Old Man's War Books in Order
military sci-fi novel series by John Scalzi (pub. 2005–2015)
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2005 · John Scalzi
John Perry visits his wife's grave on his 75th birthday, then joins the Colonial Defense Forces, which recruit retirees and transfer their…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · John Scalzi
The Ghost Brigades is a 2006 novel by John Scalzi. The Ghost Brigades are elite Special Forces created from the DNA of the dead; Jared Dirac, a…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · John Scalzi
This 2007 novel by John Scalzi follows John Perry, a retired fighter serving his human colony on the distant planet Huckleberry as village ombudsman.…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · John Scalzi
Zoë Boutin-Perry travels to the colony world of Roanoke with her adoptive parents, John Perry and Jane Sagan, who have taken roles as administrators.…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · John Scalzi
B Team leader Lieutenant Harry Wilson counters hostile alien forces, angry humans, and unpredictable elements from the universe in order to protect…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · John Scalzi
Humans expanded into space but faced a universe filled with alien species determined to destroy them. To protect against this threat, the Colonial…
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2025 · John Scalzi
The Shattering Peace is a 2025 science fiction novel by John Scalzi, the seventh book set in the Old Man's War universe. It takes place ten years…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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2008 · John Scalzi
After the Coup is a 2008 book by John Scalzi. It is part of the series Old Man's War. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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2013 · John Scalzi
A Problem of Proportion is a 2013 book by John Scalzi. It is part of the series Old Man's War. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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2013 · John Scalzi
A Voice in the Wilderness is a 2013 book by John Scalzi. It is part of the series Old Man's War. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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2013 · John Scalzi
Earth Below, Sky Above is a 2013 book by John Scalzi. It is part of the series Old Man's War. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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Hafte Sorvalh Eats a Churro and Speaks to the Youth of Today
2013 · John Scalzi
Hafte Sorvalh Eats a Churro and Speaks to the Youth of Today is a 2013 book by John Scalzi. It is part of the series Old Man's War. Catalog genres:…
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2013 · John Scalzi
Tales From the Clarke is a 2013 book by John Scalzi. It is part of the series Old Man's War. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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2013 · John Scalzi
The Back Channel is a 2013 book by John Scalzi. It is part of the series Old Man's War. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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2013 · John Scalzi
The B-Team is a 2013 book by John Scalzi. It is part of the series Old Man's War. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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2013 · John Scalzi
The Dog King is a 2013 book by John Scalzi. It is part of the series Old Man's War. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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The Gentle Art of Cracking Heads
2013 · John Scalzi
The Gentle Art of Cracking Heads is a 2013 book by John Scalzi. It is part of the series Old Man's War. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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2013 · John Scalzi
The Observers is a 2013 book by John Scalzi. It is part of the series Old Man's War. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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2013 · John Scalzi
The Sound of Rebellion is a 2013 book by John Scalzi. It is part of the series Old Man's War. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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2013 · John Scalzi
This Must Be the Place is a 2013 book by John Scalzi. It is part of the series Old Man's War. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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2013 · John Scalzi
Walk the Plank is a 2013 book by John Scalzi. It is part of the series Old Man's War. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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2013 · John Scalzi
We Only Need the Heads is a 2013 book by John Scalzi. It is part of the series Old Man's War. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · John Scalzi
In this short story set in the Old Man's War universe, a recruit who has joined the Colonial Defense Forces poses blunt questions to a veteran…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Old Man's War books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Old Man’s War”. Start with “Old Man’s War.”
How many books are in the Old Man's War series?
We list 23 books by John Scalzi , published between 2005–2025.
Where can I buy the Old Man's War books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.