
Ring Of Fire
Series byIn the groundbreaking *Ring of Fire* series, Eric Flint transports the modern town of Grantville into the chaos of the Thirty Years’ War, blending alternate history and science fiction as its residents reshape Europe’s destiny with their unique knowledge and innovations in an era of turmoil.
**Ring of Fire Series Synopsis** What if a spark from the 21st century ignited a revolutionary blaze in 17th-century Europe? The *Ring of Fire* series catapults readers into a tumultuous historical landscape, where a small town from modern-day America finds itself mysteriously transported back to the year 1631. In the midst of mounting political chaos, religious upheaval, and the Thirty Years' War, the town of Grantville becomes a beacon of innovation, challenging the status quo with both timeless ideals and groundbreaking technology. As charismatic leader Mike Stearns navigates this swirling maelstrom, he gathers an eclectic cast of characters, from military strategists to scientists, each grappling with their own ambitions and desires amidst the clashing swords of tradition and change. With a vision of forging a new society that balances freedom, progress, and prosperity, they must face formidable foes in the form of entrenched powers and rival nations that see their burgeoning influence as a threat. Throughout the series, the stakes rise higher with each conflict—be it on the battlefield or in the political arena—as themes of loyalty, ambition, and the quest for knowledge collide. The inventive spirit of the 21st century meets the grit of the past, weaving a rich tapestry of adventure that questions how far one would go for a cause they believe in. Prepare for a journey where history is anything but static, and every decision can alter the course of nations. Join the fight for a future worth creating in the *Ring of Fire* series, where the echoes of muskets meet the innovations of a new era, compelling readers to unravel the threads of fate and ambition that bind it all. Will innovation conquer tradition, or will the past extinguish the flames of progress? Dive into this explosive saga to find out!
Books in this Series
Ring of Fire
1632
Published in 2000
1633
Published in 2002
1634: The Galileo Affair
Published in 2004
1634: The Ram Rebellion
Published in 2006
1635: The Cannon Law
Published in 2006
1634: The Baltic War
Published in 2007
1634: The Bavarian Crisis
Published in 2007
1635: The Dreeson Incident
Published in 2008
1635: The Eastern Front
Published in 2010
1636: The Saxon Uprising
Published in 2011
1636: The Kremlin Games
Published in 2012
1635: Papal Stakes
Published in 2012
1636: The Devil's Opera
Published in 2013
1636: Commander Cantrell in the West Indies
Published in 2014
1636: The Viennese Waltz
Published in 2014
1636: The Cardinal Virtues
Published in 2015
1635: A Parcel of Rogues
Published in 2016
1636: The Chronicles of Dr. Gribbleflotz
Published in 2016
1636: The Ottoman Onslaught
Published in 2017
1636: Mission to the Mughals
Published in 2017
1636: The Vatican Sanction
Published in 2017
1637: The Volga Rules
Published in 2018
1637: The Polish Maelstrom
Published in 2019
1636: The China Venture
Published in 2019
1636: The Atlantic Encounter
Published in 2020
1637: No Peace Beyond the Line
Published in 2020
1636: Calabar's War
Published in 2021
1637: The Peacock Throne
Published in 2021
1637: Dr. Gribbleflotz and the Soul of Stoner
Published in 2021
A 1632 Christmas
Published in 2021
1637: The Transylvanian Decision
Published in 2023
1638: The Sovereign States
Published in 2023
1635: The Weaver's Code
Published in 2024
1637: The Pacific Initiative
Published in 2025
1637: The French Correction
Published in 2025
Chronological Order of Ring of Fire
1632
Published in 2000
A 1632 Christmas
Published in 2021
1633
Published in 2002
1634: The Galileo Affair
Published in 2004
1634: The Ram Rebellion
Published in 2006
1634: The Baltic War
Published in 2007
1634: The Bavarian Crisis
Published in 2007
1635: The Cannon Law
Published in 2006
1635: The Dreeson Incident
Published in 2008
1635: Papal Stakes
Published in 2012
1635: The Eastern Front
Published in 2010
1636: The Saxon Uprising
Published in 2011
1636: The Kremlin Games
Published in 2012
1636: The Devil's Opera
Published in 2013
1636: Commander Cantrell in the West Indies
Published in 2014
1636: The Viennese Waltz
Published in 2014
1635: A Parcel of Rogues
Published in 2016
1636: The Cardinal Virtues
Published in 2015
1636: The Ottoman Onslaught
Published in 2017
1636: Mission to the Mughals
Published in 2017
1636: The Vatican Sanction
Published in 2017
1637: The Volga Rules
Published in 2018
1637: The Polish Maelstrom
Published in 2019
1636: The China Venture
Published in 2019
1636: The Atlantic Encounter
Published in 2020
1637: No Peace Beyond the Line
Published in 2020
1637: The Peacock Throne
Published in 2021
1636: Calabar's War
Published in 2021
1637: Dr. Gribbleflotz and the Soul of Stoner
Published in 2021
1636: The Chronicles of Dr. Gribbleflotz
Published in 2016
1637: The Transylvanian Decision
Published in 2023
1638: The Sovereign States
Published in 2023
1635: The Weaver's Code
Published in 2024
1637: The Pacific Initiative
Published in 2025
1637: The French Correction
Published in 2025
Ring of Fire Anthology
Ring of Fire I
Published in 2004
1634: The Ram Rebellion
Published in 2006
Ring of Fire II
Published in 2008
1635: The Tangled Web
Published in 2009
Ring of Fire III
Published in 2011
1635: Music and Murder
Published in 2013
1636: Seas of Fortune
Published in 2013
1636: The Barbie Consortium
Published in 2014
Ring of Fire IV
Published in 2016
1635: The Wars for the Rhine
Published in 2016
1636: Flight of the Nightingale
Published in 2019
1637: The Coast of Chaos
Published in 2021
Grantville Gazette
Grantville Gazette
Published in 2004
Grantville Gazette II
Published in 2004
Grantville Gazette III
Published in 2006
Grantville Gazette IV
Published in 2008
Grantville Gazette V
Published in 2009
Grantville Gazette VI
Published in 2011
Grantville Gazette VII
Published in 2011
Grantville Gazette VIII
Published in 2012
Grantville Gazette IX
Published in 2021
Ring of Fire Press ( By: Brad Banner, Bradley H. Sinor, Robert E. Waters, Virginia De Marce, David Carrico, Karen Bergstralh, Gorg Huff, Paula Goodlett, Enrico Toro, Wood Hughes, Iver P. Cooper, Kerryn Offord, Douglas W. Jones, Kim Mackey, Mark H. Huston, Terry Howard, Robert E. Waters, Eric S. Brown, Tracy Morris, Jack Carroll, Edith Wild, Herb Sakalaucks, John Deakins, Garrett W. Vance, Kevin H. Evans, Karen C. Evans, Meriah L. Crawford, Bjorn Hasseler, Bethanne Kim, Mike Watson, Vincent W. Coljee, Gus Kritikos)
Essen Steel
Published in 2013
The Danish Scheme
Published in 2013
Joseph Hanauer
Published in 2013
No Ship for Tranquebar
Published in 2013
Turn Your Radio On
Published in 2013
Second Chance Bird
Published in 2013
Medicine and Disease after the Ring of Fire
Published in 2013
Bartley's Man
Published in 2016
The Muse of Music
Published in 2017
Love and Chemistry
Published in 2017
The Battle for Newfoundland
Published in 2018
Essen Defiant
Published in 2018
The Monster Society
Published in 2018
The Persistence of Dreams
Published in 2018
Letters From Gronow
Published in 2018
The Hunt for The Red Cardinal
Published in 2018
The Chrysanthemum, the Cross, and the Dragon
Published in 2018
The Legions of Pestilence
Published in 2019
The Legend of Jimmy Dick
Published in 2019
Up-time Pride and Down-time Prejudice
Published in 2019
A Red Son Rises in the West
Published in 2019
The Trouble with Huguenots
Published in 2019
Magdeburg Noir
Published in 2020
A Holmes for the Czar
Published in 2020
Fire on the Rio Grande
Published in 2020
A Red Son: Not Without Honor
Published in 2020
Tales From the Mermaid and Tiger: Engines of Change
Published in 2020
Things Could Be Worse: The Pastor Kastenmayer Stories
Published in 2020
Two Cases for the Czar
Published in 2020
Designed to Fail
Published in 2020
The Grantville Inquisitor
Published in 2021
A Matter of Security
Published in 2021
A Mission for the Czar
Published in 2021
Missions of Security
Published in 2021
Saving The Dodo
Published in 2021
The Horsewoman
Published in 2021
Mrs. Flannery's Flowers
Published in 2021
Security Threats
Published in 2021
The Gourmets of Grantville
Published in 2021
The Marshals
Published in 2022
The Unexpected Sales Reps
Published in 2022
I Want to Be Your Hero
Published in 2022
Security Solutions
Published in 2024
Ring of Fire: Assiti Shards
Time Spike
Published in 2008
The Alexander Inheritance
Published in 2017
The Macedonian Hazard
Published in 2021
The Crossing
Published in 2022
An Angel Called Peterbilt
Published in 2024