Series reading guide · updated 2026
John Carter Of Mars Books in Order
Every John Carter Of Mars book in publication order — 12 in total, spanning 1912–1962.
Publication Order of John Carter Of Mars Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  A Princess of Mars | 1912 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 |  The Gods of Mars | 1913 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 |  The Warlord of Mars | 1914 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 |  Thuvia, Maid of Mars | 1916 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 |  The Chessmen of Mars | 1922 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 |  The Mastermind of Mars | 1927 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 |  A Fighting Man of Mars | 1930 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 |  Swords of Mars | 1935 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 |  Synthetic Men of Mars | 1939 | Amazon US UK |
| 10 |  Llana of Gathol | 1941 | Amazon US UK |
| 11 |  John Carter of Mars | 1941 | Amazon US UK |
| 12 |  Return to Mars | 1962 | Amazon US UK |
Every title by year All 12, oldest to newest
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Princess of Mars | 1912 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | The Gods of Mars | 1913 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | The Warlord of Mars | 1914 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Thuvia, Maid of Mars | 1916 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | The Chessmen of Mars | 1922 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | The Mastermind of Mars | 1927 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | A Fighting Man of Mars | 1930 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | Swords of Mars | 1935 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 | Synthetic Men of Mars | 1939 | Amazon US UK |
| 10 | Llana of Gathol | 1941 | Amazon US UK |
| 11 | John Carter of Mars | 1941 | Amazon US UK |
| 12 | Return to Mars | 1962 | Amazon US UK |
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