John Spearman Books in Order

John Spearman has written 38 books, published between 2017 and 2026. The first book is Gallantry in Action (2017) and the newest is Serethyn's Scepter (2026). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
38
Published
2017–2026

John Spearman's catalogue runs to 38 books published between 2017 and 2026, divided among eight series: FitzDuncan, Dexter Falk, Orion Spur, Halberd, Sandy Pike, Perseverance Andrews, Mercenary Navy and Burden. Titles such as Gallantry in Action (2017), In Harm's Way (2018) and Surrender Demand (2019) set the military register of the early run. Serethyn's Scepter (2026) is the newest entry, and Spearman continues to publish.

Source: composed

How many John Spearman books are there?

John Spearman has 38 books, released between 2017 and 2026. They include 8 separate series.

John Spearman Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 38 John Spearman books in the order they were published, with the release year and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of November 2026.

  1. 1
    Gallantry in ActionHalberd #12017 · confirmed 1/4
    2017–
  2. 2
    In Harm's WayHalberd #22018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018–
  3. 3
    True AllegianceHalberd #32018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018–
  4. 4
    Surrender DemandHalberd #42019 · confirmed 1/4
    2019–
  5. 5
    Pike's PotentialSandy Pike #12021 · confirmed 1/4
    2021–
  6. 6
    Pike's PassageSandy Pike #22021 · confirmed 1/4
    2021–
  7. 7
    FitzDuncanFitzDuncan #12022 · confirmed 1/4
    2022–
  8. 8
    The Defense of the CommonwealthPerseverance Andrews #12022 · confirmed 1/4
    2022–
  9. 9
    FitzDuncan's FortuneFitzDuncan #22022 · confirmed 1/4
    2022–
  10. 10
    FitzDuncan's GambitFitzDuncan #32022 · confirmed 1/4
    2022–
  11. 11
    Pike's ProgressSandy Pike #32022 · confirmed 1/4
    2022–
  12. 12
    The Courage of the CommonwealthPerseverance Andrews #22023 · confirmed 1/4
    2023–
  13. 13
    The Resolve of the CommonwealthPerseverance Andrews #32023 · confirmed 1/4
    2023–
  14. 14
    FitzDuncan's AlchemyFitzDuncan #42023 · confirmed 1/4
    2023–
  15. 15
    FitzDuncan's EnlightenmentFitzDuncan #52023 · confirmed 1/4
    2023–
  16. 16
    FitzDuncan's HopeFitzDuncan #62023 · confirmed 1/4
    2023–
  17. 17
    FitzDuncan's InheritanceFitzDuncan #72023 · confirmed 1/4
    2023–
  18. 18
    BurdenBurden #12024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024–
  19. 19
    Rawlins' RedemptionMercenary Navy #12024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024–
  20. 20
    Swiftsure AscendantMercenary Navy #22024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024–
  21. 21
    Tenuous DefenseMercenary Navy #32024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024–
  22. 22
    Pike's PurposeSandy Pike #42024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024–
  23. 23
    FitzDuncan's NavyFitzDuncan #82024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024–
  24. 24
    FitzDuncan's PerilFitzDuncan #92024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024–
  25. 25
    FitzDuncan's BeginningFitzDuncan #102024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024–
  26. 26
    Misfortune's FavoriteOrion Spur #12025 · confirmed 1/4
    2025–
  27. 27
    Scourge of the ScyllansOrion Spur #22025 · confirmed 1/4
    2025–
  28. 28
    Fondness for AdversityOrion Spur #32025 · confirmed 1/4
    2025–
  29. 29
    Defender’s AwakeningOrion Spur #42025 · confirmed 1/4
    2025–
  30. 30
    The Thane's DaughterDexter Falk #12026 · confirmed 1/4
    2026–
  31. 31
    The Veil of ShadowDexter Falk #22026 · confirmed 1/4
    2026–
  32. 32
    Torsten's HoardDexter Falk #32026 · confirmed 1/4
    2026–
  33. 33
    The Storm KingDexter Falk #42026 · confirmed 1/4
    2026–
  34. 34
    Deceptive BetrayalOrion Spur #52026 · confirmed 1/4
    2026–
  35. 35
    The Outcast GeneralDexter Falk #52026 · confirmed 1/4
    2026–
  36. 36
    Ore to OrdureDexter Falk #62026 · confirmed 1/4
    2026–
  37. 37
    Unfettered FoldsOrion Spur #62026 · confirmed 1/4
    2026–
  38. 38
    Serethyn's ScepterDexter Falk #72026 · confirmed 1/4
    2026–

John Spearman books grouped by series

Each title below is a row in the publication-order table above. None of these groups has a reading-order page of its own on this site.

Do you have to read John Spearman books in order?

You only need to read John Spearman books in order within each series: the books listed here span 8 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.

Where to start with John Spearman

Start with Gallantry in Action (2017), the earliest published title.

What is the newest John Spearman book?

Serethyn's Scepter (2026) is the newest John Spearman book released so far.

Is there a new John Spearman book coming?

No next John Spearman book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.

John Spearman at a glance

Still publishing
John Spearman published a book as recently as 2026.
Release pace
John Spearman books have appeared more than one a year on average.
Busiest decade
Most John Spearman books, 34 of 38, were published in the 2020s.

When John Spearman books were published

Publication distribution by decade, showing when John Spearman titles appeared. 2020s was the most productive decade with 34 titles.

2010s
4
2020s
34

38 books total across 2 decades. Decade reflects the year each title was first catalogued.