Alistair MacLean Reading Order
6 series · 45 books · Born 28 April 1922
Alistair MacLean was a Scottish author renowned for his thrilling works in the adventure and espionage genres. Throughout his prolific career from 1955 to 1998, he penned 45 books across six series, including the iconic "Guns of Navarone" and various standalone novels. MacLean's gripping narratives and intricate plots have solidified his status as a master storyteller, captivating readers worldwide.
Alastair MacLean Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1962–1972)
Start with Lawrence of Arabia and read in order.
Alastair MacLean Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1985–1985)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Lonely Sea 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
Alistair MacLean's UNACO Series
Complete10 books (1980–1998)
Start with Hostage Tower, the first of 10 books in the Alistair MacLean's UNACO series.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1987–1987)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  War Stories 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
Guns of Navarone Series
Complete4 books (1957–1998)
Start with The Guns of Navarone, the first of 4 books in the Guns of Navarone series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete27 books (1955–1995)
Start with H.M.S. Ulysses, the first of 27 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  H.M.S. Ulysses 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  South by Java Head 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Last Frontier / The Secret Ways 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Ice Station Zebra 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Night Without End 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Fear is the Key 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Black Shrike / The Dark Crusader 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Golden Rendezvous 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Satan Bug 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  When Eight Bells Toll 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Where Eagles Dare 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Puppet on a Chain 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Caravan to Vaccares 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Bear Island 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Way to Dusty Death 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Breakheart Pass 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Circus 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Golden Gate 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Goodbye, California 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Seawitch 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Athabasca 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | River of Death 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Partisans 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Floodgate 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  San Andreas 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Santorini 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Rendezvous(With: Alastair MacNeill) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.