John McCain books in order
American politician
- Lived
- 1936–2018
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
John McCain published 4 novels and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with Faith of My Fathers (1999).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with John McCain
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Faith of My Fathers
John McCain's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Worth the Fighting For (Sep 2002)
Why Courage Matters (2004)
Character Is Destiny (2005)
The Restless Wave (2018)
Non-fiction in order
Faith of My Fathers (Aug 1999)
Hard Call (Aug 2007)
Thirteen Soldiers (2014)
About John McCain
John Sidney McCain III was an American politician and naval officer who represented Arizona in the United States Congress for over 35 years, first as a U.S. representative from 1983 to 1987, then as a U.S. senator from 1987 until his death in 2018. A member of the Republican Party, he was the party's nominee in the 2008 presidential election.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John McCain FAQ
- How many books has John McCain written?
- John McCain published 4 novels and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John McCain's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Faith of My Fathers.
- What is John McCain's last book?
- The Restless Wave (2018).
- What is John McCain's most famous book?
- Faith of My Fathers (1999) is John McCain's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.