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Archangel Project Books in Order

10 Books
2015 – 2021 Published
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Recommended Reading Order

The best way to experience the Archangel Project is by following the main publication order. This sequence allows you to experience the overarching narrative arc exactly as C. Gockel intended, starting with Noa Sato and James Sinclair's story before expanding to a broader cast of characters.

The Main Sequence

  1. Archangel Down (2015)
  2. Noa's Ark (2016)
  3. Heretic (2017)
  4. Starship Waking (2018)
  5. Darkness Rising (2019)
  6. The Defiant (2019)
  7. Android General 1 (2020)
  8. Admiral Wolf (2020)
  9. Supernova (2021)

Prequels, Novellas, and Companion Stories

If you want to dive deeper into the universe, there are several shorter companion works. They can be read in chronological order or saved for after the main series:

  • Carl Sagan's Hunt for Intelligent Life in the Universe (2016) – Often referred to as Book 0.5, this novella offers fun backstory and can be read first as an introduction or between Archangel Down and Noa's Ark.
  • Mech (2022) – A short story (Book 0.6) set before the events of the first book.
  • Let There Be Light (2018) – A brief companion short story set within the timeline.

The Spin-Off Cycle: Archangel Project: Convergence

Once you finish the main series, you can move on to the Archangel Project: Convergence spin-off cycle. This series introduces a time-travel survival adventure following John Miller and Hana:

  1. Beasts in the Garden (2026)
  2. Intelligent Design (2026)
  3. Noble Savages (2026)

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Archangel Project?

Start with the first novel, Archangel Down. If you prefer a prequel introduction, you can also start with the novella Carl Sagan's Hunt for Intelligent Life in the Universe.

QDo I need to read the companion novellas to understand the main story?

No, the main novels from Archangel Down to Supernova form a complete story. The novellas like Carl Sagan's Hunt for Intelligent Life in the Universe and Mech add extra flavor but are not required.

QWhat is the Archangel Project: Convergence series?

It is a spin-off cycle within the same universe, starting with Beasts in the Garden (2026). It focuses on time travel and survival, following characters John Miller and Hana.

QIs there a crossover between Archangel Project and I Bring the Fire?

No. While both series are written by C. Gockel, they are entirely separate. I Bring the Fire is Norse-inspired urban fantasy, while Archangel Project is 25th-century space opera.

QWho is the main protagonist of the series?

The first trilogy focuses on Noa Sato, a fierce fleet commander, and James Sinclair, an augmented historian. Later books expand to focus on characters like the android 6T9, a hybrid named Volka, and the telepathic Carl Sagan.

QIs the Archangel Project series completed?

The main storyline concluding with Supernova is complete, but the author has continued expanding the universe with the Convergence spin-off cycle starting in 2026.