Thousand Worlds books in order

The Thousand Worlds series by Joel Rosenberg is a military science fiction saga set in a future where humanity has spread across a thousand colonized planets.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Ties of Blood and Silver 1984 Joel Rosenberg Buy
2 Emile and the Dutchman 1985 Joel Rosenberg Buy
3 Not For Glory 1988 Joel Rosenberg Buy
4 Hero 1990 Joel Rosenberg Buy

The Thousand Worlds series moves Joel Rosenberg from fantasy to science fiction, placing his characters in a future where humanity has colonized a thousand planets and the military structures holding that civilization together are as complex as the politics.

The four-book series focuses on soldiers and mercenaries operating within this vast interstellar framework, combining military action with the political intrigue that comes from managing a civilization spread across the stars.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Thousand Worlds series?

There are four books in the Thousand Worlds series, published between 1984 and 1990.

What is the first book in the Thousand Worlds series?

The first book in the Thousand Worlds series is Ties of Blood and Silver, published in 1984.

Is the Thousand Worlds series connected to Guardians of the Flame?

No, it is a completely separate science fiction series with its own setting and characters. It explores military themes in a far-future interstellar civilization.

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