The Martian Alliance books in order

The complete reading order for The Martian Alliance Chronicles by Gini Koch, a comedic science fiction series about a ragtag crew of aliens and con artists aboard the starship Hummingbird.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Royal Scam 2011 Gini Koch Buy
2 Three Card Monte 2012 Gini Koch Buy
3 A Bug’s Life 2015 Gini Koch Buy

The Martian Alliance Chronicles by Gini Koch is a comedic science fiction series published between 2011 and 2015. The three books follow the crew of the Hummingbird, a ragtag group of aliens who are the best in the galaxy at running cons and making money. The series begins with The Royal Scam, in which Princess Olivia of Andromeda boards the ship to escape a loveless arranged marriage.

The crew is an eclectic mix of species: a Shape Shifter, Martian Humanoids, an Arachnidan, and a Polliwog, among others. Koch brings the same fast-paced humor that defines her Alien/Katherine “Kitty” Katt series, but in a lighter, shorter format. Three Card Monte and A Bug’s Life continue the crew’s adventures with escalating schemes. Readers familiar with Koch’s other work will recognize her blend of action, comedy, and oddball characters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Martian Alliance series?

There are three books in the The Martian Alliance series, published between 2011 and 2015.

What is the first book in the The Martian Alliance series?

The first book in the The Martian Alliance series is The Royal Scam, published in 2011.

What is The Martian Alliance series about?

The Martian Alliance Chronicles follows the crew of the Hummingbird, a diverse group of aliens and con artists who are the best in the galaxy at pulling scams and making money. The first book begins when Princess Olivia of Andromeda jumps aboard the ship to escape an arranged marriage. The crew includes a Shape Shifter, Martian Humanoids, an Arachnidan, and a Polliwog.

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive commissions for purchases made through links on this site.

Privacy Policy