Michael Shaara Reading Order
5 series · 34 books · Born 23 Jun 1928
Michael Shaara was a prolific American writer renowned for his contributions to historical fiction, particularly his explorations of the Civil War. Over his career from 1952 to 2014, he published 34 books across five series, including the acclaimed "Civil War: 1861-1865." His works encompass standalone novels, short stories, novellas, story collections, and anthologies, solidifying his legacy as a masterful storyteller.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1978–1988)
Start with Perilous Planets and read in order.
Civil War: 1861-1865 Series
Complete3 books (1974–1998)
Start with The Killer Angels and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete24 books (1952–2014)
Start with All the Way Back, the first of 24 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | All the Way Back 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Be Fruitful and Multiply 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Book 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Holes 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Time Payment 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Wainer 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | A Man of Distinction 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Death for a Hunter 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Lightning 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Peeping Tom Patrol 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Sea is Cruel 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Wide and Starry Sky 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | You'll Have To Die Now 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Doctor in Doubt 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Partisan 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Groomsday 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Border Incident 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Two Roads to Petra 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Starface 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | The Dark Angel 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | 2066 Election Day 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Little Joe...The Hard Way 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | The Billion Dollar Grease Job 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | The Second Odd Man 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1982–1982)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Soldier Boy 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1968–2013)
Start with The Broken Place, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Michael Shaara written?
- Michael Shaara has written 34 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1952 to 2014.
- What is the first book in each Michael Shaara series?
- Here are the first books in Michael Shaara's series: Anthologies: Perilous Planets; Civil War: 1861-1865: The Killer Angels; Short Stories/Novellas: All the Way Back.
- What order should I read Michael Shaara's books?
- We recommend reading Michael Shaara's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Michael Shaara's series complete?
- Michael Shaara has 5 completed series.