RCN Series Books in Order
Science fiction book series by David Drake
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1998 · David Drake
With the Lightnings is a 1998 science fiction novel by David Drake, the first part of the military space opera RCN Series. (Summary adapted from…
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Buy on Amazon2000 · David Drake
Lt. Leary, Commanding is a 2000 book by David Drake. It is book 2 of the series RCN Series.
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Buy on Amazon2003 · David Drake
Lt. Leary and Adele Mundy reunite with the crew of the Sissie, now sold out of RCN service to a wealthy pair and hired as civilians for a voyage…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · David Drake
Lt. Daniel Leary and Signals Officer Adele Mundy battle a ruthless, paranoid officer, along with conspiracy, anarchy, and an overwhelming Alliance…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · David Drake
Some Golden Harbor is a 2006 book by David Drake. It is book 5 of the series RCN Series.
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Buy on Amazon2008 · David Drake
When the Tide Rises is a 2008 book by David Drake. It is book 6 of the series RCN Series.
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Buy on Amazon2009 · David Drake
This book continues the series featuring Lt. O'Leary, and readers are advised to read the earlier books first before starting here. In this…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · David Drake
What Distant Deeps is a 2010 book by David Drake. It is book 8 of the series RCN Series.
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Buy on Amazon2012 · David Drake
Ninth in the RCN space adventure series, Captain Daniel Leary and Officer Adele Mundy are sent to help a local admiral put down a coup, but are then…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · David Drake
The Sea Without a Shore is a 2014 book by David Drake. It is book 10 of the series RCN Series.
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Buy on Amazon2016 · David Drake
Dispatched by high-ranking officials to a distant but critical star system, naval captain Daniel Leary and cybrarian spy Adele Murphy are challenged…
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Buy on AmazonThough Hell Should Bar the Way
2018 · David Drake
Though Hell Should Bar the Way is a 2018 book by David Drake. It is book 12 of the series RCN Series.
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Buy on Amazon2019 · David Drake
To Clear Away the Shadows is a 2019 book by David Drake. It is book 13 of the series RCN Series.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the RCN Series books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “With the Lightnings”. Start with “With the Lightnings.”
How many books are in the RCN Series series?
We list 13 books by David Drake , published between 1998–2019.
Where can I buy the RCN Series books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.