Tomorrow Books in Order

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The Tomorrow series by John Marsden is a young adult invasion literature series set in Australia, following a group of teenagers as they resist an unnamed foreign occupation. The stories are told from the perspective of Ellie Linton and focus on survival, resistance, and the challenges of life under enemy control. The series explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the harsh realities of war through the experiences of its young protagonists.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  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

What order should I read the Tomorrow series books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Tomorrow, when the war began”. Start with “Tomorrow, when the war began.”

How many books are in the Tomorrow series series?

We list 3 books by John Marsden , published between 1993–1995.

Where can I buy the Tomorrow series 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.