Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annihilation! | 2020 | Joshua James | Buy |
| 2 | Vengeance! | 2020 | Joshua James | Buy |
| 3 | Deception! | 2020 | Joshua James | Buy |
| 4 | Damnation! | 2020 | Joshua James | Buy |
| 5 | Onslaught! | 2020 | Joshua James | Buy |
| 6 | Infliction! | 2020 | Joshua James | Buy |
| 7 | Reckoning! | 2020 | Joshua James | Buy |
| 8 | Invasion! | 2020 | Joshua James | Buy |
| 9 | Salvation! | 2020 | Joshua James | Buy |
Outcast Starship is a nine-book series by Joshua James, with all nine installments published in 2020. The series runs from Annihilation! through Vengeance!, Deception!, Damnation!, Onslaught!, Infliction!, Reckoning!, Invasion!, and Salvation! The exclamation points in the titles reflect the high-energy tone of the series.
The series follows a starship crew that has been sidelined or cast out by the military establishment, now tasked with missions that no one else will take. This setup allows James to explore loyalty, competence, and institutional dysfunction alongside the usual military action.
At nine books all released in the same year, the series was clearly designed for rapid consumption. Readers who enjoy binge-reading military sci-fi will find Outcast Starship well-suited to that approach.