[
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20have%20read%20a%20few%20series%20of%20books%20by%20nathan%20lowell%20which%20I%20enjoyed%20trader%27s%20tales%20sn%20seekers%20tales%20but%20are%20there%20any%20other%20books%20in%20the%20series%20also%20smugglers%20tales%20are%20do%20they%20include%20ishmal%20and%20the%20gang"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s a detailed look at Nathan Lowell\u2019s book series, including which ones include Ishmael and his \u201cgang,\u201d what the Smuggler\u2019s Tales are about, and what other series are part of the same universe that you might enjoy.  \n\n---\n\n## What you\u2019ve already read / recognized  \n- **Trader\u2019s Tales (From The Golden Age of the Solar Clipper)** \u2014 six books: *Quarter Share*; *Half Share*; *Full Share*; *Double Share*; *Captain\u2019s Share*; *Owner\u2019s Share*. These follow Ishmael (often \u201ccall him Ishmael Wang\u201d), Pip, and others as Ishmael goes from deckhand to ship\u2019s owner. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Lowell?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Seeker\u2019s Tales (From The Golden Age of the Solar Clipper)** \u2014 three books: *In Ashes Born*; *To Fire Called*; *By Darkness Forged*. These are a sequel / continuation set some time after Trader\u2019s Tales. ([littlestack.com](https://www.littlestack.com/author/nathan-lowell?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Are there *other books in the series* (set in this universe)?  \nYes \u2014 Nathan Lowell has expanded the Solar Clipper universe with several more series. Here are the major ones:\n\n| Series | # of books | Relationship / Chronology |\n|---|---|---|\n| **Smuggler\u2019s Tales (From The Golden Age of the Solar Clipper)** | 3 \u2014 *Milk Run* (2016), *Suicide Run* (2018), *Home Run* (2018) ([littlestack.com](https://www.littlestack.com/author/nathan-lowell?utm_source=openai)) | These take place *chronologically between* *Double Share* and *Captain\u2019s Share*, though many readers recommend finishing Trader\u2019s Tales first. ([nathanlowell.com](https://nathanlowell.com/catalog/bookslist/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Shaman\u2019s Tales** | 3 \u2014 *South Coast*, *Cape Grace*, *Finwell Bay* ([littlestack.com](https://www.littlestack.com/author/nathan-lowell?utm_source=openai)) | These share characters / lore with the Trader\u2019s Tales universe; set with overlap in time and place. ([nathanlowell.com](https://nathanlowell.com/catalog/bookslist/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **SC Marva Collins** | 3 \u2014 *School Days*, *Working Class*, *Hard Knocks* ([littlestack.com](https://www.littlestack.com/author/nathan-lowell?utm_source=openai)) | Also in the same universe; focuses on different characters and settings. ([nathanlowell.com](https://nathanlowell.com/catalog/bookslist/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Others / Standalones** | Fantasy (e.g. *The Wizard\u2019s Butler*, *The Wizard\u2019s Cat*), plus novellas like *A Light in the Dark* and *Dark Knight Station: Origins* ([littlestack.com](https://www.littlestack.com/author/nathan-lowell?utm_source=openai)) | Usually separate settings or minor tie-ins; not focused on Ishmael. |\n\n---\n\n## Does *Smuggler\u2019s Tales* include Ishmael and his gang?  \nNo \u2014 Ishmael *does not* appear as a main character in **Smuggler\u2019s Tales**, and the focus is on **Natalya Regyri** and **Zoya**. These books tell their story, with some minor incidental crossover of setting, but Ishmael isn\u2019t part of their \u201cgang\u201d or the main narrative. ([goodreads.com](https://www.goodreads.com/series/187765-smuggler-s-tales-from-the-golden-age-of-the-solar-clipper?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Suggested Reading Order & How Everything Fits Together\n\nNathan Lowell has an *author-recommended order* for the Solar Clipper universe:  \n1. Trader\u2019s Tales  \n2. Smuggler\u2019s Tales  \n3. Seeker\u2019s Tales  \n4. SC Marva Collins series  \nThen some of the back-stories: Shaman\u2019s Tales and other novellas. ([nathanlowell.com](https://nathanlowell.com/catalog/bookslist/?utm_source=openai))  \n\nHowever, many fans suggest reading all of the **Trader\u2019s Tales** first (to get acquainted with Ishmael etc.), then either go into Seeker\u2019s Tales or Smuggler\u2019s Tales. Because Smuggler\u2019s Tales occur between parts of Trader\u2019s Tales chronologically, reading that first gives some parallel experiences; but for the fullest emotional payoff, many prefer doing Trader \u2192 Seeker \u2192 Smuggler. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/printSF/comments/kngmgo/golden_age_of_the_solar_clipper_reading_order/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can also give you a concise summary of each of these side series (Smuggler\u2019s, Shaman\u2019s, SC Marva Collins), so you can pick which to read next based on your taste!"
    }
]