The Deep Black books in order

The Deep Black series by James David Victor follows Captain Bayne across nine books of deep-space exploration and conflict, published between 2018 and 2025.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Parallax 2018 James David Victor Buy
2 Captain Bayne 2018 James David Victor Buy
3 Ranger Bayne 2018 James David Victor Buy
4 Pirate Bayne 2019 James David Victor Buy
5 The Black Hole 2019 James David Victor Buy
6 The Void 2020 James David Victor Buy
7 The Syndicate 2020 James David Victor Buy
8 Deep Shallows 2020 James David Victor Buy
9 Bayne of Existence 2025 James David Victor Buy

The Deep Black series is one of James David Victor’s longer-running works, following Captain Bayne through nine books of deep-space adventure. Starting with Parallax (2018), the series tracks Bayne as he takes on different roles, reflected in titles like Captain Bayne, Ranger Bayne, and Pirate Bayne.

The series moves through space exploration, encounters with void-dwelling threats, and run-ins with criminal syndicates. Bayne of Existence (2025) is the most recent entry, picking up the story after a five-year gap from Deep Shallows (2020).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Deep Black series?

There are nine books in the The Deep Black series, published between 2018 and 2025.

What is the first book in the The Deep Black series?

The first book in the The Deep Black series is Parallax, published in 2018.

Who is the main character in The Deep Black series?

Captain Bayne is the central character throughout the series, with several books bearing his name in the title, including Captain Bayne, Ranger Bayne, and Pirate Bayne.

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