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The Corps

by W.E.B. Griffin

10 books Started 1986 Latest 2003
Publication Reading Order

The The Corps is a Military Thriller / Historical Fiction series by W.E.B. Griffin, made up of 10 books published between 1986 and 2003. It begins with Semper Fi (1986), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Retreat, Hell! (2003), spanning 17 years of storytelling.

10books
17years active
3decades
~1.9yrs between books
2003latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Semper Fi 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Call to Arms 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
3 Counterattack ★ NYT 11w · peaked #5 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Battleground ★ NYT 10w · peaked #3 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Line of Fire ★ NYT 8w · peaked #3 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Close Combat ★ NYT 7w · peaked #4 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Behind the Lines ★ NYT 7w · peaked #4 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 In Danger's Path ★ NYT 7w · peaked #2 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
9 Under Fire ★ NYT 6w · peaked #2 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Retreat, Hell!Latest 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

The Corps series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Corps series?

Start with Semper Fi (1986), the first book in the The Corps series by W.E.B. Griffin. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the The Corps series?

There are 10 books in the The Corps series by W.E.B. Griffin, published between 1986 and 2003.

What is the first book in the The Corps series?

The first book in the The Corps series is Semper Fi, published in 1986 by W.E.B. Griffin.

What is the latest book in the The Corps series?

The most recent book in the The Corps series is Retreat, Hell! (2003) by W.E.B. Griffin.

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About W.E.B. Griffin

William Edmund Butterworth III (November 10, 1929 – February 12, 2019), better known by his pen name W. E. B. Griffin, was an American writer of military and detective fiction with 59 novels in seven series published under that name.

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