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Mars Trilogy Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Mars Trilogy 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 Mars Trilogy series? Start with "Red Mars" (1993) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Mars Trilogy reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Red Mars
1993
Green Mars
1994
Blue Mars
1996
The Martians
1999
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