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Arms Trade Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Arms Trade books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Arms Trade series? Start with "The Trade" (1997) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Arms Trade reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Trade
1997
Shadows in the Sun
1998
Guns in the Desert
1998
Prelude to War
1999
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