Book Series · 3 Books

Chronicle of the Dark Star Books

In order from Last Day on Mars to The Shores Beyond Time.

The Chronicle of the Dark Star series is a set of 3 chapter books by Kevin Emerson, published between 2017 and 2019. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 430 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$958

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Last Day on Mars

By Kevin Emerson

Mars is doomed. Can two young heroes uncover secrets to save humanity?

352 pages· 63,506 words· Est. 9 hour read

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Paperback

Summary: In 2213, Earth is gone, and Mars is next. Liam and Phoebe, among the last humans on Mars, must board the final starliner to escape. But as they prepare to leave, they uncover startling truths about time, space, and a cosmic battle for survival. Can they unravel these mysteries before it's too late?

In reading order

Chronicle of the Dark Star Series

3 books · Published 2017–2019

#1 in Series

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$958

Last Day on Mars

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Mars is doomed. Can two young heroes uncover secrets to save humanity?

#2 in Series

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$759

The Oceans Between Stars

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

In a race against time, two survivors uncover a cosmic conspiracy threatening humanity's future.

#3 in Series

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$858

The Shores Beyond Time

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

In 2256, survivors face a supernova and a mysterious ship with a talking alien machine.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Chronicle of the Dark Star series?

There are 3 books in the Chronicle of the Dark Star series. It began with Last Day on Mars in 2017, and the newest book, The Shores Beyond Time, was published in 2019.