How many books has David Poyer written?

David Poyer has written 52 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2026.

What is the first book in each David Poyer series?

Here are the first books in David Poyer's series: Civil War at Sea: Fire on the Waters; Dan Lenson: The Med; Hemlock County: The Dead of Winter; Non-Fiction: Tidewater's Navy(By: Bruce Linder); Short Stories/Novellas: Blood Moon.

What order should I read David Poyer's books?

We recommend reading David Poyer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is David Poyer still writing new books?

Yes, David Poyer has 1 ongoing series: Short Stories/Novellas.

David Poyer Reading Order

7 series · 52 books

Action & Adventure Historical Fiction Mystery & Thriller Non-Fiction Science Fiction

David Poyer is an American author whose prolific career spans military thrillers, naval fiction, and speculative works, with over forty books published since 1980. He is best known for his long-running Dan Lenson series, which follows a naval officer through modern maritime conflicts and geopolitical tensions. Poyer has also explored alternative history in his Civil War at Sea sequence and crafted science fiction under the pen name David Andreissen, demonstrating versatility across genres that appeal to readers interested in military action, historical reimagining, and suspenseful storytelling.

Civil War at Sea Series

Complete

3 books (2001–2005)

Start with Fire on the Waters and read in order.

Start this series with Fire on the Waters

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1	Fire on the Waters 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Country of Our Own 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	That Anvil Of Our Souls 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dan Lenson Series

Likely Complete

22 books (1988–2023)

Start with The Med, the first of 22 books in the Dan Lenson series.

Start this series with The Med

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1	The Med 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Gulf 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Circle 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Passage 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Tomahawk 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	China Sea 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Black Storm 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Command 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Threat 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Korea Strait 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Weapon 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Crisis 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Towers 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Cruiser 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Tipping Point 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Onslaught 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Hunter Killer 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Deep War 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Overthrow 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Violent Peace 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Arctic Sea 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	The Academy 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Hemlock County Series

Likely Complete

5 books (1988–2023)

Start with The Dead of Winter, the first of 5 books in the Hemlock County series.

Start this series with The Dead of Winter

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1	The Dead of Winter 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Winter in the Heart 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	As the Wolf Loves Winter 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Thunder on the Mountain 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Hill 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

6 books (2005–2026)

Start with Happier Than This Day And Time and read in order.

Start this series with Tidewater's Navy(By: Bruce Linder)

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#	Title
1	Tidewater's Navy(By: Bruce Linder) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Happier Than This Day And Time 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	On War and Politics(With: Arnold L.Punaro) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Heroes Of Annapolis 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Writing In The Age Of AI 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Writing Your Memoir In The Age Of AI 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2024)

Start with Blood Moon and read in order.

Start this series with Blood Moon

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#	Title
1	Blood Moon 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Blood Of Billy Bright 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Thousand Injuries Of Fortunato 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

8 books (1980–2013)

Start with White Continent, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with White Continent

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#	Title
1	White Continent 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Shiloh Project 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Star Seed 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Return Of Philo T. McGiffin 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Stepfather Bank 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Only Thing to Fear 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Ghosting 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Whiteness of the Whale 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tiller Galloway Series

Complete

5 books (1989–2026)

Start with Hatteras Blue, the first of 4 books in the Tiller Galloway series.

Start this series with Hatteras Blue

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#	Title
1	Hatteras Blue 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bahamas Blue 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Louisiana Blue 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Down to a Sunless Sea 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Yucatan Blue 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David Poyer written?: David Poyer has written 52 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2026.
What is the first book in each David Poyer series?: Here are the first books in David Poyer's series: Civil War at Sea: Fire on the Waters; Dan Lenson: The Med; Hemlock County: The Dead of Winter; Non-Fiction: Tidewater's Navy(By: Bruce Linder); Short Stories/Novellas: Blood Moon.
What order should I read David Poyer's books?: We recommend reading David Poyer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is David Poyer still writing new books?: Yes, David Poyer has 1 ongoing series: Short Stories/Novellas.

David Poyer Reading Order

Civil War at Sea Series

Dan Lenson Series

Hemlock County Series

Non-Fiction Series

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Standalone Novels Series

Tiller Galloway Series

Frequently Asked Questions

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