Retrieval Artist Universe : Anniversary Day Saga books in order

The Anniversary Day Saga is an eight-book arc within the Retrieval Artist Universe, following the investigation of a coordinated attack on the Moon's domed cities.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Anniversary Day 2011 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy
2 Blowback 2012 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy
3 A Murder of Clones 2013 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy
4 Search & Recovery 2014 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy
5 The Peyti Crisis 2015 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy
6 Vigilantes 2015 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy
7 Starbase Human 2015 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy
8 Masterminds 2015 Kristine Kathryn Rusch Buy

The Anniversary Day Saga is an eight-book arc within Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s Retrieval Artist Universe, beginning with Anniversary Day in 2011 and concluding with Masterminds in 2015. The saga follows the aftermath of a coordinated terrorist attack on the Moon’s domed cities, with multiple characters working to uncover who was responsible and why.

The scope is larger than the standalone Retrieval Artist mysteries, with the investigation spanning multiple books and involving political intrigue, cloning technology, and interspecies conflict. It represents the most ambitious storyline in the Retrieval Artist universe and is best read in sequence after the earlier books in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Retrieval Artist Universe : Anniversary Day Saga series?

There are eight books in the Retrieval Artist Universe : Anniversary Day Saga series, published between 2011 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Retrieval Artist Universe : Anniversary Day Saga series?

The first book in the Retrieval Artist Universe : Anniversary Day Saga series is Anniversary Day, published in 2011.

Can you read the Anniversary Day Saga without reading earlier Retrieval Artist books?

While the saga has its own storyline, it draws heavily on characters and events from the earlier Retrieval Artist novels. Starting from the beginning of the series provides much more context and emotional weight to the Anniversary Day events.

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