Dale Brown Reading Order

2 books (2005–2006)

Dale Brown's Act of War series comprises two complete novels published between 2005 and 2006, following military and thriller storylines within the action and adventure genre. The two books, Act of War and Edge of Battle, should be read in publication order to experience the full narrative arc. This finished series offers readers a contained two-book experience of high-stakes military fiction.

Start with Act of War and read in order.

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1	Act of War 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Edge of Battle 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2000–2003)

Dale Brown's complete trilogy of action and adventure anthologies spans from 2000 to 2003 and should be read in publication order beginning with Combat. The three-book series includes Combat, Combat Vol. 1, and On Glorious Wings, offering collections that blend mystery, thriller elements, and high-octane action sequences. This finished series provides standalone anthology entries that work best when experienced sequentially as originally released.

Start with Combat and read in order.

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1	Combat 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Combat, Vol. 1 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	On Glorious Wings 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2014–2020)

The Brad McLanahan series comprises six action-thriller novels by Dale Brown, published between 2014 and 2020. The complete series follows publication order, beginning with Starfire and concluding with Eagle Station. This finished sequence delivers contemporary military and espionage adventures across its six installments.

Start with Starfire, the first of 6 books in the Brad McLanahan series.

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1	Starfire 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Iron Wolf 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Price of Duty 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Moscow Offensive 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Kremlin Strike 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Eagle Station 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

16 books (2001–2015)

Dale Brown's Dreamland series spans 16 complete books published between 2001 and 2015, all co-written with Jim DeFelice. This action-thriller series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dreamland and continuing through the chronologically ordered entries. The series combines mystery, thriller, and adventure elements across its full run.

Start with Dreamland(With: Jim DeFelice), the first of 16 books in the Dreamland series.

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1	Dreamland(With: Jim DeFelice) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Nerve Center(With: Jim DeFelice) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Razor's Edge(With: Jim DeFelice) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Piranha(With: Jim DeFelice) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Strike Zone(With: Jim DeFelice) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Armegeddon(With: Jim DeFelice) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Satan's Tail(With: Jim DeFelice) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	End Game(With: Jim DeFelice) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Retribution(With: Jim DeFelice) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Revolution(With: Jim DeFelice) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Whiplash(With: Jim DeFelice) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Black Wolf(With: Jim DeFelice) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Raven Strike(With: Jim DeFelice) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Collateral Damage(With: Jim DeFelice) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Drone Strike(With: Jim DeFelice) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Target Utopia(With: Jim DeFelice) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1988–1994)

Dale Brown's Independent series consists of four action-thriller novels published between 1988 and 1994, now complete and best read in publication order. Beginning with Silver Tower and continuing through Hammerheads, Chains of Command, and Storming Heaven, these standalone entries showcase Brown's signature blend of military action and suspenseful storytelling across varied scenarios and characters.

Start with Silver Tower, the first of 4 books in the Independent series.

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1	Silver Tower 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hammerheads 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Chains of Command 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Storming Heaven 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2021–2024)

Dale Brown's Nick Flynn series spans four action-thriller novels published between 2021 and 2024, with the latest installment co-written with Patrick Larkin. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Arctic Storm Rising. These mystery-driven adventure thrillers follow the exploits of their protagonist through contemporary geopolitical intrigue and high-stakes operations.

Start with Arctic Storm Rising, the first of 4 books in the Nick Flynn series.

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1	Arctic Storm Rising 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Countdown to Midnight 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Weapons of Opportunity 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Devil's Fortress(With: Patrick Larkin) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

21 books (1987–2017)

Dale Brown's Patrick McLanahan series spans 21 complete novels published between 1987 and 2017, following a military aviation and action thriller storyline that should be read in publication order. Beginning with Flight of the Old Dog, the series progresses through increasingly complex geopolitical scenarios involving advanced aircraft and strategic operations. This action-driven series is best experienced from the first book onward to fully appreciate the character development and escalating narrative scope across the two decades of releases.

Start with Flight of the Old Dog, the first of 21 books in the Patrick McLanahan series.

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1	Flight of the Old Dog 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Day of the Cheetah 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Sky Masters 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Night of the Hawk 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Shadows of Steel 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Fatal Terrain 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Tin Man 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Battle Born 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Warrior Class 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Wings of Fire 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Air Battle Force 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Plan of Attack 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Strike Force 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Shadow Command 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Rogue Forces 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Executive Intent 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	A Time for Patriots 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Tiger's Claw 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Starfire 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Iron Wolf 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Price of Duty 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2016–2018)

Dale Brown's Puppet Master series consists of two complete thrillers published between 2016 and 2018. The two books in the series are Puppet Master and Act of Revenge, which should be read in publication order. This action-packed mystery series explores themes of espionage and revenge across its brief but intense storyline.

Start with Puppet Master and read in order.

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1	Puppet Master 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Act of Revenge 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible