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Classic BattleTech Novels

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Title Author Pub. Date ISBN Synopsis
Decision at Thunder Rift William H. Keith, Jr. 09/1986 ISBN 0931787696 Book One of the Saga of the Gray Death Legion. Grayson Death Carlyle is the young son of the commander of Carlyle's Commandos, a mercenary unit employed by the Lyran Commonwealth. When the Commandos are destroyed in a sneak attack on the planet Trell I, Grayson must help the people of Trell throw off the invading forces while trying to live up to his father's legacy.
The Sword and the Dagger Ardath Mayhar 04/1987 ISBN 0931787777 Ardan Sortek stumbles upon a plot to replace Hanse Davion, First Prince of the Federated Suns, with a clever double under the control of Maximilian Liao, Chancellor of the Capellan Confederation and sworn enemy of the Davion family.
Mercenary's Star William H. Keith, Jr. 1987 ISBN 1555600301 Book Two of the Saga of the Gray Death Legion. The fledgling Gray Death Legion, formed in the fighting on Trell I, takes on their first assignment: train the inhabitants of Verthandi to fight their Draconis Combine overlords. But what starts as just a job for Grayson Carlyle and his unit soon becomes personal.
The Price of Glory William H. Keith, Jr. 1987 ISBN 1555600387 Book Three of the Saga of the Gray Death Legion. Grayson Carlyle has gone from being the young son of a mercenary commander to the leader of his very own unit in just a few short years. Now under contract to the Free Worlds League, the Gray Death Legion falls prey to political machinations and secret agreements between ambitious men and stands accused of a horrific crime. In a race against time, they must find a way off the planet Helm before they are utterly destroyed.
Warrior: En Garde Michael A. Stackpole 06/1988 ISBN 1555600468 Book One of the Warrior Trilogy. Justin Xiang Allard is exiled from the Federated Suns and makes his way to Solaris VII, the Gaming World, where he catches the eye of agents from the Capellan Confederation. With his former life in ruins, Justin pledges himself to the Capellan Chancellor. Meanwhile, someone has kidnapped Melissa Steiner, heir to the throne of the Lyran Commonwealth and bethrothed of Hanse Davion, First Prince of the Federated Suns. Daniel Allard and the Kell Hounds mercenary unit must face a foe from their past to rescue her.
Warrior: Riposte Michael A. Stackpole 08/1988 ISBN 1555600689 Book Two of the Warrior Trilogy. The wedding of Hanse Davion and Melissa Steiner is fast approaching and tensions are rising throughout the Inner Sphere. Morgan Kell, co-founder of the Kell Hounds mercenary unit, is recalled from his self-imposed exile to take up command once more as the Hounds gear up for war. At the climax of the wedding ceremony on Terra, attended by dignitaries from across human space, Hanse Davion declares war on the Capellan Confederation. The Fourth Succession War begins.
Wolves on the Border Robert Charrette 1988 ISBN 1555600875 Wolf's Dragoons is one of the most feared and respected mercenary units in the entire Inner Sphere. Currently under contract to the Draconis Combine, they become the target of a plot by an ambitious and devious Warlord to gain their services permanently. Their liaison with the Combine, Minobu Tetsuhara, is an honest man and a friend to the Dragoons' leader, Colonel Jaime Wolf, and is caught between duty and friendship as war looms.
Warrior: Coupé Michael A. Stackpole 04/1989 ISBN 1555600735 Book Three of the Warrior Trilogy. As the Fourth Succession War continues, Morgan Kell and his Kell Hounds race towards a final showdown with Yorinaga Kurita. Justin Xiang Allard, now a high-ranking member of Capellan intelligence, tries to hold back the invading Davion forces but is hampered at every turn. And to make matters worse, he may have a spy within his office!
Heir to the Dragon Robert Charrette 08/1989 ISBN 1555600956 Honor and respect towards ones elders is an important part of the Japanese-influenced culture of the Draconis Combine. Theodore Kurita, only son of the reigning Coordinator, has grandiose ideas about the future of his nation but he is hindered by his father's conservative nature and fear of change. During the chaos of the Fourth Succession War and the War of 3039, Theodore not only must survive on the battlefield, he must also navigate the treacherous waters of the Combine court. Can father and son reconcile for the good of their people?
Lethal Heritage Michael A. Stackpole 1989 ISBN 1555600913 Book One of the Blood of Kerensky Trilogy. A new generation of characters makes its debut in this series. Victor Steiner-Davion, heir to the throne of the Federated Commonwealth, is fresh from the academy and posted to the back end of nowhere. Kai Allard-Liao, son of the great Justin Xiang Allard and Candace Liao, fears he can never live up to the tremendous legacy of his parents. Shin Yodama is a yakuza soldier in the army of the Draconis Combine, assigned to safeguard the grandson of Coordinator Takashi Kurita. Phelan Kell has followed in his father Morgan's footsteps and serves in the mercenary Kell Hounds. All four of these young men must face dangers both internal and external when a mysterious invader from beyond the Periphery threatens everything they know and love.
Blood Legacy Michael A. Stackpole 12/1990 ISBN 1555600921 Book Two of the Blood of Kerensky Trilogy. The Clans have been stopped temporarily through the sacrifice of a young pilot. Jaime Wolf, commander of the mysterious and elite Wolf's Dragoons mercenary unit, takes the opportunity to reveal the origin of this new menace: they are the descendants of the Star League Defense Force, which left the Inner Sphere over two hundred years ago after the collapse of the League. The Dragoons, themselves former Clanners, intend to train the heirs of the Successor States to fight and defeat the Clans, if old prejudices and hatreds don't tear the Inner Sphere apart first. The first real test of this new-found sense of cooperation is the defense of Luthien, capital world of the Draconis Combine. But just what is the ultimate objective of the Clans?
Lost Destiny Michael A. Stackpole 09/1991 ISBN 1555600948 Book Three of the Blood of Kerensky Trilogy. The man once known as Phelan Kell has risen through the ranks in Clan Wolf and now stands to win a coveted Bloodname, the highest honor the Clans can bestow. Kai Allard-Liao is missing and presumed dead in the wake of a Jade Falcon attack. Victor Steiner-Davion must mount a rescue of a man who once would have been considered his mortal enemy: Hohiro Kurita. And behind it all, ComStar lurks, ready to betray their Clan allies for the chance to fulfill their destiny as the saviors of humanity.
Way of the Clans Robert Thurston 1991 ISBN 0451451015 Book One of the Jade Phoenix Trilogy.
Bloodname Robert Thurston 10/1991 ISBN 0451451171 Book Two of the Jade Phoenix Trilogy.
Falcon Guard Robert Thurston 12/1991 ISBN 0451451295 Book Three of the Jade Phoenix Trilogy.
Wolf Pack Robert Charrette 04/1992 ISBN 0451452240
Natural Selection Michael A. Stackpole 07/1992 ISBN 0451451724 Raiders equipped with Clan weaponry are hitting worlds along the Clan Occupation Zone/Federated Commonwealth border. Archon-Prince Designate Victor Steiner-Davion and Khan Phelan Ward of Clan Wolf agree to jointly defeat the raiders despite their differences. Melissa Steiner is assassinated by a bomb blast, adding to the tension of the raids.
Decision at Thunder Rift
(Reprint)
William H. Keith, Jr. 09/1992 ISBN 0451451848 Book One of the Saga of the Gray Death Legion. Grayson Death Carlyle is the young son of the commander of Carlyle's Commandos, a mercenary unit employed by the Lyran Commonwealth. When the Commandos are destroyed in a sneak attack on the planet Trell I, Grayson must help the people of Trell throw off the invading forces while trying to live up to his father's legacy.
Mercenary's Star
(Reprint)
William H. Keith, Jr. 11/1992 ISBN 0451451945 Book Two of the Saga of the Gray Death Legion. The fledgling Gray Death Legion, formed in the fighting on Trell I, takes on their first assignment: train the inhabitants of Verthandi to fight their Draconis Combine overlords. But what starts as just a job for Grayson Carlyle and his unit soon becomes personal.
The Price of Glory
(Reprint)
William H. Keith, Jr. 01/1993 ISBN 0451452178 Book Three of the Saga of the Gray Death Legion. Grayson Carlyle has gone from being the young son of a mercenary commander to the leader of his very own unit in just a few short years. Now under contract to the Free Worlds League, the Gray Death Legion falls prey to political machinations and secret agreements between ambitious men and stands accused of a horrific crime. In a race against time, they must find a way off the planet Helm before they are utterly destroyed.
Ideal War Christopher Kubasik 03/1993 ISBN 0451452127
Main Event James D. Long 05/1993 ISBN 0451452453 The first Black Thorns novel.
Blood of Heroes William H. Keith, Jr. 07/1993 ISBN 0451452593 A Gray Death Legion novel.
Far Country Peter Rice 10/1993 ISBN 0451452917 The only BT book with alien lifeforms.
Assumption of Risk Michael A. Stackpole 1993 ISBN 0451452836
D.R.T. James D. Long 05/1994 ISBN 0451453662 The second Black Thorns novel.
Close Quarters Victor Milán 09/1994 ISBN 0451453786 First of the Camacho's Caballeros novels. Camacho's Caballeros have been hired to provide protection for Chandrasekhar Kurita's business holdings on Hachiman. Cassie Suthorn is the top scout in the Caballeros and skilled at bringing down BattleMechs. When an alliance between some of his foes threatens Chandrasekhar's interests, Cassie and the Caballeros face a tough battle.
I am Jade Falcon Robert Thurston 03/1995 ISBN 0451453808
Highlander Gambit Blaine Lee Pardoe 06/1995 ISBN 0451453816
Tactics of Duty William H. Keith, Jr. 08/1995 ISBN 0451453824 A Gray Death Legion novel.
Lethal Heritage
(Reprint)
Michael A. Stackpole 09/1995 ISBN 0451453832 Book One of the Blood of Kerensky Trilogy. A new generation of characters makes its debut in this series. Victor Steiner-Davion, heir to the throne of the Federated Commonwealth, is fresh from the academy and posted to the back end of nowhere. Kai Allard-Liao, son of the great Justin Xiang Allard and Candace Liao, fears he can never live up to the tremendous legacy of his parents. Shin Yodama is a yakuza soldier in the army of the Draconis Combine, assigned to safeguard the grandson of Coordinator Takashi Kurita. Phelan Kell has followed in his father Morgan's footsteps and serves in the mercenary Kell Hounds. All four of these young men must face dangers both internal and external when a mysterious invader from beyond the Periphery threatens everything they know and love.
Blood Legacy
(Reprint)
Michael A. Stackpole 11/1995 ISBN 0451453840 Book Two of the Blood of Kerensky Trilogy. The Clans have been stopped temporarily through the sacrifice of a young pilot. Jaime Wolf, commander of the mysterious and elite Wolf's Dragoons mercenary unit, takes the opportunity to reveal the origin of this new menace: they are the descendants of the Star League Defense Force, which left the Inner Sphere over two hundred years ago after the collapse of the League. The Dragoons, themselves former Clanners, intend to train the heirs of the Successor States to fight and defeat the Clans, if old prejudices and hatreds don't tear the Inner Sphere apart first. The first real test of this new-found sense of cooperation is the defense of Luthien, capital world of the Draconis Combine. But just what is the ultimate objective of the Clans?
Lost Destiny
(Reprint)
Michael A. Stackpole 12/1995 ISBN 0451453859 Book Three of the Blood of Kerensky Trilogy. The man once known as Phelan Kell has risen through the ranks in Clan Wolf and now stands to win a coveted Bloodname, the highest honor the Clans can bestow. Kai Allard-Liao is missing and presumed dead in the wake of a Jade Falcon attack. Victor Steiner-Davion must mount a rescue of a man who once would have been considered his mortal enemy: Hohiro Kurita. And behind it all, ComStar lurks, ready to betray their Clan allies for the chance to fulfill their destiny as the saviors of humanity.
Bred for War Michael A. Stackpole 12/1995 ISBN 0451453794
Star Lord Donald G. Phillips 02/1996 ISBN 0451453867
Malicious Intent Michael A. Stackpole 03/1996 ISBN 0451455312
Wolves on the Border
(Reprint)
Robert Charrette 05/1996 ISBN 0451453883 Wolf's Dragoons is one of the most feared and respected mercenary units in the entire Inner Sphere. Currently under contract to the Draconis Combine, they become the target of a plot by an ambitious and devious Warlord to gain their services permanently. Their liaison with the Combine, Minobu Tetsuhara, is an honest man and a friend to the Dragoons' leader, Colonel Jaime Wolf, and is caught between duty and friendship as war looms.
Hearts of Chaos Victor Milán 06/1996 ISBN 0451455231 Second of the Camacho's Caballeros novels.
Operation Excalibur William H. Keith, Jr. 08/1996 ISBN 0451455266 A Gray Death Legion novel.
Heir to the Dragon
(Reprint)
Robert Charrette 09/1996 ISBN 0451455274 Honor and respect towards ones elders is an important part of the Japanese-influenced culture of the Draconis Combine. Theodore Kurita, only son of the reigning Coordinator, has grandiose ideas about the future of his nation but he is hindered by his father's conservative nature and fear of change. During the chaos of the Fourth Succession War and the War of 3039, Theodore not only must survive on the battlefield, he must also navigate the treacherous waters of the Combine court. Can father and son reconcile for the good of their people?
Black Dragon Victor Milán 11/1996 ISBN 0451455282 Third of the Camacho's Caballeros novels.
Impetus of War Blaine Lee Pardoe 12/1996 ISBN 0451455290
Double-Blind Loren L. Coleman 04/1997 ISBN 0451455975
Binding Force Loren L. Coleman 07/1997 ISBN 0451456041
Exodus Road Blaine Lee Pardoe 08/1997 ISBN 0451456122 Book I of the Twilight of the Clans series.
Grave Covenant Michael A. Stackpole 09/1997 ISBN 0451456130 Book II of the Twilight of the Clans series.
The Hunters Thomas S. Gressman 12/1997 ISBN 0451456246 Book III of the Twilight of the Clans series.
Freebirth Robert Thurston 02/1998 ISBN 0451456653 Book IV of the Twilight of the Clans series.
Warrior: En Garde
(Reprint)
Michael A. Stackpole 04/1998 ISBN 0451456831 Book One of the Warrior Trilogy. Justin Xiang Allard is exiled from the Federated Suns and makes his way to Solaris VII, the Gaming World, where he catches the eye of agents from the Capellan Confederation. With his former life in ruins, Justin pledges himself to the Capellan Chancellor. Meanwhile, someone has kidnapped Melissa Steiner, heir to the throne of the Lyran Commonwealth and bethrothed of Hanse Davion, First Prince of the Federated Suns. Daniel Allard and the Kell Hounds mercenary unit must face a foe from their past to rescue her.
Warrior: Riposte
(Reprint)
Michael A. Stackpole 06/1998 ISBN 0451456858 Book Two of the Warrior Trilogy. The wedding of Hanse Davion and Melissa Steiner is fast approaching and tensions are rising throughout the Inner Sphere. Morgan Kell, co-founder of the Kell Hounds mercenary unit, is recalled from his self-imposed exile to take up command once more as the Hounds gear up for war. At the climax of the wedding ceremony on Terra, attended by dignitaries from across human space, Hanse Davion declares war on the Capellan Confederation. The Fourth Succession War begins.
Sword and Fire Thomas S. Gressman 08/1998 ISBN 0451456769 Book V of the Twilight of the Clans series.
Shadows of War Thomas S. Gressman 09/1998 ISBN 0451457072 Book VI of the Twilight of the Clans series.
Warrior: Coupé
(Reprint)
Michael A. Stackpole 11/1998 ISBN 0451457021 Book Three of the Warrior Trilogy. As the Fourth Succession War continues, Morgan Kell and his Kell Hounds race towards a final showdown with Yorinaga Kurita. Justin Xiang Allard, now a high-ranking member of Capellan intelligence, tries to hold back the invading Davion forces but is hampered at every turn. And to make matters worse, he may have a spy within his office!
Prince of Havoc Michael A. Stackpole 12/1998 ISBN 0451457064 Book VII of the Twilight of the Clans series.
Falcon Rising Robert Thurston 03/1999 ISBN 0451457382 Book VIII of the Twilight of the Clans series.
Threads of Ambition Loren L. Coleman 05/1999 ISBN 0451457455
The Killing Fields Loren L. Coleman 08/1999 ISBN 0451457544
Dagger Point Thomas S. Gressman 04/2000 ISBN 0451457838
Measure of a Hero Blaine Lee Pardoe 07/2000 ISBN 0451457943 First Archer Christifori novel. A novel of the FedCom Civil War.
Path of Glory Randall N. Bills 12/2000 ISBN 0451458079
Illusions of Victory Loren L. Coleman 2000 ISBN 0451457900 A novel of the FedCom Civil War.
Flashpoint Loren L. Coleman 04/2001 ISBN 0451458249 A novel of the FedCom Civil War.
Test of Vengeance Bryan Nystul 06/2001 ISBN 0451458362
Patriots and Tyrants Loren L. Coleman 09/2001 ISBN 0451458451 A novel of the FedCom Civil War.
Call of Duty Blaine Lee Pardoe 10/2001 ISBN 0451458567 Second Archer Christifori novel. A novel of the FedCom Civil War.
Storms of Fate Loren L. Coleman 04/2002 ISBN 0451458761 A novel of the FedCom Civil War.
Operation Audacity Blaine Lee Pardoe 06/2002 ISBN 0451458850 Third Archer Christifori novel. A novel of the FedCom Civil War.
Endgame Loren L. Coleman 08/2002 ISBN 0451458319 A novel of the FedCom Civil War.
Classic BattleTech: The Legend of the Jade Phoenix Trilogy Robert Thurston 10/2003 ISBN 0451459512 This is an omnibus reprint of Way of the Clans, Bloodname, and Falcon Guard.

MechWarrior Novels

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Title Author Pub. Date ISBN Synopsis
Ghost of Winter Stephen Kenson 10/1999 ISBN 0451457609
Roar of Honor Blaine Lee Pardoe 10/1999 ISBN 0451457617
By Blood Betrayed Blaine Lee Pardoe, Mel Odom 11/1999 ISBN 0451457668
Initiation to War Robert Charrette 11/2001 ISBN 0451458516
The Dying Time Thomas S. Gressman 01/2002 ISBN 0451458664 A Gray Death Legion novel. A novel of the FedCom Civil War.
Imminent Crisis Randall N. Bills 03/2002 ISBN 0451458729 A novel of the FedCom Civil War.

MechWarrior: Dark Age Novels

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Title Author Pub. Date ISBN Synopsis
Ghost War Michael A. Stackpole 12/2002 ISBN 0451459059 Sam Donnelly investigates an terrorist organization on the planets Helen and Basalt.
A Call to Arms Loren L. Coleman 02/2003 ISBN 0451459121 Customs officer Raul Ortega must deal with a Steel Wolf attack on the planet Achernar, one of the few worlds with a working HPG station.
The Ruins of Power Robert Vardeman 04/2003 ISBN 0451459288 War comes to Mirach, and the pacifistic governor wants none of it. His son Austin must take up the sword instead.
A Silence in the Heavens Martin Delrio 06/2003 ISBN 0451459326 Book One of The Proving Grounds Trilogy. The Steel Wolves, led by Anastasia Kerensky, assault Northwind. They are opposed by Tara Campbell and her Highlanders, as well as Paladin Ezekiel Crow.
Truth and Shadows Martin Delrio 08/2003 ISBN 0451459385 Book Two of The Proving Grounds Trilogy. While Tara Campbell and Ezekiel Crow grow closer, Anastasia Kerensky makes another attempt on Northwind. Meanwhile, a dark secret threatens to unravel the alliance against the Steel Wolves.
Service for the Dead Martin Delrio 11/2003 ISBN 0451459431 Book Three of The Proving Grounds Trilogy. Twice repulsed from Northwind, Anastasia Kerensky leads her Steel Wolves to Terra, the capital of the Republic of the Sphere. Tara Campbell not only must stop the Wolf leader, but also confront a traitor closer to home.
By Temptations and By War Loren L. Coleman 12/2003 ISBN 0451459473 The planet Liao holds special significance to the Capellan Confederation and its ruling House Liao. Chancellor Daoshen Liao sends an agent to regain the planet from the Republic and resurrect a long-dead Warrior House. The mystery of the Betrayer of Liao is resolved.
Fortress of Lies J. Steven York 02/2004 ISBN 0451459636 Duke Aaron Sandoval uses his nephew Erik to make alliances and oppose the Capellan advance into the Republic.
Patriot's Stand Mike Moscoe 04/2004 ISBN 0451459709 When an unscrupulous businessman hires Hansen's Roughriders to help him conquer the planet Alkalurops, the determined natives must put their fate in the hands of a rag-tag group of mercenaries.
Flight of the Falcon Victor Milán 06/2004 ISBN 0451459830 Clan Jade Falcon enters the fray as the Hazen sibkin, Malvina and Alex, lead an incursion into the Republic. Their target: Skye.
Blood of the Isle Loren L. Coleman 08/2004 ISBN 0451459881 An unlikely alliance has arisen between the loyal Highlanders, the secessionist Stormhammers and the predatory Steel Wolves to protect the planet Skye against Clan Jade Falcon.
Hunters of the Deep Randall N. Bills 10/2004 ISBN 0451460057 Clan Sea Fox roams the spacelanes like interstellar gypsies, buying and selling at every world and living almost entirely on their enormous ArcShips and CargoShips. In the midst of his regular duties, ovKhan Petr Kalasa of Delta Aimag uncovers intrigue among his fellow merchants.
The Scorpion Jar Jason M. Hardy 12/2004 ISBN 0451460200 The death of a legendary hero triggers further crisis in the Republic of the Sphere. With all of his fellow Paladins gathered on Terra to elect a new Exarch, Jonah Levin investigates the mystery behind this tragic murder and uncovers a conspiracy that could bring the Republic to the brink of destruction.
Target of Opportunity Blaine Pardoe 02/2005 ISBN 0451460162 ComStar once ruled the realm of interstellar communications throughout the Inner Sphere. Then came the Jihad, launched by a fanatical splinter group. The organization rebuilt, but the crash of the Hyperpulse Generator net nearly three years ago may just be the fatal blow for ComStar. One young Adept thinks he may have the answer to restoring communications, but will he be allowed to test his theory or will he become the pawn of warring factions?
Sword of Sedition Loren L. Coleman 04/2005 ISBN 0451460227 Book One of the Fortress Republic duology. Strife continues to build in the Republic government and the new Exarch struggles to repair the damage. With dignitaries from across human space arriving to honor a fallen hero, Terra becomes a pressure cooker that may just explode and bring devastation to everyone.
Daughter of the Dragon Ilsa J. Bick 06/2005 ISBN 0451460340 Katana Tormark was once a powerful figure in the Republic until the crash of the HPG system brought out her true allegiance. Now she conquers in the name of the Draconis Combine. But does Coordinator Vincent Kurita support or despise her?
Heretic's Faith Randall N. Bills 08/2005 ISBN 0451460405 Clan Nova Cat is known for following their mystical visions, even when the path appears strange to outsiders. Led by the visions of the Mystic Caste, the Nova Cats take up an offer of alliance extended to them by Katana Tormark, now Warlord of Dieron. Will they take the opportunity to reconnect with theor sundered brethren in the Republic? Or destroy them?
Fortress Republic Loren L. Coleman 10/2005 ISBN 0451460537 Book Two of the Fortress Republic duology. With more and more threats appearing on his doorstep, Exarch Jonah Levin has a tough decision to make. Will his attempts to save the Republic doom it instead? Meanwhile, Julian Davion, stripped of his position as Prince's Champion, leads a multinational force against the Senatorial rebellion and Caleb Davion assumes control of the Federated Suns.
Blood Avatar Ilsa J. Bick 12/2005 ISBN 045146074X
Trial by Chaos J. Steven York 02/2006 ISBN 0451460723
Principles of Desolation Randall N. Bills 08/2006 ISBN 0451460812
Wolf Hunters Kevin Killiany 11/2006 ISBN

German-Language BattleTech Novels

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Title Author Pub. Date ISBN Synopsis
Phoenix Peter Heid 2001 ISBN 3453187903
Wahnsinn und Methode Michael Diel 2004 ISBN 3890645925
Clangründer: Abkehr Randall N. Bills 07/2004 ISBN 3890645968 Book One of the Clangründer Trilogy.
Über dem Gesetz Michael Diel 01/2005 ISBN 3890645178
Clangründer: Traum Randall N. Bills 06/2005 ISBN 3890645976 Book Two of the Clangründer Trilogy.
Die Albatros-Akte Reinhold H. Mai 11/2005 ISBN 3890645267
Clangründer: Bande Randall N. Bills 01/2006 ISBN 3890645984 Book Three of the Clangründer Trilogy.