Looking Glass books in order

A military science fiction series co-authored by Travis S. Taylor and John Ringo about an alien portal discovered in Florida and the military response to otherworldly threats.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Into the Looking Glass 2005 Travis S. Taylor Buy
2 Vorpal Blade 2007 Travis S. Taylor Buy
3 Manxome Foe 2008 Travis S. Taylor Buy
4 Claws That Catch 2008 Travis S. Taylor Buy

The Looking Glass series begins when an experiment opens a portal to another dimension in Central Florida, unleashing alien threats on Earth. The military scrambles to understand the technology while fighting off increasingly dangerous incursions.

Co-written with John Ringo, the four-book series moves from the initial crisis in “Into the Looking Glass” (2005) through increasingly ambitious military operations in alien space. The books blend hard science concepts with fast-paced military action.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Looking Glass series?

There are four books in the Looking Glass series, published between 2005 and 2008.

What is the first book in the Looking Glass series?

The first book in the Looking Glass series is Into the Looking Glass, published in 2005.

Who co-authored the Looking Glass series with Travis S. Taylor?

John Ringo co-authored the Looking Glass series with Travis S. Taylor. Ringo is a bestselling military science fiction author, and the collaboration combines his storytelling with Taylor’s scientific expertise.

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