Orphan's Legacy books in order

The Orphan's Legacy series by Robert Buettner is a three-book military science fiction trilogy set in the same universe as the Jason Wander books, published between 2011 and 2014.
Series · Science Fiction · Military Science Fiction

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Overkill 2011 Robert Buettner Buy
2 Undercurrents 2011 Robert Buettner Buy
3 Balance Point 2014 Robert Buettner Buy

Robert Buettner’s Orphan’s Legacy trilogy picks up in the same universe as the Jason Wander series but shifts to new characters. Overkill (2011) opens the trilogy, followed by Undercurrents (2011) and Balance Point (2014). The books continue the story of humanity’s expansion and conflicts in a galaxy shaped by the earlier war.

While the Jason Wander books focused on one soldier’s journey, the Legacy trilogy broadens the scope to explore new threats and political complications. Buettner maintains his grounded approach to military science fiction, keeping the action focused on boots-on-the-ground perspectives rather than grand strategic overviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Orphan's Legacy series?

There are three books in the Orphan’s Legacy series, published between 2011 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Orphan's Legacy series?

The first book in the Orphan’s Legacy series is Overkill, published in 2011.

Do you need to read the Jason Wander series before Orphan's Legacy?

Reading the Jason Wander series first gives useful background on the universe and the war against the Slugs, but the Orphan’s Legacy books introduce new main characters and can be followed without prior knowledge of the earlier series.

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