The Universe After books in order

The Universe After series by Drew Williams in reading order. A space opera trilogy plus omnibus about a galaxy recovering from technological collapse.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Stars Now Unclaimed 2018 Drew Williams Buy
2 The Universe After Trilogy 2020 Drew Williams N/A
3 A Chain Across the Dawn 2019 Drew Williams Buy
4 The Firmament of Flame 2020 Drew Williams Buy

The Universe After drops its characters into a galaxy that’s been broken and remade. The pulse disabled advanced technology on most worlds, and now different civilizations operate at vastly different tech levels — some back to swords and steam, others still spacefaring. Drew Williams follows Jane Kamali, a woman on a mission to find gifted children before the forces that caused the pulse can exploit them.

The Stars Now Unclaimed launches the story, A Chain Across the Dawn and The Firmament of Flame expand it into full-scale galactic conflict. The series earned comparisons to Mass Effect and Firefly for its mix of action, humor, and diverse ensemble cast.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Universe After series?

There are four books in the The Universe After series, published between 2018 and 2020.

What is the first book in the The Universe After series?

The first book in the The Universe After series is The Stars Now Unclaimed, published in 2018.

What is The Universe After about?

The Universe After follows Jane Kamali, a gun-toting preacher who travels the galaxy recruiting children with special abilities. The pulse — a catastrophic event that disabled advanced technology on most worlds — has created a dangerous, fragmented galaxy. Three novels and an omnibus tell the story of Jane’s mission and the larger war it leads to.

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