League of Peoples Books in Order

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The League of Peoples series by James Alan Gardner explores the complexities of human and alien interactions within a futuristic galactic society. Each novel centers on individuals navigating personal and societal conflicts, often involving genetic modification, cultural traditions, and the consequences of scientific advancements. The stories frequently intersect through shared elements like the character Admiral Festina Ramos, who plays a pivotal role in uncovering deeper truths about the universe and its inhabitants.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  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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    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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    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

What order should I read the League of Peoples books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Expendable”.

How many books are in the League of Peoples series?

We list 7 books by James Alan Gardner , published between 1997–2004.

Where can I buy the League of Peoples books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.