📖 About Master of War

Master of War is a series universe written by David Gilman. The complete collection runs to 9 books across 1 series, published between 2013 and 2025.

The main series is Publication Order of Master of War Books with 9 books. It opens with Master of War (2013) and currently runs to Rage of Swords (2025).

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🎯 Where to Start with Master of War

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: Master of War (2013), book 1 of Publication Order of Master of War 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.

📚 Master of War Books in Order

Publication Order of Master of War Books
9 books
1
Master of War book cover1Master of War2013Buy on Amazon
Defiant Unto Death book cover2Defiant Unto Death2015Buy on Amazon
Gate of the Dead book cover3Gate of the Dead2015Buy on Amazon
Viper's Blood book cover4Viper's Blood2017Buy on Amazon
Scourge of Wolves book cover5Scourge of Wolves2018Buy on Amazon
Cross of Fire book cover6Cross of Fire2020Buy on Amazon
Shadow of the Hawk book cover7Shadow of the Hawk2021Buy on Amazon
To Kill a King book cover8To Kill a King2024Buy on Amazon
Rage of Swords book cover9Rage of Swords2025Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Master of War books are there?
There are 9 books in the Master of War collection, organised into 1 series and published between 2013 and 2025.
What is the first Master of War book?
The first book is Master of War, published in 2013.
What order should I read the Master of War 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 Master of War books?
The Master of War books were written by David Gilman.
Is the Master of War series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Master of War Books, has 9 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Master of War series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 2013, and the most recent in 2025.