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Deep Black Books in Order by James David Victor

Deep Black by James David Victor contains 9 books, published between 2018 and 2025. The first book is Parallax (2018) and the newest is Bayne of Existence (2025). Publication order is the reading order below.

Other series are also called Deep Black: Deep Black Books in Order: 2 Different Series.

Books
9
Published
2018–2025
See all 9 books in order Printable Deep Black checklist

Deep Black is a series by James David Victor containing 9 books. Parallax (2018) opens the list, followed by Captain Bayne, Ranger Bayne and Pirate Bayne. After Deep Shallows (2020), the series resumed with Bayne of Existence (2025), and the catalogue lists Deep Black as ongoing.

How many Deep Black books are there?

Deep Black has 9 books, released between 2018 and 2025.

Deep Black Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 9 Deep Black books in the order they were published, with the release year and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of September 2026.

  1. 1
    Parallax2018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018–
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  2. 2
    Captain Bayne2018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018–
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  3. 3
    Ranger Bayne2018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018–
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  4. 4
    Pirate Bayne2019 · confirmed 1/4
    2019–
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  5. 5
    The Black Hole2019 · confirmed 1/4
    2019–
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  6. 6
    The Void2020 · confirmed 1/4
    2020–
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  7. 7
    The Syndicate2020 · confirmed 1/4
    2020–
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  8. 8
    Deep Shallows2020 · confirmed 1/4
    2020–
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  9. 9
    Bayne of Existence2025 · confirmed 1/4
    2025–
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Is there a chronological order for Deep Black?

No separate chronological order is on record for Deep Black, because none of the book listings this catalogue draws on publishes one; the publication order above is the only order given.

Do you have to read Deep Black books in order?

You should read the Deep Black books in publication order, the order of the numbered table above. The catalogue does not record whether each Deep Black book also stands alone.

Where to start with Deep Black

Start with Parallax (2018), the earliest published title.

What is the newest Deep Black book?

Bayne of Existence (2025) is the newest Deep Black book released so far.

Is there a new Deep Black book coming?

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

Deep Black at a glance

Still running
Deep Black is still running, with a title published as recently as 2025.
Release pace
Deep Black books have appeared about one a year on average.
Busiest decade
Most Deep Black books, 5 of 9, were published in the 2010s.

More books by James David Victor

The author page linked below lists every book in publication order.

Other series by James David Victor

Each series linked below has its own reading-order page.