Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aftershocks | 2019 | Marko Kloos | Buy |
| 2 | Ballistic | 2020 | Marko Kloos | Buy |
| 3 | Citadel | 2021 | Marko Kloos | Buy |
| 4 | Descent | 2024 | Marko Kloos | Buy |
The Palladium Wars series represents Marko Kloos’ move into space opera with a different setting from his Frontlines books. Beginning with “Aftershocks” (2019), the series is set in a solar system where recently colonized planets are dealing with the political fallout of an interplanetary war. Multiple viewpoint characters navigate the tensions between former enemies who must now coexist.
The series includes “Ballistic” (2020), “Citadel” (2021), and “Descent” (2024). Kloos brings the same military credibility he demonstrates in Frontlines, but the Palladium Wars books have a broader scope, incorporating political maneuvering, espionage, and civilian perspectives alongside the combat. The multiple-viewpoint structure gives readers different angles on the same conflict.