David Gilman Reading Order

3 books (2007–2009)

David Gilman's Danger Zone trilogy spans from 2007 to 2009 as a complete series that should be read in publication order. The three books—The Devil's Breath, Ice Claw, and Blood Sun—blend mystery, thriller, and historical fiction elements. Follow the sequence from first to last for the intended narrative experience.

Start with The Devil's Breath and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Devil's Breath 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ice Claw 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Blood Sun 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2013–2025)

David Gilman's Master of War series comprises nine historical fiction novels published between 2013 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Master of War and continuing through Defiant Unto Death, Gate of the Dead, Viper's Blood, Scourge of Wolves, Cross of Fire, Shadow of the Hawk, To Kill a King, and Rage of Swords. This mystery and thriller series blends historical settings with compelling narratives that unfold across the expanding story arc.

Start with Master of War, the first of 9 books in the Master of War series.

#	Title
1	Master of War 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Defiant Unto Death 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Gate of the Dead 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Viper's Blood 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Scourge of Wolves 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Cross of Fire 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Shadow of the Hawk 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	To Kill a King 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Rage of Swords 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2000–2000)

4 books (2014–2026)

David Gilman's standalone thriller series consists of four complete novels published between 2014 and 2019, each offering independent stories that should be read in publication order. These mystery-driven historical thrillers showcase Gilman's craft across distinct settings and narratives, with titles including Monkey and Me, The Last Horseman, Night Flight to Paris, and The Knife Maker of Venice. While each book stands alone, reading them chronologically by release date provides the best experience of the author's evolving storytelling.

Start with Monkey and Me and read in order.

#	Title
1	Monkey and Me 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Last Horseman 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Night Flight to Paris 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Knife Maker of Venice 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2020–2023)

David Gilman's The Englishman series consists of three historical thriller novels published between 2020 and 2023. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with The Englishman, followed by Betrayal and Resurrection. The series appears to be complete as of 2023.

Start with The Englishman and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Englishman 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Betrayal 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Resurrection 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible