Old Man's War Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Old Man's War books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Old Man's War
Buy on Amazon2005
The Ghost Brigades
Buy on Amazon2006
The Last Colony
Buy on Amazon2007
Zoe's Tale
Buy on Amazon2008
The Human Division
Buy on Amazon2013
The End of All Things
Buy on Amazon2015
The Shattering Peace
Buy on Amazon2025
Questions for a Soldier
Buy on Amazon2005
The Sagan Diary
Buy on Amazon2007
After the Coup
Buy on Amazon2008
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Old Man's War series is publication order: 1. Old Man's War (2005), 2. The Ghost Brigades (2006), 3. The Last Colony (2007), 4. Zoe's Tale (2008), 5. The Human Division (2013), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Old Man's War series by John Scalzi contains 10 books. The series began in 2005 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Old Man's War series is written by John Scalzi. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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