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Start with Hunting Party and continue through all 7 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Hunting Party
Book 1 by Elizabeth Moon • Published 1993
Disgraced fleet captain Heris Serrano takes a humiliating job commanding a spoiled aristocrat's private yacht, hoping to wait out scandal in quiet obscurity. A simple hunting trip unravels into treason, kidnapping, an...
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Serrano Legacy reading order
Ends with Against the Odds
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Book 1:Hunting Party
Elizabeth Moon • 1993
Disgraced fleet captain Heris Serrano takes a humiliating job commanding a spoiled aristocrat's private yacht, hoping to wait out scandal in quiet obscurity. A simple hunting trip unravels into treason, kidnapping, an...
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Book 2:Sporting Chance
Elizabeth Moon • 1994
Now firmly tied to Lady Cecilia's household, Heris escorts a princess whose love of risky sports masks deeper trouble. When sabotage and political scheming turn a pleasure cruise into a deadly contest, Heris must prot...
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Book 3:Winning Colors
Elizabeth Moon • 1995
In the wake of rising plots against the Familias Regnant, Heris Serrano finds herself back at the center of fleet action. With loyalties divided and evidence hard to prove, she has to fight both in space and in counci...
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Book 4:Once a Hero
Elizabeth Moon • 1997
Esmay Suiza accidentally became a hero when she took command during a mutiny and saved her ship. Now the fleet wants to use her, her family wants her quiet, and Esmay has to navigate trauma, politics, and another dang...
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Book 5:Rules of Engagement
Elizabeth Moon • 1998
While tensions simmer across the Familias, Esmay Suiza and her partner find themselves drawn into a tangle of kidnapping, ideological fanatics, and covert operations. Following orders is not enough; Esmay has to decid...
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Book 6:Change of Command
Elizabeth Moon • 1999
In Change of Command, shifting alliances put new people in charge at the worst possible time. Esmay must cope with fresh superiors, lingering suspicion, and a mission that could redefine the balance of power if she an...
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Book 7:Against the Odds
Elizabeth Moon • 2000
The final Serrano novel pulls together nobles, officers, and civilians as a last round of schemes threatens to break the Familias for good. Heris, Esmay, and their allies juggle rescue missions, legal battles, and fle...
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Serrano Legacy FAQ
What is the best order to read the Serrano Legacy series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Hunting Party.
How many books are in the Serrano Legacy series?
There are 7 books currently listed in the Serrano Legacy series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Serrano Legacy series?
New readers should start with Hunting Party, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Serrano Legacy series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1993 to 2000.