Outlanders — by James Axler

Order	Book	Date	Rating
1	Exile to Hell	Jun-1997	5
2	Destiny Run	Sep-1997	0
3	Savage Sun	Dec-1997	0
4	Omega Path	Mar-1998	2
5	Parallax Red	Jun-1998	4
6	Doomstar Relic	Sep-1998	0
7	Iceblood	Dec-1998	4.5
8	Hellbound Fury	Mar-1999	3.5
9	Night Eternal	Jun-1999	3.5
10	Outer Darkness	Sep-1999	4.5
11	Armageddon Axis	Dec-1999	4
12	Wreath of Fire	Mar-2000	5
13	Shadow Scourge	Jun-2000	5
14	Hell Rising	Aug-2000	4
15	Doom Dynasty	Nov-2000	4
16	Tigers of Heaven	Feb-2001	5
17	Purgatory Road	May-2001	4
18	Sargasso Plunder	Aug-2001	2
19	Tomb of Time	Nov-2001	5
20	Prodigal Chalice	Feb-2002	3.5
21	Devil in the Moon	May-2002	5
22	Dragoneye	Aug-2002	4
23	Far Empire	Nov-2002	5
24	Equinox Zero	Feb-2003	5
25	Talon and Fang	May-2003	5
26	Sea of Plague	Aug-2003	4
27	Awakening	Nov-2003	3
28	Mad God's Wrath	Feb-2004	5
29	Sun Lord	May-2004	3
30	Mask of the Sphinx	Aug-2004	5
31	Uluru Destiny	Nov-2004	5
32	Evil Abyss	Feb-2005	4
33	Children of the Serpent	May-2005	4
34	Successors	Aug-2005	4
35	Cerberus Storm	Nov-2005	4
36	Refuge	Feb-2006	2
37	Rim Of The World	May-2006	4
38	Lords Of The Deep	Aug-2006	0
39	Hydra's Ring	Nov-2006	4
40	Closing The Cosmic Eye	Feb-2007	0
41	Skull Throne	May-2007	5
42	Satan's Seed	Aug-2007	4
43	Dark Goddess	Nov-2007	5
44	Grailstone Gambit	Feb-2008	5
45	Ghostwalk	Nov-2007	4
46	Pantheon Of Vengeance	Aug-2008	4
47	Death Cry	Oct-2007	4
48	Serpent's Tooth	Feb-2009	5
49	Shadow Box	May-2009	5
50	Janus Trap	Aug-2009	5
51	Warlord of the Pit	Nov-2009	5
52	Reality Echo	Feb-2010	5
53	Infinity Breach	May-2010	5
54	Oblivion Stone	Aug-2010	5
55	Distortion Offensive	Nov-2010	5
56	Cradle of Destiny	Feb-2011	5
57	Scarlet Dream	May-2011	5
58	Truth Engine	Aug-2011	5
59	Infestation Cubed	Nov-2011	5
60	Planet Hate	Feb-2012	5
61	Dragon City	May-2012	5
62	God War	Aug-2012	5
63	Genesis Sinister	Nov-2012	5
64	Savage Dawn	Feb-2013	5
65	Sorrow Space	May-2013	5
66	Immortal Twilight	Aug-2013	5
67	Cosmic Rift	Nov-2013	5
68	Wings of Death	Feb-2014	5
69	Necropolis	May-2014	5
70	Shadow Born	Aug-2014	5
71	Judgment Plague	Nov-2014	5
72	Terminal White	Feb-2015	5
73	Hell's Maw	May-2015	5
74	Angel of Doom	Aug-2015	5
75	Apocalypse Unseen	Nov-2015	0

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Series Premise

In the year 2001, a nuclear holocaust (the Skydark) devastated Earth. Centuries later, in the 23rd century, survivors live in a ruined world of mutants, baronies, and advanced technology scavenged from the past. The series follows Kane, Brigid Baptiste, and Grant — three elite warriors from the hidden, high-tech enclave of Cerberus — as they battle the Archons (ancient alien overlords who secretly control humanity) and their human collaborators (the barons and hybrid hybrids). The trio uses teleportation (the mat-trans network) to jump across the post-apocalyptic landscape, uncovering ancient secrets, fighting monstrous threats, and working to free humanity from alien domination and restore free will. The overarching mythology involves the Anunnaki, Nephilim, ancient astronauts, and a war for humanity’s soul.

The Outlanders Series Characters

Kane — Central protagonist; former Magistrate (elite enforcer) who defects from the baronies after discovering the Archon conspiracy. Tough, rebellious, skilled fighter, and natural leader; driven by a sense of justice and a need to uncover the truth.

> Brigid Baptiste — Brilliant archivist/historian from Cobaltville; joins Kane after her own awakening. Intelligent, fearless, and fiercely moral; expert in ancient lore and technology.

> Grant — Kane’s former Magistrate partner and best friend; massive, loyal, and deadly. Provides muscle, dry humor, and unwavering brotherhood.

> Lakesh — Brilliant scientist and leader of Cerberus; elderly, eccentric genius who runs the resistance against the Archons.

Dom (Domini) — Recurring ally; mysterious and powerful figure tied to the ancient mysteries.

> The Archons / Overlords — The ancient alien masters who secretly rule Earth through the hybrid barons.

Setting of the The Outlanders Series

A post-nuclear United States in the 23rd century (2230s–2240s), centuries after the 2001 nuclear war. The world is divided into:

> Baronial city-states (controlled by hybrid rulers and their Magistrates).

> The Outlands — lawless wastelands filled with mutants, bandits, ruins, and hidden pre-Dark tech.

> Cerberus Redoubt — A secret underground military installation in Montana; the heroes’ high-tech base with mat-trans gateways.

> Various exotic locales: ruined cities, ancient sites, alien strongholds, and hidden enclaves.

Tone & Themes of the The Outlanders Series

Dark, violent, pulpy, and relentless — classic 1990s–2000s action-adventure pulp with heavy sci-fi and conspiracy elements. The tone is gritty, cynical, and adrenaline-fueled, with frequent graphic violence (gun battles, mutant fights, torture, dismemberment), explicit language, and a sense of moral ambiguity. It mixes high-octane action, conspiracy paranoia, ancient astronaut theories, and occasional dark humor. The series is more brutal and adult-oriented than family-friendly post-apoc fiction, with a strong anti-authority, anti-alien overlord message.

The series is known for its epic scope, detailed world-building, relentless action, and blend of conspiracy, ancient aliens, and post-apocalyptic survival—perfect for fans of pulpy sci-fi adventure like Deathlands, Outlanders (same universe), or classic 1990s post-apoc action. It has mature content (graphic violence, sex, strong language). It remains a cult favorite in the post-apocalyptic and action-adventure genres.