tracking a different stage of the unraveling.

Starting with Imperial Deserter (2022), the titles trace a progression from lawlessness to outright conflict: Imperial Smuggler, Imperial Mercenary, Imperial Hijacker, Imperial Privateer, Imperial Raider, and Imperial Legionary (2025). The naming convention makes the escalation clear, and Moriarty uses the framework to explore how individuals adapt when the systems around them break down.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Decline and Fall of the Galactic Empire series?

There are eight books in the Decline and Fall of the Galactic Empire series, published between 2022 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Decline and Fall of the Galactic Empire series?

The first book in the Decline and Fall of the Galactic Empire series is New Madrid, published in 2022.

Is the Decline and Fall series connected to the Jump Space Accountant series?

Both series are written by Andrew Moriarty and share a science fiction setting, but they have different characters and storylines. The Decline and Fall series has a more military focus compared to the corporate adventures of the Jump Space Accountant books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order