Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katie Kincaid Candidate | 2020 | Andrew van Aardvark | Buy |
| 2 | Katie Kincaid Space Cadet | 2021 | Andrew van Aardvark | Buy |
| 3 | Katie Kincaid Ensign | 2021 | Andrew van Aardvark | Buy |
| 4 | Katie Kincaid Lieutenant | 2021 | Andrew van Aardvark | Buy |
| 5 | Katie Kincaid Lieutenant Commander | 2022 | Andrew van Aardvark | Buy |
| 6 | Katie Kincaid: Commodore | 2023 | Andrew van Aardvark | Buy |
| 7 | Katie Kincaid Admiral | 2023 | Andrew van Aardvark | Buy |
| 8 | Katie Kincaid Politician | 2024 | Andrew van Aardvark | Buy |
Katie Kincaid is an eight-book military science fiction series by Andrew van Aardvark. The series follows Katie Kincaid from her entry as a candidate all the way through the military hierarchy to admiral and, in the final book, into politics. Each title tracks her current rank, making the progression easy to follow.
Starting with Katie Kincaid Candidate (2020), the series published at a brisk pace of one to two books per year through 2024. The story covers Katie’s training, her first command assignments, and the increasingly high-stakes conflicts she faces as she climbs the ranks. By the time she reaches Commodore and Admiral, the scope has expanded from personal challenges to broader interstellar strategy.
This is van Aardvark’s longest series and the best showcase for his military SF writing. The rank-based structure gives readers a clear sense of momentum, and each book naturally raises the stakes as Katie takes on greater responsibility. The series should be read in order since events build on each other throughout.