Don Brown Reading Order
5 series · 14 books
Don Brown is a former Navy JAG officer and attorney who draws on his military background to write gripping thrillers centered on naval settings and government intrigue. His novels blend courtroom drama with action-packed narratives, exploring themes of espionage, terrorism, and institutional corruption within the military establishment. Best known for works like Treason, Brown has established himself as a leading voice in military fiction, combining legal expertise with authentic procedural detail across multiple series including Navy Justice and Zack Brewer.
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Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
Navy JAG Series
Complete2 books (2015–2016)
Don Brown's Navy JAG series consists of two complete novels published in 2015 and 2016. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Detained followed by Code 13. This action and thriller series draws from the author's background in military and legal subjects.
Start with Detained and read in order.
Start this series with Detained
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2014–2017)
Don Brown's two-book non-fiction series was published between 2014 and 2017 and is now complete. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Extortion 17 followed by The Last Fighter Pilot. Brown's works in this series blend his expertise across action, adventure, and investigative narratives to examine significant military and historical events.
Start with Extortion 17 and read in order.
Start this series with Extortion 17
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Pacific Rim Series
Complete3 books (2011–2014)
The Pacific Rim series by Don Brown consists of three completed novels published between 2011 and 2014. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Thunder in the Morning Calm, followed by Fire of the Raging Dragon, and concluding with Storming the Black Ice. This action-driven series blends elements of fantasy, mystery, and thriller narratives across its three installments.
Start with Thunder in the Morning Calm and read in order.
Start this series with Thunder in the Morning Calm
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Zack Brewer/Navy Justice Series
Complete6 books (2005–2014)
The Zack Brewer/Navy Justice series comprises six military thrillers published between 2005 and 2014, following characters involved in naval operations and justice-related conflicts. The complete series consists of Hostage, Treason, Defiance, Black Sea Affair, The Malacca Conspiracy, and Destiny, which should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected storylines. Author Don Brown delivers action-driven narratives that blend military detail with suspenseful plots across this finished series.
Start with Hostage, the first of 6 books in the Zack Brewer/Navy Justice series.
Start this series with Hostage
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Don Brown written?
- Don Brown has written 14 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Don Brown series?
- Here are the first books in Don Brown's series: Navy JAG: Detained; Non-Fiction: Extortion 17; Pacific Rim: Thunder in the Morning Calm; Zack Brewer/Navy Justice: Hostage.
- What order should I read Don Brown's books?
- We recommend reading Don Brown's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Don Brown's series complete?
- Don Brown has 5 completed series.