Order of Ballantyne Books

Wilbur Smith's Ballantyne series presents a sweeping saga of historical fiction that follows the Ballantyne family across several generations. Created by the Anglo-African author, this captivating series interweaves with Smith's expansive Courtney Novels, creating an even richer literary universe for readers to explore.

Set primarily in Rhodesia (present-day Zimbabwe), the novels transport readers to the tumultuous latter half of the 1800s, though some storylines extend into modern times. The series masterfully chronicles the family's journey through this transformative period in African history.

Smith launched the series with four books released in quick succession from 1980 to 1984, establishing the foundation of the Ballantyne legacy. Two decades later, in 2005, he penned an additional novel that brilliantly bridges the worlds of the Ballantynes and Courtneys, uniting his two most beloved fictional families.

Below you'll find Wilbur Smith's Ballantyne novels arranged by both publication date and chronological story order:

Note: A Falcon Flies is also published under the title Flight of the Falcon.