Kris Longknife books in order

The Kris Longknife series by Mike Shepherd is a long-running military science fiction saga following naval officer Kris Longknife through interstellar conflicts and political intrigue.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Boot Recruit 2021 Mike Moscoe Buy
2 Mutineer 2004 Mike Moscoe Buy
3 Deserter 2004 Mike Moscoe Buy
4 Defiant 2005 Mike Moscoe Buy
5 Kris Longknife: Training Daze 2011 Mike Moscoe N/A
6 Resolute 2006 Mike Moscoe Buy
7 Audacious 2007 Mike Moscoe Buy
8 Intrepid 2008 Mike Moscoe Buy
9 Undaunted 2009 Mike Moscoe Buy
10 Redoubtable 2010 Mike Moscoe Buy
11 Daring 2011 Mike Moscoe Buy
12 Training Daze 2011 Mike Moscoe Buy
13 Welcome Home / Go Away 2012 Mike Moscoe Buy
14 Furious 2012 Mike Moscoe Buy
15 Kris Longknife’s Bloodhound 2013 Mike Moscoe Buy
16 Defender 2013 Mike Moscoe Buy
17 Tenacious 2014 Mike Moscoe Buy
18 Unrelenting 2015 Mike Moscoe Buy
19 Among the Kicking Birds 2017 Mike Moscoe Buy
20 Kris Longknife’s Assassin 2014 Mike Moscoe Buy
21 Bold 2016 Mike Moscoe Buy
22 Ruth Longknife’s First Christmas 2016 Mike Moscoe Buy
23 Kris Longknife’s Replacement: Admiral Santiago on Alwa Station 2017 Mike Moscoe N/A
24 Emissary 2017 Mike Moscoe Buy
25 Kris Longknife’s Maid Goes on Strike 2017 Mike Moscoe Buy
26 Kris Longknife’s Relief: Grand Admiral Santiago on Alwa Station 2017 Mike Moscoe N/A
27 Admiral 2017 Mike Moscoe Buy
28 Kris Longknife’s Successor: Grand Admiral Santiago on Alwa Station 2018 Mike Moscoe N/A
29 Commanding 2018 Mike Moscoe Buy
30 Indomitable 2019 Mike Moscoe Buy
31 Infinite Stars: Dark Frontiers 2017 Mike Moscoe N/A
32 Stalwart 2019 Mike Moscoe Buy
33 Longknifes Defend the Legation 2020 Mike Moscoe N/A
34 Kris Longknife’s Replacement 2017 Mike Moscoe Buy
35 Kris Longknife’s Bad Day 2017 Mike Moscoe Buy
36 Kris Longknife Emissary 2017 Mike Moscoe Buy
37 Kris Longknife’s Relief 2017 Mike Moscoe Buy
38 Kris Longknife’s Successor 2018 Mike Moscoe Buy

The Kris Longknife series is the flagship military sci-fi saga from Mike Shepherd (Mike Moscoe). Kris is a naval officer who must balance military duty with the political weight of the Longknife family name as she faces escalating threats across known space.

The series spans many books and has been one of the most popular ongoing military science fiction properties. It has generated multiple spinoff series including the Vicky Peterwald books and the Rita Longknife: Iteeche War series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Kris Longknife series?

There are 38 books in the Kris Longknife series, published between 2004 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Kris Longknife series?

The first book in the Kris Longknife series is Boot Recruit, published in 2021.

Who is Kris Longknife?

Kris Longknife is a naval officer from one of the most powerful political families in human space. Despite her privileged background, she earns her rank through combat and leadership, navigating both military threats and the political machinations of her family.

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