Lost Fleet books in order

The Lost Fleet series by Jack Campbell is a six-book military science fiction saga following Captain Black Jack Geary as he leads a stranded fleet across enemy space to reach home.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Dauntless 2006 Lost Fleet Buy
2 Fearless 2007 Lost Fleet Buy
3 Courageous 2007 Lost Fleet Buy
4 Valiant 2008 Lost Fleet Buy
5 Relentless 2009 Lost Fleet Buy
6 Victorious 2010 Lost Fleet Buy

The Lost Fleet series by Jack Campbell follows Captain John “Black Jack” Geary across six books as he leads an Alliance fleet home through Syndic enemy space. Geary wakes from a hundred years of survival hibernation to find himself a legendary figure in a war that has ground on far longer than anyone expected, and he must command a fleet whose officers have forgotten the tactical discipline he was trained in.

The six books — Dauntless through Victorious — form a complete arc. Campbell, a retired U.S. Navy officer, writes fleet engagements with attention to physics, logistics, and the realities of commanding people who may not trust their leader. The series launched a broader universe that now spans over twenty books across multiple sequel and prequel series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Lost Fleet series?

There are six books in the Lost Fleet series, published between 2006 and 2010.

What is the first book in the Lost Fleet series?

The first book in the Lost Fleet series is Dauntless, published in 2006.

Who is Black Jack Geary?

Captain John “Black Jack” Geary is an Alliance fleet officer who was placed in survival hibernation after a battle a century before the series begins. When he is recovered, the war he fought in is still raging, and his last stand has become legend. He is given command of a fleet trapped deep in enemy territory, and the six books follow his desperate journey to bring them home.

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