Military Fiction Books | Best War Novels

Shop the best selection of military fiction books at Barnes & Noble. If you’re a fan of action, adventure, suspense and war stories, then military fiction is your genre. From the best war novels to gripping short stories about the army and warfare, our list of military fiction books includes books from top military fiction authors like Tom Clancy, Tim O'Brien, Bernard Cornwell, and Lee Child. Military fiction books can be about real historical conflicts such as World War II and the Vietnam War, current worldly disputes, or about fictional wars mirroring the realities of history. Whether you’re into action books about special forces soldiers, drama-filled stories about the army on the battlefield, or novels about the aftermath of war, browse our long list of military fiction to find something exciting to read.

What is the genre of military fiction?

Military fiction is a type of fiction that’s written about current, historical, or fictional warfare. The main characters of military fiction books are usually army soldiers, special forces agents, other military officials, or affected civilians.

What makes good military fiction?

A good military fiction novel should not only have a believable military setting, but the author should also demonstrate a certain level of expertise about military operations. The book should have enough action and suspense to keep the reader entertained and well-developed characters the reader can connect with.

12 Bestselling Military Fiction Books

Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan
All Quiet on the Western Front by Eric Maria Remarque
The Enemy by Lee Child
Four Blind Mice by James Patterson
Debt of Honor by Tom Clancy
Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer
Sharpe's Tiger by Bernard Cornwell
The General's Daughter by Nelson DeMille
Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E. Lawrence
The Cold Storm by John Etterlee
Water in Darkness by Daniel Buckman
The Bullet Hunter by Stephen Hunter

War & Military Fiction Books

Explore our list of military fiction books including the best war novels and short stories.