Dewey Lambdin Reading Order
3 series · 27 books · Born 1945
Dewey Lambdin was an American author renowned for his engaging nautical historical fiction. His extensive bibliography includes 27 works across three series, featuring the popular Alan Lewrie novels, along with a collection of short stories and standalone titles. Active from 1989 to 2019, Lambdin's storytelling mastery captured the adventures of life at sea in rich detail.
Alan Lewrie Series
Complete25 books (1989–2019)
Start with The King's Coat, the first of 25 books in the Alan Lewrie series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The King's Coat 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The French Admiral 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The King's Commission 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The King's Privateer 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Gun Ketch 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  H.M.S. Cockerel 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  A King's Commander 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Jester's Fortune 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  King's Captain 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Sea of Grey 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Havoc's Sword 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Captain's Vengeance 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  A King's Trade 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Troubled Waters 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Baltic Gambit 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  King, Ship, and Sword 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Invasion Year 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Reefs and Shoals 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Hostile Shores 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The King's Marauder 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Kings and Emperors 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  A Hard, Cruel Shore 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  A Fine Retribution 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  An Onshore Storm 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Much Ado about Lewrie 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Alan Lewrie Short Stories Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lewrie and the Hogsheads 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2005–2005)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  What Lies Buried 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dewey Lambdin written?
- Dewey Lambdin has written 27 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1989 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Dewey Lambdin series?
- Here are the first books in Dewey Lambdin's series: Alan Lewrie: The King's Coat.
- What order should I read Dewey Lambdin's books?
- We recommend reading Dewey Lambdin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Dewey Lambdin's series complete?
- Dewey Lambdin has 3 completed series.