Lucky's Mercs books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Lucky's Mercs series?"

"There are four books in the Lucky's Mercs series, published between 2019 and 2020."

Q: "What is the first book in the Lucky's Mercs series?"

"The first book in the Lucky's Mercs series is Retribution, published in 2019."

Q: "Do I need to read Lucky's Marines before starting Lucky's Mercs?"

"Yes. Lucky's Mercs is a direct continuation featuring characters and story threads from Lucky's Marines. Readers who have not completed the main series will miss important context. Start with Lucky Universe and work through Lucky's Marines before beginning Lucky's Mercs with Retribution (2019)."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Retribution	2019	Joshua James	Buy
2	Rebellion	2019	Joshua James	Buy
3	Resurgence	2020	Joshua James	Buy
4	Reloaded	2020	Joshua James	Buy

Lucky’s Mercs is a four-book follow-up series to Lucky’s Marines, also by Joshua James. Published between 2019 and 2020, the series covers Retribution, Rebellion, Resurgence, and Reloaded, following characters from the original series as they transition into mercenary operations.

The series maintains the fast pacing and action-forward style of Lucky’s Marines while shifting the context from formal military service to the more unpredictable world of mercenary contracts. Existing fans of the Lucky’s Marines series will recognize the characters and setting, making Lucky’s Mercs most satisfying for readers who have already completed the original run.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Lucky's Mercs series?

There are four books in the Lucky’s Mercs series, published between 2019 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Lucky's Mercs series?

The first book in the Lucky’s Mercs series is Retribution, published in 2019.

Do I need to read Lucky's Marines before starting Lucky's Mercs?

Yes. Lucky’s Mercs is a direct continuation featuring characters and story threads from Lucky’s Marines. Readers who have not completed the main series will miss important context. Start with Lucky Universe and work through Lucky’s Marines before beginning Lucky’s Mercs with Retribution (2019).

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order