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ⓘ About Elliot Ackerman
About Elliot Ackerman Elliot Ackerman is a writer with a background few can match. He spent years as a Marine Raider and later worked with the CIA’s Special Activities Division. His books, both fiction and nonfiction, draw from his firsthand experiences in war and global conflicts. Titles like 2034 and The Fifth Act have earned praise and major award nominations, proving his skill in blending real-world insight with gripping storytelling. Ackerman’s writing stands out because he knows how to make complex topics easy to understand. Whether describing battlefields or political tensions, he keeps his readers informed without overwhelming them. His memoirs, like Places and Names, mix personal stories with sharp observations, giving a clear view of war’s impact.
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Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2026 Co-authored · James Stavridis
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Elliot Ackerman?
About Elliot Ackerman Elliot Ackerman is a writer with a background few can match. He spent years as a Marine Raider and later worked with the CIA’s Special Activities Division. His books, both fiction and nonfiction, draw from his firsthand experiences in war and global conflicts.
Which Elliot Ackerman series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Future War series, the earliest of Elliot Ackerman's multi-book series: it opens with 2034 (2021) and runs to 3 books across 2021–2026, ending with 2084 (2026).
How many books has Elliot Ackerman written?
Elliot Ackerman has 17 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2015 and 2026. 3 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Future War series with 3 books — and 14 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Elliot Ackerman's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Elliot Ackerman's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Future War (2021–2026, 3 books).
How are Elliot Ackerman's books organised into series?
This guide splits Elliot Ackerman's 17 books into 1 named series and 14 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Future War (3 books, 2021–2026).