If you want to read a long series of space opera goodness, look no further than Lindsay Buroker’s Fallen Empire series.
The series is insanely deep and beloved by a ton of fans. It has also kicked-off a spin-off, so we’ll need Lindsay’s list of titles to keep track of it all.
Fallen Empire
Remnants — A short story that takes place 2-3 years before Star Nomad. It’s the adventure where Alisa and Mica first meet, and it’s currently only available in the You Are Here SF/F anthology.
Last Command — A novella that takes place 6 months before Star Nomad. It’s from Leonidas’s point of view and shows him carrying out his last mission before the fall of the empire. It’s currently available as a free bonus to those who sign up for the Fallen Empire newsletter.
Star Nomad — The first book and where the main adventure begins.
Saranth Three — A short story that takes place between Star Nomad and Book 2, Honor’s Flight. It’s currently a bonus for newsletter subscribers.
Honor’s Flight — Book 2 in the series
Starfall Station — A short story from Leonidas’s point of view. It takes place between Book 2 and Book 3. It’s currently available through the free Star Rebels anthology. (This is available on Kobo, Apple, and Barnes & Noble, as well as Amazon.)
Starseers — Book 3
Relic of Sorrows — Book 4
Cleon Moon — Book 5
Arkadian Skies — Book 6
Perilous Hunt — Book 7
End Game — Book 8
Hope Springs — A honeymoon adventure that takes place after Book 8. It’s currently available in the Beyond the Stars: New Worlds, New Suns anthology.
Cyborg Legacy — This is a stand-alone novel that takes place a few years after the main series. It brings in a new hero, Jasim, but Leonidas also returns to go on the adventure.
Sky Full of Stars (Fallen Empire spinoff series)
A Sky Full of Stars takes place ten years after the events in Fallen Empire, with the next generation (Jelena, Thor, and Erick Ostberg) coming to the forefront for adventures of their own.
The Rogue Prince — Book 1
Angle of Truth — Book 2
Stolen Legacy — Book 3 (Upcoming Title)
So, grab the freebie series starters and get convinced that this journey is worth taking.