BookBingeOld Man's War Books in Order
At age 75 you can enlist in the interstellar army — and they'll give you a new body for the fight.
Here is the complete Old Man's War reading order — all 6 books by John Scalzi, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Old Man's War(2005)
- The Ghost Brigades(2006)
- The Last Colony(2007)
- Zoe's Tale(2008)
- The Human Division(2013)
- The End of All Things(2015)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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Get BookBingeFrequently asked questions
How many books are in the Old Man's War series?
There are 6 books in the Old Man's War series by John Scalzi, beginning with Old Man's War (2005) and most recently The End of All Things (2015).
What is the first Old Man's War book?
The first book is Old Man's War, published in 2005. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Old Man's War in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.