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John Marsden

1 series 3 books in order

John Marsden was an Australian writer and teacher who authored more than 40 books, including the young adult novel Tomorrow, When the War Began, which launched a series of seven books. He also served as a school principal and wrote fiction aimed at young adults. Marsden was born in 1950 and died in 2024.

Born
1950
Known for
Tomorrow series

Series by John Marsden

Tomorrow series

3 books in order · 1993–1995

  1. Cover of Tomorrow, when the war began

    Tomorrow, when the war began

    1993 · John Marsden

    Tomorrow, When the War Began is the first book in the Tomorrow series by John Marsden. Published in 1993, it is a young adult war novel that follows…

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  2. The Dead of the Night

    1994 · John Marsden

    The Dead of the Night, also published as The Dead of Night, is the second book in the Tomorrow series by John Marsden, a 1994 young adult invasion…

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  3. Cover of A killing frost

    A killing frost

    1995 · John Marsden

    Ellie and her friends, a small group of teenagers, struggle to survive in the Australian countryside while resisting enemies who have taken over…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has John Marsden written?

We list 3 books by John Marsden across 1 series, published between 1993–1995 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read John Marsden's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Tomorrow, when the war began.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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