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Alistair MacLean

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6 series · 45 books · Born 1922-04-28

Action & AdventureMystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Scottish author Alistair MacLean crafted gripping military thrillers and action-adventure novels that drew heavily from his Royal Navy service during World War II. His breakout novel HMS Ulysses, based on his own wartime experiences, launched a prolific career spanning forty-five books and establishing him as a master of suspenseful storytelling. MacLean's most celebrated works include The Guns of Navarone and the UNACO series, cementing his legacy as one of the twentieth century's most influential thriller writers.

Alastair MacLean Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (1962–1972)

Start with Lawrence of Arabia and read in order.

Start this series with Lawrence of Arabia

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1
Cover of Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia
1962Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Captain Cook
Captain Cook
1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Alastair MacLean Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (1985–1985)

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1
Cover of The Lonely Sea
The Lonely Sea
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Alistair MacLean's UNACO Series

Complete

10 books (1980–1998)

Start with Hostage Tower, the first of 10 books in the Alistair MacLean's UNACO series.

Start this series with Hostage Tower

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1
Hostage Tower
1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Air Force One Is Down
1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Death Train
4
Cover of Night Watch
5
Cover of Red Alert
6
Cover of Time of the Assassins
Time of the Assassins
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Dead Halt
8
Cover of Code Breaker
Code Breaker
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Prime Target
Prime Target
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Borrowed Time
Borrowed Time
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (1987–1987)

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1
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Guns of Navarone Series

Complete

4 books (1957–1998)

Start with The Guns of Navarone, the first of 4 books in the Guns of Navarone series.

Start this series with The Guns of Navarone

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1
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The Guns of Navarone
1957Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Force 10 from Navarone
Force 10 from Navarone
1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Storm Force from Navarone(By: Sam Llewellyn)
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Thunderbolt from Navarone(By: Sam Llewellyn)
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

27 books (1955–1995)

Start with H.M.S. Ulysses, the first of 27 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with H.M.S. Ulysses

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#Title
1
Cover of H.M.S. Ulysses
H.M.S. Ulysses
1955Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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South by Java Head
1958Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Last Frontier / The Secret Ways
1959Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Ice Station Zebra
Ice Station Zebra
1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Night Without End
1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Fear is the Key
1961Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Black Shrike / The Dark Crusader
1961Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of The Golden Rendezvous
The Golden Rendezvous
1962Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of The Satan Bug
The Satan Bug
1962Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of When Eight Bells Toll
When Eight Bells Toll
1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Where Eagles Dare
Where Eagles Dare
1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of Puppet on a Chain
Puppet on a Chain
1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of Caravan to Vaccares
Caravan to Vaccares
1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of Bear Island
15
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The Way to Dusty Death
1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Cover of Breakheart Pass
Breakheart Pass
1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Cover of Circus
18
Cover of The Golden Gate
The Golden Gate
1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
Cover of Goodbye, California
Goodbye, California
1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Cover of Seawitch
21
Cover of Athabasca
22
River of Death
1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
Cover of Partisans
24
Cover of Floodgate
25
Cover of San Andreas
26
Cover of Santorini
27
Cover of Rendezvous(With: Alastair MacNeill)
Rendezvous(With: Alastair MacNeill)
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alistair MacLean written?
Alistair MacLean has written 45 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1955 to 1998.
What is the first book in each Alistair MacLean series?
Here are the first books in Alistair MacLean's series: Alastair MacLean Non-Fiction: Lawrence of Arabia; Alistair MacLean's UNACO: Hostage Tower; Guns of Navarone: The Guns of Navarone.
What order should I read Alistair MacLean's books?
We recommend reading Alistair MacLean's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Alistair MacLean's series complete?
Alistair MacLean has 6 completed series.

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