Gears of War Books in Order
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Karen Traviss
As kids, Marcus Fenix, Dominic Santiago, and Dom's elder brother Carlos were inseparable; as soldiers they were torn apart, fighting together at…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Karen Traviss
Based on the blockbuster Xbox game, this novel tells the story of the men and women who saved a planet from destruction but now face the consequences…
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2010 · Karen Traviss
Gears of War is a media franchise that began as a series of video games created by Epic Games and later developed and managed by The Coalition. It is…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Karen Traviss
A 2011 novel by Karen Traviss set in the Gears of War franchise, a media property centered on video games created by Epic Games and developed by The…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Karen Traviss
War hero Marcus Fenix abandons his post to rescue his weapons scientist father and is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in a notorious prison,…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Gears of War books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Gears of War - Aspho Fields”. Start with “Gears of War - Aspho Fields.”
How many books are in the Gears of War series?
We list 5 books by Karen Traviss , published between 2008–2012.
When is the next Gears of War book released?
The next book is “Gears of War: Bloodlines”, book 7 in the series, expected Jan 12, 2027. That is the publisher's announced date and can change; this page updates when it does.
Where can I buy the Gears of War books?
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