Eight Banners books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Eight Banners series?"

"There are four books in the Eight Banners series, published between 1992 and 1994."

Q: "What is the first book in the Eight Banners series?"

"The first book in the Eight Banners series is The Eight Banners, published in 1992."

Q: "What are the Eight Banners?"

"The Eight Banners refers to the military-administrative divisions of the Manchu empire. The series uses this historical framework to tell stories set during China's turbulent transition from imperial rule to modern nationhood."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Eight Banners	1992	Christopher Nicole	Buy
2	The Last Bannerman	1993	Christopher Nicole	Buy
3	Bloody Sunrise	1994	Christopher Nicole	Buy
4	Bloody Sunset	1994	Christopher Nicole	N/A

The Eight Banners series is set during China’s period of revolution and upheaval. The four books follow characters caught in the crossfire of imperial collapse and civil war, with the traditional banner system of the Manchu empire as a backdrop.

Published in 1992 and 1994, the series connects to the Dawson Saga and other Nicole works through shared characters. The Chinese setting links it to his earlier China trilogy as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Eight Banners series?

There are four books in the Eight Banners series, published between 1992 and 1994.

What is the first book in the Eight Banners series?

The first book in the Eight Banners series is The Eight Banners, published in 1992.

What are the Eight Banners?

The Eight Banners refers to the military-administrative divisions of the Manchu empire. The series uses this historical framework to tell stories set during China’s turbulent transition from imperial rule to modern nationhood.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order