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Start with The Alpha Protocol and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Alpha Protocol
Book 1 by Duncan M Hamilton • Published 2021
Naval officer Jack Samson expects frontier duty to end his career quietly, until a routine inspection uncovers devastating loss and strange alien artefacts. Hunted by a mysterious ship, he is forced into a high stakes...
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Alpha Protocol reading order
Ends with The Privateer
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Book 1:The Alpha Protocol
Duncan M Hamilton • 2021
Naval officer Jack Samson expects frontier duty to end his career quietly, until a routine inspection uncovers devastating loss and strange alien artefacts. Hunted by a mysterious ship, he is forced into a high stakes...
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Book 2:The First Officer
Duncan M Hamilton • 2022
Assigned to a cutting edge warship, Jack Samson returns to the frontier hoping to repair his reputation. As the Navy pushes deeper into alien ruins and hostile space, he and his crew are thrown into a deadly contest f...
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Book 3:The Privateer
Duncan M Hamilton • 2023
The greatest danger to the Terran Union lies beyond its borders, yet rot inside the government can no longer be ignored. Ordered to work with former allies outside official channels, Jack Samson hunts smuggled alien t...
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Alpha Protocol FAQ
What is the best order to read the Alpha Protocol series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Alpha Protocol.
How many books are in the Alpha Protocol series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Alpha Protocol series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Alpha Protocol series?
New readers should start with The Alpha Protocol, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Alpha Protocol series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2021 to 2023.