Aubrey/Maturin Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Aubrey/Maturin books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Master and Commander
Buy on Amazon1969
Post Captain
Buy on Amazon1972
H.M.S. Surprise
Buy on Amazon1973
The Mauritius Command
Buy on Amazon1977
Desolation Island
Buy on Amazon1977
The Fortune of War
Buy on Amazon1978
The Surgeon's Mate
Buy on Amazon1980
The Ionian Mission
Buy on Amazon1981
Treason's Harbour
Buy on Amazon1983
The Far Side of the World
Buy on Amazon1984
The Reverse of the Medal
Buy on Amazon1986
The Letter of Marque
Buy on Amazon1988
The Thirteen-Gun Salute
Buy on Amazon1989
The Nutmeg of Consolation
Buy on Amazon1991
The Truelove / Clarissa Oakes
Buy on Amazon1992
The Wine-Dark Sea
Buy on Amazon1993
The Commodore
Buy on Amazon1994
The Yellow Admiral
Buy on Amazon1996
The Hundred Days
Buy on Amazon1998
Blue at the Mizzen
Buy on Amazon1999
21: The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey
Buy on Amazon2004
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Aubrey/Maturin series is publication order: 1. Master and Commander (1969), 2. Post Captain (1972), 3. H.M.S. Surprise (1973), 4. The Mauritius Command (1977), 5. Desolation Island (1977), and 16 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Aubrey/Maturin series by Patrick O’Brian contains 21 books. The series began in 1969 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Aubrey/Maturin series is written by Patrick O’Brian. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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