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Gears of War Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Gears of War books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Gears of War series? Start with "Aspho Fields (By: Karen Traviss)" (2008) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Gears of War reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Aspho Fields (By: Karen Traviss)
2008
Jacinto's Remnant (By: Karen Traviss)
2009
Anvil Gate (By: Karen Traviss)
2010
Coalition's End (By: Karen Traviss)
2011
The Slab (By: Karen Traviss)
2012
Ascendance (By: Jason M. Hough)
2019
Bloodlines (By: Jason M. Hough)
2020
Ephyra Rising
2021
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