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John Birmingham

Bestselling Author • 16 Series • 58 Books

16
Series
58
Books
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of A Girl in Time Books
Start with: A Girl in Time (2016)
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Publication Order of Axis Of Time Books
Start with: Weapons of Choice (2004)
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Publication Order of Axis Of Time: Stalin's Hammer Books
Start with: Rome (2012)

About John Birmingham

The central hero of this fine sequel is Gen.Henry Arnold. Arnold has more than enough on his plate, a multi-war chaos in the midst of its prime and a horrific scene that he and his men, whom have witnessing far too much destruction and bloodshed, have given way forcefully into the psyches of his men. Even when he is staring right back into the evil, demented and methodical eyes of Hitler and Stalin, there is only triumph set in his sights. Courage, determination and a subtle grace, inhabit the general, only excepting the ultimate close of this crazy war, finally hold the key to the ever mind-boggling mystery of the time-trodden Navy task force. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of A Girl in Time Books series, John Birmingham has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by John Birmingham

Publication Order of A Girl in Time Books
2 books 2016–2018
1

A Girl in Time

A Girl in Time is an essential installment in the Publication Order of A Girl in Time Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2016
2

The Golden Minute

The Golden Minute is an essential installment in the Publication Order of A Girl in Time Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2018
Publication Order of Axis Of Time Books
3 books 2004–2006
1

Weapons of Choice

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Axis Of Time Books with Weapons of Choice, another outstanding contribution from John Birmingham.

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2004
2

Designated Targets

Designated Targets is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Axis Of Time Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2005
3

Final Impact

Final Impact continues the Publication Order of Axis Of Time Books story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
Publication Order of Axis Of Time: Stalin's Hammer Books
3 books 2012–2016
1

Rome

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Axis Of Time: Stalin's Hammer Books with Rome, another outstanding contribution from John Birmingham.

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2012
2

Cairo

Cairo is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Axis Of Time: Stalin's Hammer Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2016
3

Paris

Paris continues the Publication Order of Axis Of Time: Stalin's Hammer Books story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
Publication Order of Axis of Time: Reloaded Books
3 books 2023–2026
1

World War 3.1

Conflict and courage define World War 3.1, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Axis of Time: Reloaded Books series by John Birmingham that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2023
2

World War 3.2: The Axis of Time

Conflict and courage define World War 3.2: The Axis of Time, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Axis of Time: Reloaded Books series by John Birmingham that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2025
3

World War 3.3

Conflict and courage define World War 3.3, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Axis of Time: Reloaded Books series by John Birmingham that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2026
Publication Order of Dave vs. The Monsters Books
6 books 2014–2017
1

Emergence

Emergence continues the Publication Order of Dave vs. The Monsters Books story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
2

Resistance

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dave vs. The Monsters Books with Resistance, another outstanding contribution from John Birmingham.

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2015
3

Ascendance

Ascendance continues the Publication Order of Dave vs. The Monsters Books story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
4

Soul Full of Guns

Soul Full of Guns continues the Publication Order of Dave vs. The Monsters Books story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
5

A Protocol for Monsters

A Protocol for Monsters is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dave vs. The Monsters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2016
6

The Demons of Butte Crack County

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dave vs. The Monsters Books with The Demons of Butte Crack County, another outstanding contribution from John Birmingham.

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2017
Chronological Order of Dave vs. The Monsters Books
6 books 2014–2017
1

Emergence

Emergence continues the Chronological Order of Dave vs. The Monsters Books story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
2

A Protocol for Monsters

A Protocol for Monsters is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Dave vs. The Monsters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2016
3

Resistance

Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Dave vs. The Monsters Books with Resistance, another outstanding contribution from John Birmingham.

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2015
4

Soul Full of Guns

Soul Full of Guns continues the Chronological Order of Dave vs. The Monsters Books story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
5

Ascendance

Ascendance continues the Chronological Order of Dave vs. The Monsters Books story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
6

The Demons of Butte Crack County

Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Dave vs. The Monsters Books with The Demons of Butte Crack County, another outstanding contribution from John Birmingham.

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2017
Publication Order of End of Days Books
3 books 2021–2022
1

Zero Day Code

Zero Day Code is an essential installment in the Publication Order of End of Days Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2021
2

Fail State

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of End of Days Books with Fail State, another outstanding contribution from John Birmingham.

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2021
3

American Kill Switch

A gripping mystery unfolds in American Kill Switch as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of End of Days Books series showcases John Birmingham's mastery of suspense.

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2022
Publication Order of Without Warning Books
3 books 2009–2012
1

Without Warning

Conflict and courage define Without Warning, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Without Warning Books series by John Birmingham that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2009
2

After America

After America is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Without Warning Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2010
3

Angels Of Vengeance

Angels Of Vengeance continues the Publication Order of Without Warning Books story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
Publication Order of The Cruel Stars Books
3 books 2019–2024
1

The Cruel Stars

The Cruel Stars is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Cruel Stars Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2019
2

The Shattered Skies

The Shattered Skies is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Cruel Stars Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2022
3

The Forever Dead

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Forever Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of The Cruel Stars Books series showcases John Birmingham's mastery of suspense.

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2024
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
1 books 1996–1996
1

The Tasmanian Babes Fiasco

The Tasmanian Babes Fiasco is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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1996
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
3 books 2008–2018
1

Here Be Monsters

Here Be Monsters continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
2

A Captain of the Gate

A Captain of the Gate is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2011
3

Fortune and Glory

Fortune and Glory is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2018
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
9 books 1994–2019
1

He Died with a Felafel in His Hand

He Died with a Felafel in His Hand continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1994
2

How to be a Man

How to be a Man is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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1995
3

Leviathan: The Unauthorised Biography of Sydney

Leviathan: The Unauthorised Biography of Sydney continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
4

Off One's Tits: Ill-Considered Rants And Raves from a Graceless Oaf Named John Birmingham

Off One's Tits: Ill-Considered Rants And Raves from a Graceless Oaf Named John Birmingham continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
5

Dopeland; Taking The High Road Through Australia's Marijuana Culture

Dopeland; Taking The High Road Through Australia's Marijuana Culture is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2003
6

How to Be a Writer

How to Be a Writer continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
7

Stranger Thingies: From Felafel to Now

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Stranger Thingies: From Felafel to Now, another outstanding contribution from John Birmingham.

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2018
8

The Seven Stages of Drinking Martinis.

The Seven Stages of Drinking Martinis. is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2018
9

On Father

On Father is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2019
Publication Order of Short Blacks Books
1 books 2015–2015
1

The Brave Ones

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Blacks Books with The Brave Ones, another outstanding contribution from John Birmingham.

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2015
Publication Order of Quarterly Essay Books
2 books 2001–2005
1

Appeasing Jakarta

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Quarterly Essay Books with Appeasing Jakarta, another outstanding contribution from John Birmingham.

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2001
2

A Time for War

Conflict and courage define A Time for War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Quarterly Essay Books series by John Birmingham that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2005
Publication Order of Sleeper Agent Books
2 books 2021–2024
1

Sleeper Agent

The investigation intensifies in Sleeper Agent, as this installment of the Publication Order of Sleeper Agent Books series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of John Birmingham's creation.

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2021
2

Vengeance

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sleeper Agent Books with Vengeance, another outstanding contribution from John Birmingham.

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2024
Publication Order of Anthologies
8 books 1992–2024
1

The Henfield Prize Stories

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Henfield Prize Stories, another outstanding contribution from John Birmingham.

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1992
2

Adventures in Pop Culture

Adventures in Pop Culture continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
3

Contemporary Australia: Optimism

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Contemporary Australia: Optimism, another outstanding contribution from John Birmingham.

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2008
4

Legends of Australian Fantasy

Legends of Australian Fantasy continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
5

The Best Australian Essays: A Ten-Year Collection

The Best Australian Essays: A Ten-Year Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2011
6

10 Short Stories You Must Read in 2011

10 Short Stories You Must Read in 2011 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2011
7

Defending Australia

Defending Australia is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Birmingham have come to expect.

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2018
8

The Time Machine

The Time Machine continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with John Birmingham's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is John Birmingham?

John Birmingham is a bestselling author known for 16 book series containing over 58 books. Popular series include Publication Order of A Girl in Time Books, Publication Order of Axis Of Time Books, Publication Order of Axis Of Time: Stalin's Hammer Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best John Birmingham series to start with?

For readers new to John Birmingham's work, the Publication Order of A Girl in Time Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 2 books. Begin with A Girl in Time to start from the very beginning.

How many books has John Birmingham written?

John Birmingham has written over 58 books across 16 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read John Birmingham books in order?

Yes, reading John Birmingham's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does John Birmingham write in?

John Birmingham writes primarily in fiction. With 16 series across 58 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are John Birmingham's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of John Birmingham's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is John Birmingham's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, John Birmingham's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of A Girl in Time Books series. The first book, A Girl in Time, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.