For the best reading experience, it is highly recommended to start with the first novel of the original series, Space Carrier Avalon. While there is a prequel novella, it was written and published aft...
For the best reading experience, it is highly recommended to start with the first novel of the original series, Space Carrier Avalon. While there is a prequel novella, it was written and published after the main series concluded, meaning starting with the main books provides the best introduction to the universe's technology, factions, and stakes.
Castle Federation: The Original Series
The core series spans six main novels following the career of Kyle Roberts and the crew of the carrier Avalon during a massive interstellar war between the Alliance of Free Stars and the Terran Commonwealth. They should be read in publication order:
Space Carrier Avalon (2015)
Stellar Fox (2016)
Battle Group Avalon (2016)
Q-Ship Chameleon (2016)
Rimward Stars (2017)
Operation Medusa (2017)
The Prequel Novella
Glynn Stewart later expanded the lore with a prequel story:
A Question of Faith (2020)
This novella explores the history and origins of the Alliance of Free Stars. While chronological purists can read it first, it is best enjoyed after finishing the main six books when you already have context for the factions involved.
The Dakotan Confederacy (Sequel Trilogy)
Set in the aftermath of the Commonwealth's collapse, this follow-up series continues the timeline of the universe but shifts the spotlight to a new protagonist, Admiral James Tecumseh, and the fragile stability of the new interstellar landscape:
Admiral's Oath (2022)
To Stand Defiant (2022)
Unbroken Faith (2023)
Frequently Asked
QWhat is the recommended starting point for the Castle Federation universe?
You should start with Space Carrier Avalon, the first novel in the original series. It establishes the central conflict and introduces the core concepts of the universe.
QWhen should I read the prequel novella, A Question of Faith?
While you can read A Question of Faith first for chronological order, it is recommended to read it after finishing the original six-book series (specifically after Operation Medusa) to better appreciate the background lore.
QWho is the main character in the Castle Federation books?
The original six books focus on the military career and strategic exploits of Kyle Roberts, who starts as a young commander and rises to become a legendary hero known as the 'Stellar Fox.'
QHow does The Dakotan Confederacy connect to Castle Federation?
It is a direct sequel trilogy set in the same universe, taking place after the events of Operation Medusa. It follows Admiral James Tecumseh as he deals with the political vacuum and instability left behind by the war.
QAre the Castle Federation and Dakotan Confederacy series completed?
Yes, both series are fully complete. The main Castle Federation arc spans six books and a novella, while the sequel Dakotan Confederacy is a completed trilogy.
QAre there any co-authored books in the Castle Federation universe?
No. Unlike some of Glynn Stewart's other universes, all books in the Castle Federation and Dakotan Confederacy series are written solely by Glynn Stewart.
