Non-Fiction:
* "The Confederate Lady: The Life and Times of Cornelia Branch Pickett" (1978)
* "The Railroad and the American Civil War: The North and the South" (1978)
* "The Civil War in the American West" (1983)
* "The Last Rebellion: The Story of the Confederate Navy" (1994)
* "The Devil's Playground: The Story of the Confederate Army's Last Stand" (1998)
* "The Confederate South, 1861-1865" (2000)
Fiction:
* "The Ironclad" (1989) - a historical novel set during the American Civil War
Coleman has also written numerous articles and essays for various publications. His work is generally recognized for its thorough research, detailed storytelling, and nuanced examination of complex historical events.