Looking Glass Books in Order

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The Looking Glass series, written by John Ringo and published between 2007 and 2008, centers on the accidental creation of interdimensional gateways following a massive explosion at the University of Central Florida. The gateways allow dangerous entities, including hostile demons known as the Dreen, to enter Earth, prompting a global crisis. The story explores the efforts of a physicist and a military operative to prevent the spread of these interdimensional threats.

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 Vorpal Blade

    Vorpal Blade

    2007 · John Ringo

    Vorpal Blade by John Ringo is a science fiction novel that follows humanity's first interstellar voyage aboard the Alliance Space Ship Vorpal Blade,…

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  2. Cover of Into the Looking Glass

    Into the Looking Glass

    2007 · John Ringo

    A 60-kiloton explosion destroyed the University of Central Florida and surrounding areas. Authorities initially suspected a nuclear attack, but no…

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  3. Cover of Manxome Foe

    Manxome Foe

    2008 · John Ringo

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  4. Cover of Claws That Catch

    Claws That Catch

    2008 · John Ringo

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Looking Glass books in?

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

How many books are in the Looking Glass series?

We list 4 books by John Ringo , published between 2007–2008.

Where can I buy the Looking Glass 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.