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Alpha Force (Linda Johnston) Books in Order

11 Books
2009 – 2018 Published
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How to Read the Alpha Force Series

The best way to read the Alpha Force series is in publication order. Because the characters belong to the same covert military unit of shapeshifters, the overarching plot, military operations, and development of the werewolf transformation elixir progress sequentially from book to book. Starting with the first novel ensures you understand the world-building, the secrecy of the unit, and the recurring side characters.

Alpha Force Books in Publication Order

Here is the complete order of the Alpha Force books based on their original release years, including the main novels and novellas:

  • Alpha Wolf (2009)
  • Claws of the Lynx (2009) - Novella (Alpha Force #1.5)
  • Cougar's Conquest (2010) - Novella
  • Alaskan Wolf (2010)
  • Hawk's Challenge (2011) - Novella
  • Guardian Wolf (2011)
  • Undercover Wolf (2013)
  • Untamed Wolf (2014)
  • Loyal Wolf (2014)
  • Canadian Wolf (2015)
  • Protector Wolf (2017)
  • Visionary Wolf (2018)

Reading Caveats and Co-Authored Confusion

When tracking down the books in this series, there are a few important details to keep in mind:

  • Desert Wolf vs. Protector Wolf: You may find Protector Wolf bundled in a 2-in-1 volume alongside a story called Desert Wolf. Note that while Protector Wolf is Linda O. Johnston's work, Desert Wolf was written by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom.
  • Novellas and Short Stories: Short entries like Claws of the Lynx (originally published in the Awakening the Beast anthology), Cougar's Conquest, and Hawk's Challenge add flavor to the universe but are not strictly required to follow the main novels.
  • Reissues: Many books in the Harlequin Nocturne series have been reissued in digital formats under slightly different dates, but the story timeline remains the same.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Alpha Force series?

You should start with the first novel, Alpha Wolf, published in 2009. It introduces the secret werewolf military unit and the core concepts of the series.

QHow many books are in the Alpha Force series by Linda O. Johnston?

The main series consists of 9 novels and several accompanying novellas and short stories, totaling 12 distinct entries in the expanded reading order.

QIs Desert Wolf part of the Alpha Force series?

No. Although Desert Wolf is frequently packaged together with Linda O. Johnston's Protector Wolf, it was written by fellow paranormal romance author Linda Thomas-Sundstrom.

QWhat are the novellas in the Alpha Force series?

The series includes three notable novellas: Claws of the Lynx (2009), Cougar's Conquest (2010), and Hawk's Challenge (2011).

QDo I need to read the novellas in order?

While not strictly necessary to understand the main novels, reading them in publication order (such as reading Claws of the Lynx after Alpha Wolf) provides the best character context.

QWho published the Alpha Force series?

The entire Alpha Force series was published under the Harlequin Nocturne paranormal romance imprint.