Reading order · 4 books · 2000 to 2003 · Set in various places
Legacy of the Aldenata Books in Order
In the Legacy of the Aldenata, Earth learns that the Posleen, a horde of alien invaders, are on their way. The planet has a few years to build armies in powered armour and defences. Fast, military science fiction.
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Series facts
- Books
- 4
- Published
- 2000 to 2003
- First book
- A Hymn Before Battle
- Latest
- Hell's Faire (2003)
- Setting
- Set in various places
The reading order
Every Legacy of the Aldenata book in publication order. Choose a title for its cast and summary.
4 books · Set in various places
- 1A Hymn Before Battle2000With Mike O'NealAliens contact Earth with a warning that the Posleen are coming, and an offer of technology in exchange for soldiers.Buy on Amazon
- 2Gust Front2001With Mike O'NealThe first Posleen landings strike Earth, and humanity has to hold the line.Buy on Amazon
- 3When the Devil Dances2002With Mike O'NealThe war against the Posleen grows desperate, as Mike O’Neal and his armoured soldiers fight on.Buy on Amazon
- 4Hell's Faire2003With Mike O'NealThe war against the Posleen reaches its climax.Buy on Amazon
Do you need to read them in order?
Read A Hymn Before Battle, Gust Front, When the Devil Dances and Hell’s Faire in order.
Who appears in which book
The series’ main characters, book by book. Lead means the book is told around them; minor covers cameos.
| Book | Mike O'Neal |
|---|---|
| 1 A Hymn Before Battle | LLead |
| 2 Gust Front | LLead |
| 3 When the Devil Dances | LLead |
| 4 Hell's Faire | LLead |
Characters in the Legacy of the Aldenata books
1 character from John Ringo’s chart, with the number of Legacy of the Aldenata books each appears in.
| Character | Books | First in this series |
|---|---|---|
| Mike O'NealSergeant in powered armour | 4 | A Hymn Before Battle 2000 |