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Jeff Shaara Reading Order

6 series · 22 books

Action & AdventureHistorical FictionNon-FictionWestern

Jeff Shaara is an acclaimed historical novelist who brings pivotal American conflicts to life through meticulously researched fiction spanning the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Following in the footsteps of his Pulitzer Prize-winning father Michael Shaara, he crafts immersive narratives that place readers directly into the perspectives of soldiers, commanders, and civilians caught in history's defining moments. His extensive series reconstructing the American Revolution and the Civil War—including detailed explorations of specific theaters of battle—have made him a leading voice in military historical fiction since the 1970s.

American Revolutionary War: 1770-1783 Series

Complete

2 books (2001–2002)

Start with Rise to Rebellion and read in order.

Start this series with Rise to Rebellion

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Rise to Rebellion
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Glorious Cause
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Civil War: 1861-1865 Series

Complete

3 books (1974–1998)

Start with The Killer Angels(By: Michael Shaara) and read in order.

Start this series with The Killer Angels(By: Michael Shaara)

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The Killer Angels(By: Michael Shaara)
1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Gods and Generals
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Last Full Measure
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Civil War: 1861-1865, Western Theater Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2015)

Start with A Blaze of Glory, the first of 4 books in the Civil War: 1861-1865, Western Theater series.

Start this series with A Blaze of Glory

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A Blaze of Glory
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Chain of Thunder
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Smoke at Dawn
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Fateful Lightning
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2006–2006)

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1
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Jeff Shaara's Civil War Battlefields
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (2000–2026)

Start with Gone for Soldiers, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Gone for Soldiers

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1
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Gone for Soldiers
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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To the Last Man
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Frozen Hours
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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To Wake the Giant
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Eagle's Claw
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Old Lion
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Shadow of War
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The Unfinished Work of Abraham Lincoln
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

World War II: 1939-1945 Series

Complete

4 books (2006–2011)

Start with The Rising Tide, the first of 4 books in the World War II: 1939-1945 series.

Start this series with The Rising Tide

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1
The Rising Tide
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Steel Wave
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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No Less Than Victory
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Final Storm
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jeff Shaara written?
Jeff Shaara has written 22 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Jeff Shaara series?
Here are the first books in Jeff Shaara's series: American Revolutionary War: 1770-1783: Rise to Rebellion; Civil War: 1861-1865: The Killer Angels(By: Michael Shaara); Civil War: 1861-1865, Western Theater: A Blaze of Glory; World War II: 1939-1945: The Rising Tide.
What order should I read Jeff Shaara's books?
We recommend reading Jeff Shaara's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jeff Shaara still writing new books?
Yes, Jeff Shaara has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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