Best Jonathan Yanez Books

The best books by Jonathan Yanez — 5 titles spanning Sci-Fi, Horror, averaging 3.95 BLT stars.

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Jonathan Yanez carves out a satisfying niche at the intersection of military sci-fi and supernatural horror, delivering fast-paced stories built for readers who want momentum above all else. His Orion Colony series follows colonists facing threats that are equal parts tactical and existential — tight, punchy chapters that pull you forward without wasted motion. The Hunters for Hire series, anchored by The Suck, swings into monster-hunting territory with a gruff, irreverent energy that leans into genre fun rather than away from it. Yanez writes like someone who trusts his readers to keep up — minimal hand-holding, maximum propulsion. Ray Porter's narration is a natural fit for this material, and the audiobook versions of the Orion books especially land well. If you like your sci-fi action-forward and your horror unambiguous, Yanez delivers.

Jonathan Yanez's highest-rated book in our collection is Orion Awakened (4.05 BLT stars). Browse the full list below.

Where to Start with Jonathan Yanez

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    Orion Awakened

    Orion Colony • Book 3

    by J.N. Chaney, Jonathan Yanez

    ★ 4.05 BLT Score (581 ratings)
    ★ 4.23 Goodreads (581)
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    Orion Protected

    Orion Colony • Book 4

    by J.N. Chaney, Jonathan Yanez

    ★ 4.05 BLT Score (507 ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (507)
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    Orion Uncharted

    Orion Colony • Book 2

    by J.N. Chaney, Jonathan Yanez

    ★ 3.97 BLT Score (706 ratings)
    ★ 4.17 Goodreads (706)
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    Orion Colony

    Orion Colony • Book 1

    by J.N. Chaney, Jonathan Yanez

    ★ 3.85 BLT Score (1.0K ratings)
    ★ 3.98 Goodreads (1.0K)
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    The Suck: A Supernatural Monster Hunt

    Hunters for Hire • Book 1

    by Jonathan Yanez

    ★ 3.81 BLT Score (0 ratings)
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