Order of Fleet Books

David Drake and Bill Fawcett helm this military science fiction anthology series, where The Fleet serves as humanity's final defense barrier in the depths of space against hostile alien forces. This compelling collection features contributions from an impressive roster of acclaimed authors including Anne McCaffrey, Poul Anderson, Steve Perry, Margaret Weis, Jody Lynn Nye, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Diane Duane, Christopher Stasheff, Katherine Kurtz, Janny Wurtz, and Mike Resnick, among others. The series continues with the Battlestation anthology collection.

Drake and Fawcett launched The Fleet anthology series in 1988, beginning with the inaugural volume titled The Fleet. Spanning six books total, the series reached its conclusion in 1991 with Crisis. The successor series, Battlestation, features two anthologies: Battlestation (1992) and The Vanguard (1993). The complete Fleet collection follows both publication and chronological order:

Fleet Overview: In The Fleet, edited by David Drake & Bill Fawcett, humanity's galactic exploration has led them into dangerous territory where they encounter the Khalia. These weasel-like carnivorous beings operate under a vastly different cultural framework than humans, viewing all other intelligent species as prey to be hunted. The Khalia's merciless approach means no prisoners are taken—those who cross paths with them face certain doom with no hope of returning home. The anthology showcases stories from notable authors including Anne McCaffrey, Janet Morris, Poul Anderson, E. Gary Gygax, Steve Perry, Robert Sheckley, Margaret Weis, John Brunner, and Jody Lynn Nye.