David VanDyke is an American author, best known for his series of books in the genres of galactic sci-fi adventure, stellar conquest, and plague wars. He is a Hugo Award winner and has made it to the finals of the Dragon Awards. His works have sold over 300,000 copies, making him a popular name in the science fiction world.
VanDyke is a former military officer who has served in two branches of the US military in several combat zones across the globe. He has chosen to keep his childhood and young adult years private, and his professional bio starts with his time in the United States Air Force. He spent half a decade at the US Army Airborne Corp as a paratrooper, which included a posting in Germany during the 1980s. VanDyke's military experience has significantly influenced his writing, providing a rich background for his science fiction stories.
VanDyke's writing career began in 2012 with the publication of "The Eden’s Plague," which became highly successful. He has since published several series, including the "Galactic Sci-fi Adventure," "Stellar Conquest," and "Plague Wars" series. He has also collaborated with BV Larson in the writing of books 10, 11, and 12 of the bestselling "Star Force Series." His works are known for their thrilling space opera and military sci-fi themes, providing readers with a captivating and immersive experience.
In addition to his writing, VanDyke is a retired U.S. military officer who has served in several combat zones. He lives with his wife and three dogs in the Tucson area. He is active on social media and has a website where readers can learn more about his books and upcoming releases. VanDyke's military background, education, and personal experiences have all contributed to his success as a science fiction author, making him a notable figure in the genre.
Plague Wars Books (with Ryan King)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Eden Plague
2013
2
Reaper's Run
2013
3
The Demon Plagues
2013
4
The Reaper Plague
2013
5
The Orion Plague
2013
6
Cyborg Strike
2013
7
Comes the Destroyer
2014
8
Skull's Shadows
2014
9
Eden's Exodus
2015
10
Apocalypse Austin
2015
11
Nearest Night
2016
Plague Wars Series in Chronological Order
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Eden Plague
2013
2
Reaper's Run
2013
3
Skull's Shadows
2014
4
Eden's Exodus
2015
5
Apocalypse Austin
2015
6
Nearest Night
2016
7
The Demon Plagues
2013
8
The Reaper Plague
2013
9
The Orion Plague
2013
10
Cyborg Strike
2013
11
Comes the Destroyer
2014
Stellar Conquest Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
First Conquest / Starship Conquest
2013
2
First Conquest
2013
3
Desolator
2013
4
Tactics of Conquest
2014
5
Conquest of Earth
2014
6
Conquest and Empire
2015
Knightsbridge Canyon Books (with Drew VanDyke)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
SwitchBack
2015
2
MoonFall
2016
3
BloodMoon
2016
Supernatural Siblings Books (with Drew VanDyke)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
MoonRise (With: Drew VanDyke)
2013
2
MoonRise
2013
Galactic Liberation Books (with B.V. Larson)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Starship Liberator
2017
2
Battleship Indomitable
2017
3
Flagship Victory
2018
4
Hive War
2018
5
Straker's Breakers
2019
6
Hell's Reach
2019
Star Force Books (with B.V. Larson)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Swarm
2010
2
Extinction
2011
3
Rebellion
2011
4
Conquest
2011
5
Battle Station
2012
6
Empire
2012
7
Annihilation
2013
8
Storm Assault
2013
9
Army of One
2014
10
The Dead Sun
2014
11
Outcast (With: B.V. Larson)
2014
12
Outcast
2014
13
Exile (With: B.V. Larson)
2014
14
Exile
2014
15
Demon Star (With: B.V. Larson)
2015
16
Demon Star
2015
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
What Price Humanity?
2015
Pax Solis Books (with B.V. Larson)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Titan War
2025
2
Venus War
2025
3
Neptune War
2025
David VanDyke Anthologies
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Apocalyptic Fears VI
2016
2
Bridge Across the Stars
2018
3
The Expanding Universe 4: Space Adventure, Alien Contact, & Military Science Fiction