Taken to the Stars books in order

The Taken to the Stars series by Rick Partlow is a twelve-book military science fiction saga about empire, rebellion, and the human cost of interstellar war.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Taken to the Stars 2023 Rick Partlow Buy
2 War of the Liberator 2023 Rick Partlow Buy
3 Eclipse of Empire 2023 Rick Partlow Buy
4 Legacy of Empire 2023 Rick Partlow Buy
5 Vanguard Wing 2024 Rick Partlow Buy
6 Home of the Brave 2024 Rick Partlow Buy
7 Road of Vengeance 2024 Rick Partlow Buy
8 Sanctuary’s End 2024 Rick Partlow Buy
9 Citadel’s Fall 2024 Rick Partlow Buy
10 Day of the Zha’-Rath 2025 Rick Partlow Buy
11 Exiles of the Void 2025 Rick Partlow Buy
12 Shadow Dominion 2025 Rick Partlow Buy

Taken to the Stars is one of Rick Partlow’s most ambitious series, running twelve books from 2023 to 2025. The series follows characters caught up in a conflict between a crumbling interstellar empire and the forces pushing for independence and change. The scope grows steadily across the books, from personal survival stories to system-spanning warfare.

Partlow published the series at his usual rapid pace, with several entries appearing per year. The twelve-book length gives the story room to develop its cast and build the kind of large-scale narrative that space opera fans enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Taken to the Stars series?

There are twelve books in the Taken to the Stars series, published between 2023 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Taken to the Stars series?

The first book in the Taken to the Stars series is Taken to the Stars, published in 2023.

Do the Taken to the Stars books need to be read in order?

Yes. The twelve books tell a continuous story of escalating conflict, starting with Taken to the Stars (2023) and running through Shadow Dominion (2025).

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