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War World

by S.M. Stirling

20 books Started 1988 Latest 2023
Publication Reading Order

The War World is a series by S.M. Stirling, made up of 20 books published between 1988 and 2023. It begins with The Burning Eye ( By: Jerry Pournelle, John F. Carr) (1988), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Falkenberg Protectorate ( By: John F. Carr) (2023), spanning 35 years of storytelling.

20books
35years active
4decades
~1.8yrs between books
2023latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 The Burning Eye ( By: Jerry Pournelle, John F. Carr) 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
2 Death's Head Rebellion (Short Story) ( By: Jerry Pournelle, John F. Carr) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Sauron Dominion ( By: Jerry Pournelle, John F. Carr) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Codominium ( By: Jerry Pournelle, John F. Carr) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Blood Feuds ( By: Harry Turtledove) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Invasion ( By: Jerry Pournelle) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Blood Vengeance ( With: Harry Turtledove, Jerry Pournelle, Judith Tarr, Susan Shwartz) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
8 Discovery ( By: Jerry Pournelle, William Wu, Leslie Fish, Charles E. Gannon, E.R. Stewart, Don Hawthorne, John F. Carr) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Takeover ( By: Jerry Pournelle, Don Hawthorne, John F. Carr) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Lidless Eye ( By: Don Hawthorne, John F. Carr) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Battle of Sauron ( By: Jerry Pournelle, Don Hawthorne, John F. Carr) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Cyborg Revolt ( By: John F. Carr) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Jihad! ( By: John F. Carr) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Patriotic Wars ( By: John F. Carr) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Falkenberg's Regiment ( By: John F. Carr) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
16 The Fall of the CoDominium ( By: John F. Carr) 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Andromeda Flight ( By: John F. Carr, Doug McElwain) 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 War World Concordance ( By: John F. Carr, Doug McElwain) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Road Warrior ( By: John F. Carr) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 The Falkenberg Protectorate ( By: John F. Carr)Latest 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

War World series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the War World series?

Start with The Burning Eye ( By: Jerry Pournelle, John F. Carr) (1988), the first book in the War World series by S.M. Stirling. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the War World series?

There are 20 books in the War World series by S.M. Stirling, published between 1988 and 2023.

What is the first book in the War World series?

The first book in the War World series is The Burning Eye ( By: Jerry Pournelle, John F. Carr), published in 1988 by S.M. Stirling.

What is the latest book in the War World series?

The most recent book in the War World series is The Falkenberg Protectorate ( By: John F. Carr) (2023) by S.M. Stirling.

S.M. Stirling (born January 30, 1953) is an American speculative fiction author. He is known for his series "The Change," set in an alternate history where geriatric nanites run amok, causing great societal upheaval. Stirling's other notable works include the "Emberverse" series, set in a future where the world has been plunged into a new Dark Ages. Stirling has won the Prometheus Award three times for his works "Dies the Fire" (1999), "The Protector's War" (2006), and "The Sunrise Lands" (2015). His books have been praised for their well-developed characters, meticulous worldbuilding, and exploration of complex themes. Stirling's work often centers around the clash between traditional values and the forces of progress and societal upheaval, examining the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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