The Lost Stars books in order

The Lost Stars series by Jack Campbell is a four-book spinoff following former Syndic leaders trying to build a new government after the collapse of their totalitarian system.
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Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Tarnished Knight 2012 Lost Fleet Buy
2 Perilous Shield 2013 Lost Fleet Buy
3 Imperfect Sword 2014 Lost Fleet Buy
4 Shattered Spear 2016 Lost Fleet Buy

The Lost Stars series by Jack Campbell shifts perspective from the Alliance to the Syndicate Worlds. Four books published between 2012 and 2016 follow former Syndic leaders who attempt to break their star system free from the collapsing totalitarian government and build something better.

The series is set alongside the events of Beyond the Frontier but tells a very different kind of story — one about governance, trust, and whether people trained under a brutal system can create something that does not repeat its mistakes. Campbell uses the spinoff to explore the enemy side of the war in depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Lost Stars series?

There are four books in the The Lost Stars series, published between 2012 and 2016.

What is the first book in the The Lost Stars series?

The first book in the The Lost Stars series is Tarnished Knight, published in 2012.

How does The Lost Stars connect to the main Lost Fleet series?

The Lost Stars is set in the same universe, during and after the events of the original Lost Fleet. It follows characters from the Syndicate Worlds side — the former enemy — as they try to break free from their own collapsing government. The perspective shift gives readers a view of the war and its aftermath from the other side.

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