Don Keith Reading Order
9 series Β· 63 books Β· Born 1947
Don Keith is a prolific American author recognized for his gripping military thrillers and engaging narratives. Over his career from 1995 to 2026, he has published 63 books across nine series, including the renowned Hunter Killer series and others like Ride and Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing. His notable work, Firing Point, served as the inspiration for the film Hunter Killer, showcasing his talent for crafting compelling stories.
A Call to War Series
Ongoing3 books (2025β2026)
Start with The Kaboom Boys and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Kaboom Boys 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Goodnight from Berlin 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Blacksmith of Dachau 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
American War Heroes Series
Ongoing18 books (2003β2024)
Start with Pacific Alamo(By: John F. Wukovits), the first of 18 books in the American War Heroes series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Alamo(By: John F. Wukovits) 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | As Good As Dead : The True WWII Story of Eleven American POWs Who Escaped from Palawan Island(By: Stephen L. Moore) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | As Good As Dead(By: Stephen L. Moore) 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Battle Stations(By: Stephen L. Moore) 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Chesty Puller(By: John F. Wukovits) 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Chesty Puller(By: John F. Wukovits) 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Only the Brave 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Rock Force(By: Kevin Maurer) 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Blood and Fury(By: Stephen L. Moore) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Chuck Yeager 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Chuck Yeager: 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | One Square Mile of Hell(By: John F. Wukovits) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Torpedo Run 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Above the Pacific(By: ) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Len Lomell(By: Steven M Gillon) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Richard Bong 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Beyond the Call of Duty(By: Stephen L. Moore) 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Destroyer Captain(By: James D. Hornfischer,David J. Hornfischer) 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2017β2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dial Dancing 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Hunter Killer Series
Ongoing10 books (2003β2025)
Start with Final Bearing, the first of 10 books in the Hunter Killer series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Final Bearing 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Cuban Deep 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Dangerous Grounds 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Fast Attack 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Arabian Storm 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Warshot 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Silent Running 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Snapshot 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Southern Cross 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Gibraltar Affair 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete14 books (2004β2021)
Start with Gallant Lady: A Biography of the USS Archerfish, the first of 14 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gallant Lady: A Biography of the USS Archerfish 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | In the Course of Duty: The Heroic Mission of the USS Batfish 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Bear: The Legendary Life of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Final Patrol: True Stories of World War II Submarines 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | War Beneath the Waves: A True Story of Courage and Leadership Aboard a World War II Submarine 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Undersea Warrior: The World War II Story of "Mush" Morton and the USS Wahoo 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Riding the Shortwaves: Exploring the Magic of Amateur Radio 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Untold Millions: How You Can Capture and Save Eyewitness History 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Mattie C.'s Boy: The Shelley Stewart Story 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Get on the Air...Now!: A Practical, Understandable Guide to Getting the Most from Amateur Radio 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Amateur Radio Dictionary: The Most Complete Glossary of Ham Radio Terms Ever Compiled 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Ship That Wouldn't Die: The Saga of the USS Neosho: A World War II Story of Courage and Survival at Sea 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Indestructible Man: The True Story of World War II Hero "Captain Dixie" 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | The Indestructible Man: The Incredible True Story of the Legendary Sailor the Japanese Couldn't Kill(With: David Rocco) 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Ride Series
Complete2 books (2009β2009)
Start with A Christmas Ride: Miracle of the Lights and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Christmas Ride: Miracle of the Lights 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Soldier's Ride 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing Series
Complete8 books (1999β2001)
Start with Race To Glory, the first of 8 books in the Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Race To Glory 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Road to Daytona 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | White Lightning 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | First to the Flag 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Inside Pass 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | On To Talladega 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Young Guns 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | On The Throttle 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1995β2012)
Start with Forever Season, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Forever Season 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Wizard of the Wind 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Firing Point / Hunter Killer(With: George Wallace) 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | On the Road to Kingdom Come 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Spin 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
The Tides of War Series
Ongoing2 books (2025β2026)
Start with Argentia Station(With: George Wallace) and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Argentia Station(With: George Wallace) 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Darkest Before Dawn(With: George Wallace) 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Don Keith written?
- Don Keith has written 63 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Don Keith series?
- Here are the first books in Don Keith's series: A Call to War: The Kaboom Boys; American War Heroes: Pacific Alamo(By: John F. Wukovits); Hunter Killer: Final Bearing; Non-Fiction: Gallant Lady: A Biography of the USS Archerfish; Ride: A Christmas Ride: Miracle of the Lights.
- What order should I read Don Keith's books?
- We recommend reading Don Keith's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Don Keith still writing new books?
- Yes, Don Keith has 4 ongoing series: A Call to War, American War Heroes, Hunter Killer, The Tides of War.

