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Alistair MacLean

1 series 9 books in order 7 standalone books

Alistair MacLean was a Scottish novelist born in Glasgow, the son of a minister, who spoke Scottish Gaelic natively and served in the Royal Navy during World War II. After studying English at the University of Glasgow and briefly teaching, he published his debut novel HMS Ulysses in 1955 and became a full-time writer.

Born
1922
Known for
Navarone

Series by Alistair MacLean

Navarone

4 books in order · 1957–1998

  1. Cover of The Guns of Navarone

    The Guns of Navarone

    1957 · Alistair MacLean

    Set on an island in the Aegean Sea during World War II, this story follows a team of Allied men sent to destroy two radar-controlled guns. It was…

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  2. Cover of Force 10 from Navarone

    Force 10 from Navarone

    1968 · Alistair MacLean

    The sequel to Alistair MacLean's The Guns of Navarone finds Keith Mallory, Andrea, and Dusty Miller parachuting into war-torn Yugoslavia soon after…

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  3. Cover of Storm Force from Navarone

    Storm Force from Navarone

    1996 · Sam Llewellyn

    Storm Force from Navarone is a World War II novel by Sam Llewellyn that serves as a sequel to the 1957 novel The Guns of Navarone. It follows the…

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  4. Cover of Thunderbolt from Navarone

    Thunderbolt from Navarone

    1998 · Sam Llewellyn

    Thunderbolt from Navarone is a World War II novel by Scottish author Sam Llewellyn. It serves as a sequel to the 1957 novel The Guns of Navarone and…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Floodgate
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  2. Cover of Where Eagles Dare
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  3. Cover of Ice Station Zebra
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  4. Cover of Fear is the Key
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  5. Cover of Night Without End
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  6. Cover of South by Java Head
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  7. Cover of Guns of Navarone
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Alistair MacLean written?

We list 9 books by Alistair MacLean across 1 series, published between 1957–1998 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Alistair MacLean's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Guns of Navarone.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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