Lone Star Odyssey books in order

Lone Star Odyssey is a five-book post-apocalyptic military thriller series by David Wilson following retired Marine Talon Clark on a 1,400-mile journey home to Texas after EMP attacks devastate America.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 First Steps 2019 David Wilson Buy
2 Obstacles 2019 David Wilson Buy
3 Choices 2023 David Wilson Buy
4 Decisions 2023 David Wilson Buy
5 Consequences 2024 David Wilson Buy

Lone Star Odyssey follows Talon Clark, a former Marine who spent 20 years in the Corps and five years as a contractor in Afghanistan. When a routine short-term contract job takes him to Washington, D.C., a series of false flag attacks and EMP strikes plunge the nation into chaos. Talon sets out on a 1,400-mile journey home to his family in Texas, relying on the survival skills and combat training from his military career.

Each book raises the stakes. First Steps covers the initial collapse and Talon’s decision to head south. Obstacles brings Iranian-backed terrorists into the picture after Talon’s group draws the attention of enemy operatives. Choices puts him in a position where he must decide between helping besieged friends and pressing on toward his family. Decisions deals with the aftermath of retaking an armory and the slow recovery from Talon’s wounds. Consequences follows the group into West Virginia’s mountains as they attempt to shake persistent pursuers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Lone Star Odyssey series?

There are 5 books in the Lone Star Odyssey series, published between 2019 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Lone Star Odyssey series?

The first book in the Lone Star Odyssey series is First Steps, published in 2019.

What is the Lone Star Odyssey series about?

The series follows Talon Clark, a retired Marine and contractor, who is stranded in Washington, D.C. when a series of EMP attacks destroy America’s infrastructure. With cities burning and society collapsing, Talon must travel 1,400 miles on foot to reach his family in Texas, facing terrorist cells, rogue government forces, and the breakdown of law and order along the way.

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