Planet Pirates Books in Order

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The Planet Pirates Series, written by Anne McCaffrey and other authors, follows the life of Sassinak, a former slave who becomes a pirate chaser in the Federal Space Fleet. The series explores the ongoing conflict between pirates and the fleet, with recurring focus on the legacy of past struggles and the resilience of its characters. Key elements include long-term stasis, intergenerational connections, and the persistent threat of planet pirates.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Sassinak

    Sassinak

    1990 · Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Moon

    Sassinak was 12 when raiders captured her. At that age, she was old enough to be useful but young enough to be broken. Unlike other slave girls,…

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  2. Cover of The Death of Sleep

    The Death of Sleep

    1990 · Anne McCaffrey and Jody Lynn Nye

    Lunzie Mespil, a healer who works as both a doctor and psychiatrist, is forced to leave a starship she is traveling on due to desperate…

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  3. Cover of Generation warriors

    Generation warriors

    1991 · Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Moon

    "Generation Warriors" is the third book in "The Planet Pirate Series," which follows the life of Sassinak, a young girl who is enslaved by planet…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Planet Pirates Series books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Sassinak”. Start with “Sassinak.”

How many books are in the Planet Pirates Series series?

We list 3 books by Anne McCaffrey , published between 1990–1991.

Where can I buy the Planet Pirates Series 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.