Alliance-Union universe Books in Order
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The Alliance-Union universe, created by C. J. Cherryh, is a science fiction setting spanning multiple novels that explore a future where humanity is divided into three major power blocs: the Union, the Merchanter's Alliance, and Earth. The series centers on themes of space trade, political intrigue, and human relationships within a complex interstellar society. Key stories often focus on individuals navigating the tensions between these factions, with recurring emphasis on commerce, survival, and the ethical dilemmas of technological and genetic advancements.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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1982 · C. J. Cherryh
Merchanter's Luck is a 1982 science fiction novel by American writer C. J. Cherryh, set in her Alliance-Union universe, in which humanity has split…
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Buy on Amazon1983 · C. J. Cherryh
Forty Thousand in Gehenna is a 1983 science fiction novel by C. J. Cherryh. Set in her Alliance-Union universe, the story takes place between the…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · C. J. Cherryh
This 1989 novel by C. J. Cherryh centers on Loki, a mercenary spy ship and bounty hunter serving as the legal arm of the Merchanters' Alliance, and…
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Buy on Amazon1994 · C. J. Cherryh
Tripoint is a science fiction novel by C. J. Cherryh, first published in September 1994 by Warner Books. It is part of her Merchanter series and…
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Buy on Amazon1997 · C. J. Cherryh
Fletcher Neihart, a 17-year-old youth, becomes an apprentice crewman on his family's merchant spaceship despite not liking space. He has no choice in…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · C. J. Cherryh
This novel continues the story of Ariane Emory PR, the genetic clone of one of the greatest scientists humanity has produced, as she searches for the…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on Amazon1988 · C. J. Cherryh
Ariane Emory, a powerful political figure on Cyteen Station, controlled Reseune, a massive factory that produced azi—computer-trained servants and…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Alliance-Union universe books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Merchanter's Luck”. Start with “Merchanter's Luck.”
How many books are in the Alliance-Union universe series?
We list 7 books by C. J. Cherryh , published between 1982–2009.
Where can I buy the Alliance-Union universe books?
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