Cover of Worldwar: In the Balance

Worldwar books in order A series by Harry Turtledove

The Worldwar series by Harry Turtledove has 5 books, from Worldwar: In the Balance (Jan 1994) to Homeward Bound (Dec 2004). Read it in order, starting with Worldwar: In the Balance.

Reading order: 1 Worldwar: In the Balance (1994) · 2 Tilting the Balance (1995) · 3 Worldwar: Upsetting the Balance (1996) · 4 Worldwar: Striking the Balance (1996) · Homeward Bound (2004)

Updated September 2026

All 5 Worldwar books in order

  1. 1.

    Worldwar: In the Balance (Jan 1994)

    539 pages

  2. 2.

    Tilting the Balance (Feb 1995)

    496 pages

  3. 3.

    Worldwar: Upsetting the Balance (Jan 1996)

    544 pages

  4. 4.

    Worldwar: Striking the Balance (Nov 1996)

    551 pages

  5. Homeward Bound (Dec 2004)

    597 pages

Worldwar FAQ

How many Worldwar books are there?
There are 5 Worldwar books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Worldwar books in?
In publication order, starting with Worldwar: In the Balance (Jan 1994): 1 Worldwar: In the Balance (1994) · 2 Tilting the Balance (1995) · 3 Worldwar: Upsetting the Balance (1996) · 4 Worldwar: Striking the Balance (1996) · Homeward Bound (2004).
What is the first Worldwar book?
Worldwar: In the Balance (Jan 1994).
What is the latest Worldwar book?
Homeward Bound (Dec 2004).
Is the Worldwar series finished?
There have been no new Worldwar books since 2004.
Did Harry Turtledove write other series?
Yes: Great War, Colonization, Darkness, American Empire and Crosstime Traffic.

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