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William C. Dietz

4 series 7 books in order 2001–2013

William C. Dietz (1945-2026) is a New York Times bestselling American science fiction writer who has published more than fifty novels, some translated into German, French, Russian, Korean, and Japanese. He wrote the script for the Legion of the Damned game and co-wrote Sony's Resistance: Burning Skies game for PS Vita. He grew up near Seattle, served with the Navy and Marine Corps as a medic, and graduated from the University of Washington.

Born
1945
Active years
2001–2013
Known for
Mass Effect, Halo, Hitman, Resistance

Series by William C. Dietz

Mass Effect

3 books in order · 2007–2012

  1. Cover of Mass Effect Ascension

    Mass Effect Ascension

    2007 · Drew Karpyshyn

    A 2007 novel by Drew Karpyshyn. After a cache of Prothean technology is found on Mars in 2148, humanity spreads to the stars. On the edge of…

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    Mass Effect Retribution

    2010 · Drew Karpyshyn

    The novel follows humanity's expansion into the galaxy, where they join a community of alien species. However, beyond the known regions lie the…

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  3. Mass Effect: Deception

    2012 · William C. Dietz

    Mass Effect: Deception is a 2012 novel by William C. Dietz set in the Mass Effect universe. Published by Del Rey Books, it is the fourth novel in the…

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Halo

11 books in order · 2001–2013

Hitman

3 books in order · 2007–2012

  1. Hitman: Enemy Within

    2007 · William C. Dietz

    Hitman: Enemy Within is a 2007 book by William C. Dietz. It is book 1 of the series Hitman.

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  2. Hitman: Damnation

    2012 · Raymond Benson

    Hitman: Damnation is a 2012 book by Raymond Benson. It is book 2 of the series Hitman.

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Resistance

3 books in order · 2008–2011

  1. Resistance

    2008 · William C. Dietz

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  2. Resistance: A Hole in the Sky

    2011 · William C. Dietz

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has William C. Dietz written?

We list 7 books by William C. Dietz across 4 series, published between 2001–2013 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read William C. Dietz's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Mass Effect Ascension.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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