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The Shepherds
The Shepherds series by Brian Andrews has 4 books and is best read in publication order, starting with Dark Intercept (2021).
- Books
- 4 books
- First published
- 2021
- Status
- ongoing
- Last checked
Start here: Dark Intercept (2021) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The order the books were released — the default way to read the series.
- Book 1:
Dark Intercept
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Dark Angel
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Dark Fall
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Dark Rising
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About The Shepherds
A supernatural-tinged thriller series from Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson, distinct in tone from their straightforwardly military Tier One and Sons of Valor series — The Shepherds blends covert-operations plotting with darker, genre-crossing elements. Dark Intercept (2021) opens the series, followed by Dark Angel and Dark Fall (both 2022), with Dark Rising (2025) continuing the story.
How to read this series
Read in publication order: Dark Intercept (2021), Dark Angel (2022), Dark Fall (2022), Dark Rising (2025). The series follows a continuing storyline and cast.
Frequently asked questions
How many books are in The Shepherds series?
Four as of Dark Rising (2025): Dark Intercept, Dark Angel, Dark Fall and Dark Rising.
Is The Shepherds connected to Tier One or Sons of Valor?
No — it's a separate series by the same writing team (Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson), with its own cast and a darker, genre-blending tone.
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