Jeff Shaara Books in Order

Jeff Shaara, a descendant of Italian immigrants, is a renowned author born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where his family's surname 'Sciarra' was later anglicized to 'Shaara'. He grew up in Tallahassee, Florida, and graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Criminology. Before pursuing a writing career, Jeff operated a successful rare coin business, initially from his home, then in a retail store, becoming one of the most widely known coin and precious-metals dealers in Florida. After his father's passing in 1988, Jeff sold his business and managed his father's estate. He gained inspiration and momentum when the film 'Gettysburg', based on his father's classic novel 'The Killer Angels', achieved critical and commercial success in 1993. Encouraged by this outcome, Jeff embarked on a writing journey and published his first novel, 'Gods and Generals', a prequel to his father's work, in 1996. The book was an instant hit, debuting on the New York Times Bestseller List and staying there for fifteen weeks, earning praise from critics nationwide for Jeff's writing ability. Since then, Jeff has established himself as a prominent historical novelist, weaving compelling stories that bring the past to life.