The Corps Books in Order
Explore The Corps novels in order by W.E.B. Griffin, with brief summaries, series background, and a guide to where to start with the Marines.
Last updated: January 13, 2026
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Publication Order
10 books
Retreat, Hell!
by W.E.B. Griffin
2003
A retreat is not an option, even when the situation turns ugly. Marines dig in, regroup, and fight through a desperate stretch where exhaustion and cold reality test their limits. The novel emphasizes grit, discipline, and the stubborn refusal to quit.
Under Fire
by W.E.B. Griffin
2002
With pressure coming from both the enemy and the clock, the unit fights to complete a mission while under constant fire. The story focuses on endurance, leadership, and the way stress exposes weaknesses in people and plans alike.
In Danger's Path
by W.E.B. Griffin
1999
A new assignment puts the characters directly in danger’s path, with conflicting orders and hidden agendas complicating every move. As pressure rises, they have to decide what matters most, protecting the mission, protecting each other, or protecting the truth.
Behind the Lines
by W.E.B. Griffin
1996
An operation sends the team behind the lines, where cover stories and careful planning are all that stand between success and capture. The characters face betrayal, shifting objectives, and the brutal fact that extraction is never guaranteed, even when the mission is “done.”
Close Combat
by W.E.B. Griffin
1993
Close combat means there is no room for mistakes and nowhere to hide. As the unit fights through a dangerous operation, the novel highlights teamwork, fear, and the discipline it takes to keep moving when everything is chaotic and personal.
Line of Fire
by W.E.B. Griffin
1992
A mission places Marines directly in the line of fire, forcing quick choices with lives on the line. The story balances action with the realities of command, showing how planning, communication, and morale can fail at the exact moment they are needed most.
Battleground
by W.E.B. Griffin
1991
The Marines are sent into a brutal battleground where terrain, weather, and exhaustion can be as deadly as gunfire. As the fighting drags on, leadership is tested, loyalties tighten, and survival depends on small decisions made under relentless pressure.
Counterattack
by W.E.B. Griffin
1990
Starting at Pearl Harbor and racing toward the hard fighting of the Pacific, this novel follows Marines and Raiders as they train, deploy, and strike back. It combines front-line action with planning and intelligence work, as a new kind of war takes shape.
Call to Arms
by W.E.B. Griffin
1987
With the war widening, Marines are called into operations that demand more than courage, they demand planning and discipline. The characters face early tests of leadership, learning that the biggest threats are not always the ones you can see coming.
Semper Fi
by W.E.B. Griffin
1986
A young Marine is thrown into the early days of World War II, where training turns into combat faster than anyone expects. As a new generation forms bonds under pressure, the novel sets up a long-running saga of service, loyalty, and hard-earned competence.
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