Gears of War Books in Order

This page lists the complete Gears of War reading order by Michael A. Stackpole, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 8 books / 2008-2021

Gears of War Reading Order

01 Aspho Fields(By: Karen Traviss) 2008 Buy

02 Jacinto's Remnant(By: Karen Traviss) 2009 Buy

03 Anvil Gate(By: Karen Traviss) 2010 Buy

04 Coalition's End(By: Karen Traviss) 2011 Buy

05 The Slab(By: Karen Traviss) 2012 Buy

06 Ascendance(By: Jason M. Hough) 2019 Buy

07 Bloodlines(By: Jason M. Hough) 2020 Buy

08 Ephyra Rising 2021 Buy

Gears of War Books by Publication Order

2008 Aspho Fields(By: Karen Traviss) #1

2009 Jacinto's Remnant(By: Karen Traviss) #2

2010 Anvil Gate(By: Karen Traviss) #3

2011 Coalition's End(By: Karen Traviss) #4

2012 The Slab(By: Karen Traviss) #5

2019 Ascendance(By: Jason M. Hough) #6

2020 Bloodlines(By: Jason M. Hough) #7

2021 Ephyra Rising #8

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Gears of War reading order?

The Gears of War reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Gears of War books are there?

This catalog currently lists 8 Gears of War books published across 2008-2021.

Who writes the Gears of War books?

Gears of War is listed as a book series by Michael A. Stackpole.

Should I read Gears of War in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Gears of War. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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