GurusReads

Reading Order

Mars Trilogyseries.seoTitleShort

Start with Red Mars and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.

3 books
Published 1996
Status: Likely complete

Start Here

Red Mars

Start with Red Mars

Book 1 by Kim Stanley Robinson

Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.

Complete List

Mars Trilogy reading order

Ends with Blue Mars

  1. 1
    Red Mars

    Book 1:Red Mars

    Kim Stanley Robinson

    Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.

  2. 2
    Green Mars

    Book 2:Green Mars

    Kim Stanley Robinson

    Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.

  3. 3
    Blue Mars

    Book 3:Blue Mars

    Kim Stanley Robinson • 1996

    In the trilogy's finale, Mars is largely terraformed, Earth reels from climate disasters, and Martian factions must negotiate independence, immigration pressures, and the ethics of extreme longevity as they expand hum...

Quick Answers

Mars Trilogy FAQ

What is the best order to read the Mars Trilogy series?

The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Red Mars.

How many books are in the Mars Trilogy series?

There are 3 books currently listed in the Mars Trilogy series on GurusReads.

Where should I start with the Mars Trilogy series?

New readers should start with Red Mars, the first book in the reading order.

Is the Mars Trilogy series complete?

Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1996.