Forbidden Borders books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Forbidden Borders series?"

"There are three books in the Forbidden Borders series, published between 1991 and 1993."

Q: "What is the first book in the Forbidden Borders series?"

"The first book in the Forbidden Borders series is Requiem for the Conqueror, published in 1991."

Q: "How does Forbidden Borders compare to Gear's other science fiction?"

"Forbidden Borders is grander in scope than the Donovan series, dealing with interstellar empires and their collapse. Published in the early 1990s, it represents Gear's earlier science fiction work, with a more traditional space opera feel."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Requiem for the Conqueror	1991	W. Michael Gear	Buy
2	Relic of Empire	1992	W. Michael Gear	Buy
3	Countermeasures	1993	W. Michael Gear	Buy

The Forbidden Borders trilogy consists of Requiem for the Conqueror (1991), Relic of Empire (1992), and Countermeasures (1993). The series takes place in a far-future setting of interstellar empires, where the aftermath of conquest and collapse drives the plot.

Written during the same period as the Spider Trilogy, Forbidden Borders shows Gear working in classic space opera territory. The three books build a complex political and military narrative across multiple worlds and factions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Forbidden Borders series?

There are three books in the Forbidden Borders series, published between 1991 and 1993.

What is the first book in the Forbidden Borders series?

The first book in the Forbidden Borders series is Requiem for the Conqueror, published in 1991.

How does Forbidden Borders compare to Gear's other science fiction?

Forbidden Borders is grander in scope than the Donovan series, dealing with interstellar empires and their collapse. Published in the early 1990s, it represents Gear’s earlier science fiction work, with a more traditional space opera feel.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order