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Old Man's War books in order

by John Scalzi · 7 books listed so far · Adult

Last checked: September 25, 2026, against us.macmillan.com

  1. 1 Old Man's War book cover by John Scalzi

    Old Man's War

    2005 · Book

    Start hereFirst book in the main order, first published in 2005.
  2. 2

    The Ghost Brigades

    2006 · Book

  3. 3 The Last Colony book cover by John Scalzi
  4. 4 Zoe's Tale book cover by John Scalzi
  5. 5 The Human Division book cover by John Scalzi
  6. 6 The End of All Things book cover by John Scalzi
  7. 7 The Shattering Peace book cover by John Scalzi

    The Shattering Peace

    Year: still checking · Book

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The series at a glance

Wikidata lists 7 works as parts of this series.

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About the author

Wikidata lists John Scalzi as born in 1969 in Fairfield.

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Wikidata lists the occupations of John Scalzi as science fiction writer, journalist and film critic.

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Wikidata lists John Scalzi as educated at University of Chicago.

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Wikidata lists an award for John Scalzi: Astounding Award for Best New Writer (2006).

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Wikidata lists an award for John Scalzi: Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer (2008).

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Wikidata lists an award for John Scalzi: Hugo Award for Best Related Work (2009).

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Wikidata lists an award for John Scalzi: Kurd Lasswitz Award for Best Foreign Work (2010).

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Awards

Wikidata lists an award for Old Man's War: Hugo Award for Best Series (2026).

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