How many The Courtney Novels books are there?

There are 25 The Courtney Novels books, as of September 2026.

Is the Courtney Novels series finished?

There have been no new The Courtney Novels books since 1991; Wilbur Smith died in 2021.

The Courtney Novels books in order A series by Wilbur Smith

The Courtney Novels series by Wilbur Smith has 25 books (23 novels and 2 shorter works), from Birds of Prey (1997) to A Time to Die (1991). Read it in order, starting with Birds of Prey.

Reading order: 1 Birds of Prey (1997) · 2 Golden Lion (2015) · 3 Monsoon (1999) · 4 Tiger's Prey (2017) · 5 Blue Horizon (2003) · 6 Ghost Fire (2019) · 7 Storm Tide (2022) · 8 Nemesis (2023) · 9 Warrior King (2024) · 10 When the Lion Feeds (1964) · … all 25 below

Updated September 2026

All 25 The Courtney Novels books in order

1.
Birds of Prey (1997)
554 pages
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2.
Golden Lion (2015)
400 pages
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3.
Monsoon (1999)
624 pages
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4.
Tiger's Prey (2017)
432 pages
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5.
Blue Horizon (2003)
624 pages
Buy
6.
Ghost Fire (2019)
432 pages
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7.
Storm Tide (2022)
432 pages
Buy
8.
Nemesis (2023)
480 pages
Buy
9.
Warrior King (2024)
Buy
10.
When the Lion Feeds (1964)
572 pages
Buy
11.
The Triumph of the Sun (2005)
506 pages
Buy
12.
King of Kings (2019)
472 pages
Buy
13.
Fire on the Horizon (2024)
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14.
The Sound of Thunder (1966)
464 pages
Buy
15.
Assegai (2009)
484 pages★ 4.4 (5 ratings)
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16.
The Burning Shore (1985)
632 pagesAdapted for TV
Buy
17.
War Cry (2017)
496 pages
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18.
A Sparrow Falls (1977)
587 pages
Buy
19.
Power of the Sword (1986)
880 pages
Buy
20.
Courtney's War (2018)
464 pages
Buy
21.
Crossfire (1943)
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22.
Legacy of War (2021)
480 pages
Buy
23.
Rage (1987)
896 pages
Buy
24.
Golden Fox (1990)
473 pages
Buy
25.
A Time to Die (1991)
483 pages
Buy

The Courtney Novels on screen

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The Courtney Novels FAQ

How many The Courtney Novels books are there?: There are 25 The Courtney Novels books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the The Courtney Novels books in?: In publication order, starting with Birds of Prey (1997): 1 Birds of Prey (1997) · 2 Golden Lion (2015) · 3 Monsoon (1999) · 4 Tiger's Prey (2017) · 5 Blue Horizon (2003) · 6 Ghost Fire (2019) · … all 25 below.
What is the first The Courtney Novels book?: Birds of Prey (1997).
What is the latest The Courtney Novels book?: A Time to Die (1991).
Is the Courtney Novels series finished?: There have been no new The Courtney Novels books since 1991; Wilbur Smith died in 2021.

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