The Forever War Books in Order

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series of science fiction novels by Joe Haldeman

The Forever War series was first published in 2008.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  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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  2. Cover of Forever Peace

    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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Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

  • Peace and War

    2006 · Joe Haldeman

    The Peace and War omnibus is a collection of the three books in Joe Haldeman's The Forever War series. It was released in 2006. The omnibus brings…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Forever War series books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Forever War”. Start with “The Forever War.”

How many books are in the The Forever War series series?

We list 4 books by Joe Haldeman , published between 1974–2006.

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