David Gilman Reading Order
5 series Β· 20 books
David Gilman is a British author who crafted his storytelling skills through television before transitioning to novels, bringing cinematic pacing to his historical thrillers and mystery fiction. His work spans multiple series including the action-driven Danger Zone and Master of War sequences, along with The Englishman and other standalone novels that blend historical detail with suspenseful narratives. Over more than two decades, Gilman has published nineteen books that showcase his talent for weaving intricate plots across different time periods and settings.
Danger Zone Series
Complete3 books (2007β2009)
Start with The Devil's Breath and read in order.
Start this series with The Devil's Breath
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Devil's Breath |
| 2 | Ice Claw |
| 3 | Blood Sun |
Master of War Series
Ongoing9 books (2013β2025)
Start with Master of War, the first of 9 books in the Master of War series.
Start this series with Master of War
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Master of War |
| 2 | Defiant Unto Death |
| 3 | Gate of the Dead |
| 4 | Viper's Blood |
| 5 | Scourge of Wolves |
| 6 | Cross of Fire |
| 7 | Shadow of the Hawk |
| 8 | To Kill a King |
| 9 | Rage of Swords |
Plays Series
Complete1 book (2000β2000)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ghost in the Machine |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (2014β2026)
Start with Monkey and Me and read in order.
Start this series with Monkey and Me
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Monkey and Me |
| 2 | The Last Horseman |
| 3 | Night Flight to Paris |
| 4 | The Knife Maker of Venice |
The Englishman Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020β2023)
Start with The Englishman and read in order.
Start this series with The Englishman
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Englishman |
| 2 | Betrayal |
| 3 | Resurrection |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Gilman written?
- David Gilman has written 20 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each David Gilman series?
- Here are the first books in David Gilman's series: Danger Zone: The Devil's Breath; Master of War: Master of War; The Englishman: The Englishman.
- What order should I read David Gilman's books?
- We recommend reading David Gilman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is David Gilman still writing new books?
- Yes, David Gilman has 1 ongoing series: Master of War.

