Colleen McCullough Reading Order
4 series · 24 books · Born 1 June 1937
Colleen McCullough was an accomplished Australian writer renowned for her historical fiction and engaging storytelling. With 24 books to her name, including the celebrated "Masters of Rome" series and notable standalone novels, she captivated readers from 1974 to 2013. Her diverse body of work also includes the "Carmine Delmonico" series and insightful non-fiction, showcasing her versatility as an author.
Carmine Delmonico Series
Complete5 books (2005–2013)
Start with On, Off, the first of 5 books in the Carmine Delmonico series.
Masters of Rome Series
Complete7 books (1990–2007)
Start with The First Man in Rome, the first of 7 books in the Masters of Rome series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1998–1998)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Courage and the Will 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete11 books (1974–2013)
Start with Tim, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Tim 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Thorn Birds 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  An Indecent Obsession 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  A Creed for the Third Millennium 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Ladies of Missalonghi 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Song of Troy 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Morgan's Run 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Touch 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Angel 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Bittersweet 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Colleen McCullough written?
- Colleen McCullough has written 24 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2013.
- What is the first book in each Colleen McCullough series?
- Here are the first books in Colleen McCullough's series: Carmine Delmonico: On, Off; Masters of Rome: The First Man in Rome.
- What order should I read Colleen McCullough's books?
- We recommend reading Colleen McCullough's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Colleen McCullough's series complete?
- Colleen McCullough has 4 completed series.