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Joe Haldeman

2 series 9 books in order 3 standalone books

Joe William Haldeman (born June 9, 1943) is an American science fiction author. He is best known for his novel The Forever War (1974), which, along with The Hemingway Hoax (1991) and Forever Peace (1997), has won science fiction awards such as the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award. He was awarded the SFWA Grand Master for his career achievements. In 2012, he was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. Many of his works, including his debut novel War Year and The Forever War, were inspired by his experiences in the Vietnam War. He was wounded in combat and struggled to adjust to civilian life after returning home. From 1983 to 2014, he taught writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Born
1943
Known for
The Forever War series, Star Trek (Bantam)

Series by Joe Haldeman

The Forever War series

4 books in order · 1974–2006

  1. Cover of The Forever War

    The Forever War

    1974 · Joe Haldeman

    The Forever War is a science fiction novel by Joe Haldeman, originally published in 1974. It is a Hugo and Nebula award-winning classic that explores…

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    Forever Peace

    1997 · Joe Haldeman

    Joe Haldeman's 1997 novel follows Julian Class, a physicist involved in the construction of a massive particle accelerator orbiting Jupiter. This…

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    Forever free

    1999 · Joe Haldeman

    In Forever Free, a veteran of The Forever War, William Mandella, lives on a snow-covered planet set aside for his kind, supporting his family by…

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Star Trek (Bantam)

92 books in order · 1967–1981

  1. Cover of Star Trek 1

    Star Trek 1

    1967 · James Blish

    This is a collection of short story adaptations of Star Trek episodes, containing 'Charlie's Law' (also known as 'Charlie X'), 'Dagger of the Mind,'…

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  2. Dagger of the Mind

    1967 · James Blish

    Dagger of the Mind is a 1967 book by James Blish. It is book 2 of the series Star Trek. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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  3. Balance of Terror

    1967 · James Blish

    Balance of Terror is a 1967 book by James Blish. It is part of the series Star Trek. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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  4. The Naked Time

    1967 · James Blish

    The Naked Time is a 1967 book by James Blish. It is part of the series Star Trek. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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  5. A Taste of Armageddon

    1968 · James Blish

    A Taste of Armageddon is a 1968 book by James Blish. It is part of the series Star Trek. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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  6. Court Martial

    1968 · James Blish

    Court Martial is a 1968 book by James Blish. It is part of the series Star Trek. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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  7. Errand of Mercy

    1968 · James Blish

    Errand of Mercy is a 1968 book by James Blish. It is part of the series Star Trek. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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  8. Operation – Annihilate!

    1968 · James Blish

    Operation – Annihilate!" is the twenty-ninth and final episode of the first season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek. It…

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  9. Space Seed

    1968 · James Blish

    Space Seed" is an episode of the American science fiction television series Star Trek, first broadcast on February 16, 1967. It features the USS…

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    Star Trek 2

    1968 · James Blish

    Eight journeys into the unexpected with the crew of the starship Enterprise, traveling to unexplored reaches of outer space and worlds where the…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Camouflage
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  2. Cover of The Hemingway hoax
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  3. Cover of Worlds apart
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Joe Haldeman written?

We list 9 books by Joe Haldeman across 2 series, published between 1967–2006 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Joe Haldeman's books?

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

Where can I buy Joe Haldeman's books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.