Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Derand Protocol Book 1 | 2025 | D. Levesque | Buy |
| 2 | The Derand Protocol Book 2 | 2025 | D. Levesque | Buy |
| 3 | The Derand Protocol Book 3 | 2025 | D. Levesque | Buy |
The Derand Protocol is a three-book science fiction series by D. Levesque, published in 2025. The series follows Charles Derand, a forgotten ghost on Old Earth who gets recruited into the Guild’s brutal training program for Slip Ship navigators. Armed with a neural implant wired to an AI, Charles pilots a prototype ship that powerful people want destroyed.
All three books came out in 2025, continuing Levesque’s pattern of rapid releases. The Derand Protocol marks a shift toward space opera and science fiction, moving away from the fantasy settings that dominate most of his catalog. Readers who enjoy stories about underdog pilots, AI partnerships, and interstellar intrigue will find this a strong entry point into Levesque’s science fiction work.