How many Aubrey–Maturin books are there?

There are 21 Aubrey–Maturin books, as of September 2026.

Is the Aubrey–Maturin series finished?

There have been no new Aubrey–Maturin books since 2004; Patrick O'Brian died in 2000.

Aubrey–Maturin books in order A series by Patrick O'Brian

The Aubrey–Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian has 21 books, from Master and Commander (1969) to The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey (2004). Read it in order, starting with Master and Commander.

Reading order: 1 Master and Commander (1969) · 2 Post Captain (1972) · 3 HMS Surprise (1973) · 4 The Mauritius Command (1977) · 5 Desolation Island (1978) · 6 The Fortune of War (1979) · 7 The Surgeon's Mate (1980) · 8 The Ionian Mission (1981) · 9 Treason's Harbour (1983) · 10 The Far Side of the World (1984) · … all 21 below

Updated September 2026

All 21 Aubrey–Maturin books in order

1.
Master and Commander (1969)
412 pages★ 4.1 (24 ratings)Adapted for film
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2.
Post Captain (1972)
528 pages★ 4.4 (16 ratings)
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3.
HMS Surprise (1973)
415 pages★ 4.5 (12 ratings)
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4.
The Mauritius Command (1977)
360 pages★ 4.6 (10 ratings)
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5.
Desolation Island (1978)
325 pages★ 4.6 (8 ratings)
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6.
The Fortune of War (1979)
329 pages★ 4.5 (8 ratings)
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7.
The Surgeon's Mate (1980)
382 pages★ 4.6 (8 ratings)
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8.
The Ionian Mission (1981)
367 pages★ 4.2 (9 ratings)
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9.
Treason's Harbour (1983)
351 pages★ 4.9 (7 ratings)
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10.
The Far Side of the World (1984)
368 pages★ 4.7 (9 ratings)
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11.
The Reverse of the Medal (1986)
287 pages★ 4.6 (7 ratings)
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12.
The Letter of Marque (1988)
288 pages★ 4.7 (9 ratings)
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13.
The Thirteen Gun Salute (1989)
320 pages★ 4.2 (6 ratings)
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14.
The Nutmeg of Consolation (1991)
320 pages★ 4.4 (7 ratings)
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15.
Clarissa Oakes (1992)
288 pages★ 4.2 (6 ratings)
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16.
The Wine-Dark Sea (1993)
296 pages★ 3.6 (5 ratings)
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17.
The Commodore (1995)
293 pages★ 4.2 (5 ratings)
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18.
The Yellow Admiral (1996)
265 pages
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19.
The Hundred Days (Sep 1998)
284 pages
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20.
Blue at the Mizzen (1999)
262 pages
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21.
The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey (2004)
192 pages
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Aubrey–Maturin on screen

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)Film · from Master and Commander

Aubrey–Maturin FAQ

How many Aubrey–Maturin books are there?: There are 21 Aubrey–Maturin books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Aubrey–Maturin books in?: In publication order, starting with Master and Commander (1969): 1 Master and Commander (1969) · 2 Post Captain (1972) · 3 HMS Surprise (1973) · 4 The Mauritius Command (1977) · 5 Desolation Island (1978) · 6 The Fortune of War (1979) · … all 21 below.
What is the first Aubrey–Maturin book?: Master and Commander (1969).
What is the latest Aubrey–Maturin book?: The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey (2004).
Is the Aubrey–Maturin series finished?: There have been no new Aubrey–Maturin books since 2004; Patrick O'Brian died in 2000.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.