Joe Haldeman books in order
American science fiction writer
- Born
- 1943
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 36
- Series
- 2
- Also writes as
- Robert Graham
Joe Haldeman has published 26 novels, 2 novellas, 6 short story collections, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with The Forever War (1974). The 2 series include The Forever War (3 books, starting with The Forever War) and Star Trek (2 books, starting with Planet of Judgment). The latest is Work Done for Hire (2014).
Updated September 2026
The Forever War books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 The Forever War (1974) · 2 Forever Peace (1997) · 3 Forever Free (1999)
- 1.
The Forever War (Dec 1974)
- 2.
Forever Peace (Oct 1997)
- 3.
Forever Free (Dec 1999)
Star Trek books in order (2)Series page
Reading order: 1 Planet of Judgment (1977) · 2 World Without End (1979)
- 1.
Planet of Judgment (Aug 1977)
- 2.
World Without End (Feb 1979)
Where to start with Joe Haldeman
Start here
The Forever War
Joe Haldeman's most-read book and the first of the 3 The Forever War books.
Newest
Work Done for Hire
Published 2014.
Standalone novels in order
Mindbridge (1976)
All My Sins Remembered (1977)
Study War No More: A Selection of Alternatives (1977)
Worlds (1981)
There Is No Darkness (1983)
Worlds Apart (1983)
Tool of the Trade (1987)
Introduction to the Best of John Brunner (1988)
Buying Time (Jun 1989)
Worlds Enough and Time (1992)
1968 (1994)
The Coming (Dec 2000)
Guardian (2002)
Camouflage (Aug 2004)
Old Twentieth (2005)
The Accidental Time Machine (Jul 2007)
Marsbound (Aug 2008)
Starbound (2010)
Earthbound (2011)
The Best of Joe Haldeman (2013)
Work Done for Hire (2014)
Novellas in order
War Year (1977)
The Hemingway Hoax (Apr 1990)
Short story collections in order
Infinite Dreams (Nov 1978)
Dealing in Futures (Sep 1985)
None So Blind (1996)
War Stories (2005)
A Separate War and Other Stories (Aug 2006)
Future Weapons of War (2007)
Poetry in order
Vietnam and Other Alien Worlds (1993)
Other books in order
Alien Stars (1985)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Forever WarTV · from The Forever War
About Joe Haldeman
Joe William Haldeman is an American science fiction author and former college professor. He is best known for his novel The Forever War (1974), which was inspired by his experiences as a combat soldier in the Vietnam War. That novel and other works, including The Hemingway Hoax (1991) and Forever Peace (1997), have won science fiction awards, including the Hugo Award and Nebula Award. He received the SFWA Grand Master for career achievements. In 2012, he was inducted as a member of the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. From 1983 to 2014, he was a professor teaching writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Joe Haldeman FAQ
- How many books has Joe Haldeman written?
- Joe Haldeman has published 26 novels, 2 novellas, 6 short story collections, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Joe Haldeman's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start The Forever War with The Forever War and Star Trek with Planet of Judgment. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Joe Haldeman's latest book?
- Work Done for Hire (2014).
- What is Joe Haldeman's most famous book?
- The Forever War (1974) is Joe Haldeman's most widely read book.
- Are Joe Haldeman's books connected?
- 5 books belong to 2 series (The Forever War and Star Trek); the other 31 books stand alone.
- Does Joe Haldeman write under a pen name?
- Yes: Joe Haldeman has also published as Robert Graham.
- Which Joe Haldeman books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Forever War (TV).
Authors like Joe Haldeman
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.