James Alan Gardner

1 series 7 books in order

James Alan Gardner is a Canadian science fiction author. He was born in 1955. His work focuses on the science fiction genre.

Born
1955
Known for
League of Peoples

Series by James Alan Gardner

League of Peoples

7 books in order · 1997–2004

  1. Cover of Expendable

    Expendable

    1997 · James Alan Gardner

    Under the League of Peoples, war and crime are rare, and life is sacred, unless you are an Explorer, the ugly, flawed, misfit, or deformed unwanted…

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  2. Cover of Commitment Hour

    Commitment Hour

    1998 · James Alan Gardner

    Commitment Hour is a science fiction novel by Canadian author James Alan Gardner, published in 1998. Set in Gardner's "League of Peoples" universe,…

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  3. Cover of Vigilant

    Vigilant

    1999 · James Alan Gardner

    Two species, humans and the winged Ooloms, lived in peace on the planet Demoth until a deadly plague killed millions of Ooloms while leaving humans…

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  4. Cover of Hunted

    Hunted

    2000 · James Alan Gardner

    The novel follows the children of Admiral Alexader York, who were genetically enhanced to be perfect. Samantha, the daughter, was a success, but her…

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  5. Cover of Ascending

    Ascending

    2001 · James Alan Gardner

    Oar is the last of her kind, a resident of the "planet of no return," once used by the Admiralty to imprison undesirables and those deemed…

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  6. Cover of Trapped

    Trapped

    2002 · James Alan Gardner

    Life under the Spark Lords is dull but comfortable for teacher Philemon Abu Dhubhai until a female student is murdered by an unknown alien organism…

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  7. Cover of Radiant

    Radiant

    2004 · James Alan Gardner

    A 2004 novel by James Alan Gardner, his long-awaited hardcover debut. Explorer Third Class Youn Sue, a member of the disposable Explorer Corps, is…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has James Alan Gardner written?

We list 7 books by James Alan Gardner across 1 series, published between 1997–2004 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read James Alan Gardner's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Ascending.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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