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The Forever War books in order A series by Joe Haldeman

The Forever War series by Joe Haldeman has 3 books, from The Forever War (Dec 1974) to Forever Free (Dec 1999). Read it in order, starting with The Forever War.

Reading order: 1 The Forever War (1974) · 2 Forever Peace (1997) · 3 Forever Free (1999)

Updated September 2026

All 3 The Forever War books in order

  1. 1.

    The Forever War (Dec 1974)

    272 pages★ 4.1 (89 ratings)Adapted for TV

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  2. 2.

    Forever Peace (Oct 1997)

    351 pages★ 3.3 (19 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    Forever Free (Dec 1999)

    224 pages★ 3.3 (8 ratings)

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The Forever War FAQ

How many The Forever War books are there?
There are 3 The Forever War books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the The Forever War books in?
In publication order, starting with The Forever War (Dec 1974): 1 The Forever War (1974) · 2 Forever Peace (1997) · 3 Forever Free (1999).
What is the first The Forever War book?
The Forever War (Dec 1974).
What is the latest The Forever War book?
Forever Free (Dec 1999).
Is the Forever War series finished?
There have been no new The Forever War books since 1999.
Did Joe Haldeman write other series?
Yes: Star Trek.

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