Ballantyne books in order

The Ballantyne series is a multi-generational historical saga set in Africa, begun by Wilbur Smith in 1980 and continued with co-author Corban Addison in later entries.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Falcon Flies / Flight of the Falcon 1980 Corban Addison Buy
2 Lot sokoła 1980 Corban Addison N/A
3 Men of Men 1981 Corban Addison Buy
4 Angels Weep 1982 Corban Addison N/A
5 The Angels Weep 1982 Corban Addison Buy
6 La notte del leopardo 1984 Corban Addison N/A
7 The Leopard Hunts in Darkness 1984 Corban Addison Buy
8 The Triumph of the Sun 1992 Corban Addison Buy
9 Solens sejr 2005 Corban Addison N/A
10 King of Kings 2019 Corban Addison Buy
11 Call of the Raven 2020 Corban Addison Buy
12 Fire on the Horizon 2024 Corban Addison Buy

The Ballantyne series is a multi-generational historical saga following a family across more than a century of African history. Created by Wilbur Smith with A Falcon Flies in 1980, the series tracks the Ballantyne family through colonialism, war, independence, and the forces that shaped southern Africa.

The later books in the series were co-written with Corban Addison, who brought his own background in international justice to the saga. The series spans from the 1860s to the modern era, with each novel centered on a different generation of the family and the historical events that define their lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ballantyne series?

There are twelve books in the Ballantyne series, published between 1980 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Ballantyne series?

The first book in the Ballantyne series is A Falcon Flies / Flight of the Falcon, published in 1980.

Who wrote the Ballantyne series?

The Ballantyne series was created by Wilbur Smith, who wrote the original novels beginning with A Falcon Flies in 1980. Later entries, including King of Kings (2019), Call of the Raven (2020), and Fire on the Horizon (2024), were co-written with Corban Addison. Smith died in 2021, and Addison has helped carry the series forward.

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