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Portrait of Michael Shaara

Michael Shaara books in order

American writer

Lived
1929–1988
Books
5

Michael Shaara published 4 novels and 1 short story collection, beginning with The Killer Angels (1974).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Michael Shaara

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Killer Angels (1974)

    374 pages★ 4.3 (18 ratings)Adapted for film

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  2. Herald (1981)

    227 pages

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  3. The Broken Place (1981)

    239 pages

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  4. For Love of the Game (1991)

    152 pages

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Short story collections in order

  1. Soldier Boy (1982)

    191 pages

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Film and TV adaptations

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About Michael Shaara

Michael Shaara was an American author of science fiction, sports fiction, and historical fiction.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Michael Shaara FAQ

How many books has Michael Shaara written?
Michael Shaara published 4 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Michael Shaara's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Killer Angels.
What is Michael Shaara's last book?
Soldier Boy (1982).
What is Michael Shaara's most famous book?
The Killer Angels (1974) is Michael Shaara's most widely read book.
Which Michael Shaara books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Killer Angels (as Gettysburg, film, 1993).
Can I read Michael Shaara's books for free?
Yes. 10 books by Michael Shaara are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

Authors like Michael Shaara

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.