📖 About Johnny Maxwell

Johnny Maxwell is a series universe written by Terry Pratchett. The complete collection runs to 3 books across 1 series, published between 1992 and 1996.

The main series is Publication Order of Johnny Maxwell Books with 3 books. It opens with Only You Can Save Mankind (1992) and currently runs to Johnny and the Bomb (1996).

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🎯 Where to Start with Johnny Maxwell

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: Only You Can Save Mankind (1992), book 1 of Publication Order of Johnny Maxwell Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Johnny Maxwell Books in Order

Publication Order of Johnny Maxwell Books
3 books
1
Only You Can Save Mankind book cover1Only You Can Save Mankind1992Buy on Amazon
Johnny and the Dead book cover2Johnny and the Dead1993Buy on Amazon
Johnny and the Bomb book cover3Johnny and the Bomb1996Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Johnny Maxwell books are there?
There are 3 books in the Johnny Maxwell collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1992 and 1996.
What is the first Johnny Maxwell book?
The first book is Only You Can Save Mankind, published in 1992.
What order should I read the Johnny Maxwell books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Johnny Maxwell books?
The Johnny Maxwell books were written by Terry Pratchett.
Is the Johnny Maxwell series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Johnny Maxwell Books, has 3 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Johnny Maxwell series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1992, and the most recent in 1996.