Don Keith Reading Order

4 books (2025–2027)

Don Keith's A Call to War series comprises three action-packed thrillers currently in progress, with the first two books released in 2025 and the third arriving in 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Kaboom Boys, followed by Goodnight from Berlin and concluding with The Blacksmith of Dachau. Each installment builds on the previous narrative, making sequential reading essential for full appreciation of the story's development.

Start with The Kaboom Boys and read in order.

18 books (2003–2024)

The American War Heroes series comprises 18 books of military history and biography published between 2003 and 2024, with new volumes still being added. These works, edited by Don Keith and written by various authors including John F. Wukovits and Stephen L. Moore, chronicle the experiences and achievements of American military personnel across different conflicts and eras. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Pacific Alamo, to follow the intended progression of these true stories of courage and heroism. Readers interested in military history, biographical narratives, and accounts of wartime valor will find this ongoing series a comprehensive resource.

Start with Pacific Alamo(By: John F. Wukovits), the first of 18 books in the American War Heroes series.

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1	Pacific Alamo(By: John F. Wukovits) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	As Good As Dead : The True WWII Story of Eleven American POWs Who Escaped from Palawan Island(By: Stephen L. Moore) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	As Good As Dead(By: Stephen L. Moore) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Battle Stations(By: Stephen L. Moore) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Chesty Puller(By: John F. Wukovits) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Chesty Puller(By: John F. Wukovits) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Only the Brave 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Rock Force(By: Kevin Maurer) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Blood and Fury(By: Stephen L. Moore) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Chuck Yeager 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Chuck Yeager: 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	One Square Mile of Hell(By: John F. Wukovits) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Torpedo Run 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Above the Pacific(By: ) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Len Lomell(By: Steven M Gillon) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Richard Bong 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Beyond the Call of Duty(By: Stephen L. Moore) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Destroyer Captain(By: James D. Hornfischer,David J. Hornfischer) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2017–2017)

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1	Dial Dancing 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2003–2025)

Don Keith's Hunter Killer series comprises ten action-packed submarine thrillers published between 2003 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Final Bearing and continuing through The Gibraltar Affair. The series blends elements of military action, suspense, and procedural detail to create an immersive reading experience for fans of submarine warfare fiction.

Start with Final Bearing, the first of 10 books in the Hunter Killer series.

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1	Final Bearing 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cuban Deep 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dangerous Grounds 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Fast Attack 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Arabian Storm 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Warshot 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Silent Running 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Snapshot 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Southern Cross 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Gibraltar Affair 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (2004–2021)

Don Keith's 14-book non-fiction collection, published between 2004 and 2021, explores military history, amateur radio, and compelling biographical narratives. The series includes detailed accounts of World War II submarines and naval vessels, profiles of legendary military figures and coaches, and practical guides to amateur radio technology. Reading in publication order provides the best experience as Keith developed his research and storytelling across the works. The series appears to be complete, with the final entries published in 2021.

Start with Gallant Lady: A Biography of the USS Archerfish, the first of 14 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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1	Gallant Lady: A Biography of the USS Archerfish 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	In the Course of Duty: The Heroic Mission of the USS Batfish 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bear: The Legendary Life of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Final Patrol: True Stories of World War II Submarines 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	War Beneath the Waves: A True Story of Courage and Leadership Aboard a World War II Submarine 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Undersea Warrior: The World War II Story of "Mush" Morton and the USS Wahoo 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Riding the Shortwaves: Exploring the Magic of Amateur Radio 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Untold Millions: How You Can Capture and Save Eyewitness History 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Mattie C.'s Boy: The Shelley Stewart Story 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Get on the Air...Now!: A Practical, Understandable Guide to Getting the Most from Amateur Radio 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Amateur Radio Dictionary: The Most Complete Glossary of Ham Radio Terms Ever Compiled 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Indestructible Man: The True Story of World War II Hero "Captain Dixie" 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Indestructible Man: The Incredible True Story of the Legendary Sailor the Japanese Couldn't Kill(With: David Rocco) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2009–2009)

Don Keith's completed Ride series consists of two mystery and adventure novels published in 2009. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Christmas Ride: Miracle of the Lights followed by The Soldier's Ride.

Start with A Christmas Ride: Miracle of the Lights and read in order.

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1	A Christmas Ride: Miracle of the Lights 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Soldier's Ride 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (1999–2001)

Don Keith's Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing series spans eight complete books published between 1999 and 2001, following the world of competitive stock car racing. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Race To Glory and continuing through On The Throttle. This action-driven mystery series combines the high-stakes drama of racing with thriller elements throughout its eight-book arc.

Start with Race To Glory, the first of 8 books in the Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing series.

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1	Race To Glory 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Road to Daytona 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	White Lightning 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	First to the Flag 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Inside Pass 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	On To Talladega 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Young Guns 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	On The Throttle 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1995–2012)

Don Keith wrote five standalone mystery, thriller, and action-adventure novels between 1995 and 2012. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Forever Season and concluding with The Spin. The series is complete and includes Wizard of the Wind, Firing Point (co-written with George Wallace), and On the Road to Kingdom Come among its titles. Each novel stands alone as an independent story while maintaining Keith's signature blend of suspense and adventure across the collection.

Start with Forever Season, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Forever Season 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wizard of the Wind 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Firing Point / Hunter Killer(With: George Wallace) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	On the Road to Kingdom Come 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Spin 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2025–2027)

The Tides of War is an ongoing series by Don Keith and George Wallace that blends mystery, thriller, and action-adventure elements. The series currently includes three books: Argentia Station, Darkest Before Dawn, and A Code for Victory, published between 2025 and 2026. Readers should follow the books in publication order to experience the story as intended.

Start with Argentia Station(With: George Wallace) and read in order.