Courtney Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Courtney books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
When the Lion Feeds
Buy on Amazon1964
The Sound of Thunder / The Roar of Thunder
Buy on Amazon1966
A Sparrow Falls
Buy on Amazon1977
The Burning Shore
Buy on Amazon1985
Power of the Sword
Buy on Amazon1986
Rage
Buy on Amazon1987
A Time to Die
Buy on Amazon1989
Golden Fox
Buy on Amazon1990
The Triumph of the Sun
Buy on Amazon1992
Birds of Prey
Buy on Amazon1997
Monsoon
Buy on Amazon1999
Blue Horizon
Buy on Amazon2003
Assegai
Buy on Amazon2009
Golden Lion (With: Giles Kristian)
Buy on Amazon2015
War Cry (With: David Churchill)
Buy on Amazon2017
The Tiger's Prey (With: Tom Harper)
Buy on Amazon2017
Courtney's War (With: David Churchill)
Buy on Amazon2018
King of Kings (With: Imogen Robertson)
Buy on Amazon2019
Ghost Fire (With: Tom Harper)
Buy on Amazon2019
Legacy of War (With: David Churchill)
Buy on Amazon2021
Storm Tide (With: Tom Harper)
Buy on Amazon2022
Nemesis (With: Tom Harper)
Buy on Amazon2023
Warrior King (With: Tom Harper)
Buy on Amazon2024
Crossfire (With: David Churchill)
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Courtney series is publication order: 1. When the Lion Feeds (1964), 2. The Sound of Thunder / The Roar of Thunder (1966), 3. A Sparrow Falls (1977), 4. The Burning Shore (1985), 5. Power of the Sword (1986), and 19 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Courtney series by Wilbur Smith contains 24 books. The series began in 1964 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Courtney series is written by Wilbur Smith. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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