David VanDyke

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)
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
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)
# Title Year
1 SwitchBack 2015
2 MoonFall 2016
3 BloodMoon 2016
Supernatural Siblings Books (with Drew VanDyke)
# Title Year
1 MoonRise (With: Drew VanDyke) 2013
2 MoonRise 2013
Galactic Liberation Books (with B.V. Larson)
# Title Year
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)
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
1 What Price Humanity? 2015
Pax Solis Books (with B.V. Larson)
# Title Year
1 Titan War 2025
2 Venus War 2025
3 Neptune War 2025
David VanDyke Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Apocalyptic Fears VI 2016
2 Bridge Across the Stars 2018
3 The Expanding Universe 4: Space Adventure, Alien Contact, & Military Science Fiction 2018