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Courtney

by Wilbur Smith

23 books Started 1964 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Courtney is a Thriller / Historical Fiction series by Wilbur Smith, made up of 23 books published between 1964 and 2024. It begins with When the Lion Feeds (1964), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Warrior King ( With: Tom Harper) (2024), spanning 60 years of storytelling.

23books
60years active
7decades
~2.7yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
1960s
1 When the Lion Feeds 1964 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Sound of Thunder / The Roar of Thunder 1966 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1970s
3 A Sparrow Falls 1977 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
4 The Burning Shore 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Power of the Sword 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Rage 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 A Time to Die 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
8 Golden Fox 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Triumph of the Sun 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Birds of Prey 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Monsoon 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
12 Blue Horizon 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Assegai ★ NYT 3w · peaked #9 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
14 Golden Lion ( With: Giles Kristian) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 War Cry ( With: David Churchill) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Tiger's Prey ( With: Tom Harper) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Courtney's War ( With: David Churchill) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 King of Kings 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Ghost Fire ( With: Tom Harper) 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
20 Legacy of War ( With: David Churchill) 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Storm Tide ( With: Tom Harper) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Nemesis ( With: Tom Harper) 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Warrior King ( With: Tom Harper)Latest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Courtney series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Courtney series?

Start with When the Lion Feeds (1964), the first book in the Courtney series by Wilbur Smith. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Courtney series?

There are 23 books in the Courtney series by Wilbur Smith, published between 1964 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Courtney series?

The first book in the Courtney series is When the Lion Feeds, published in 1964 by Wilbur Smith.

What is the latest book in the Courtney series?

The most recent book in the Courtney series is Warrior King ( With: Tom Harper) (2024) by Wilbur Smith.

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About Wilbur Smith

Wilbur Addison Smith (9 January 1933 – 13 November 2021) was a Rhodesian-born British-South African novelist specializing in historical fiction about international involvement in Southern Africa across four centuries.

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