Jean M. Auel books in order
American novelist of Finnish descent
- Born
- 1936
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 8
- Series
- 1
- Also writes as
- Jean M. Untinen-Auel
Jean M. Auel has published 6 novels and 2 other books, beginning with The Clan of the Cave Bear (1980). The series is Earth's Children hexalogy (6 books, starting with The Clan of the Cave Bear). The latest is The Land of Painted Caves (2011).
Updated September 2026
Earth's Children hexalogy books in order (6)Series page
Reading order: 1 The Clan of the Cave Bear (1980) · 2 The Valley of Horses (1982) · 3 The Mammoth Hunters (1985) · 4 The Plains of Passage (1990) · 5 The Shelters of Stone (2002) · 6 The Land of Painted Caves (2011)
- 1.
The Clan of the Cave Bear (May 1980)
- 2.
The Valley of Horses (Apr 1982)
- 3.
The Mammoth Hunters (Dec 1985)
- 4.
The Plains of Passage (Sep 1990)
- 5.
The Shelters of Stone (Apr 2002)
- 6.
The Land of Painted Caves (Mar 2011)
Where to start with Jean M. Auel
Start here
The Clan of the Cave Bear
Jean M. Auel's most-read book and the first of the 6 Earth's Children hexalogy books.
Newest
The Land of Painted Caves
Published March 2011.
Other books in order
The Plains of Passage Part 1 of 2 (1991)
Clan of the Cave Bear Proof (2010)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986)Film · from The Clan of the Cave Bear
About Jean M. Auel
Jean Marie Auel is a retired American writer who wrote the Earth's Children books, a series of novels set in prehistoric Europe that explores human activities during this time, and touches on the interactions of Cro-Magnon people with Neanderthals. Her books have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Jean M. Auel FAQ
- How many books has Jean M. Auel written?
- Jean M. Auel has published 6 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jean M. Auel's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Earth's Children hexalogy with The Clan of the Cave Bear. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Jean M. Auel's latest book?
- The Land of Painted Caves (2011).
- What is Jean M. Auel's most famous book?
- The Clan of the Cave Bear (1980) is Jean M. Auel's most widely read book.
- Are Jean M. Auel's books connected?
- 6 books belong to 1 series (Earth's Children hexalogy); the other 2 books stand alone.
- Does Jean M. Auel write under a pen name?
- Yes: Jean M. Auel has also published as Jean M. Untinen-Auel.
- Which Jean M. Auel books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Clan of the Cave Bear (film, 1986).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.