Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earth Blood | 1993 | James Axler | Buy |
| 2 | Deep Trek | 1994 | James Axler | Buy |
| 3 | Aurora Quest | 1994 | James Axler | Buy |
Earthblood is the shortest of the James Axler series, a three-book trilogy that stands apart from both Deathlands and Outlanders. Published in 1993 and 1994, the books follow a self-contained story set in a world brought low by environmental catastrophe rather than nuclear war, giving the trilogy a slightly different flavor from the other entries in the Gold Eagle lineup under this name.
The three volumes, Earth Blood, Deep Trek, and Aurora Quest, were published within a single year and tell one complete arc from beginning to end. This makes the trilogy the easiest entry point for readers curious about the James Axler brand who want a contained story rather than committing to a series measured in the hundreds of books.
Earth Blood opens the story and establishes the world, Deep Trek moves the characters into new territory, and Aurora Quest brings the narrative to its conclusion. The short run and the trilogy structure make these books a curiosity for collectors of the broader James Axler catalog, and an accessible option for readers who want the post-apocalyptic action tone without the open-ended commitment of Deathlands.