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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

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2026)

Start with The Kaboom Boys and read in order.

#Title
1
The Kaboom Boys
2
Goodnight from Berlin
3
The Blacksmith of Dachau

American War Heroes Series

Ongoing

18 books (2003–2024)

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

Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
Cover of Dial Dancing
Dial Dancing

Hunter Killer Series

Ongoing

10 books (2003–2025)

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

#Title
1
Final Bearing
2
Cover of Cuban Deep
Cuban Deep
3
Dangerous Grounds
4
Fast Attack
5
Arabian Storm
6
7
Silent Running
8
9
Southern Cross
10
The Gibraltar Affair

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

14 books (2004–2021)

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

#Title
1
Cover of Gallant Lady: A Biography of the USS Archerfish
Gallant Lady: A Biography of the USS Archerfish
2
Cover of In the Course of Duty: The Heroic Mission of the USS Batfish
In the Course of Duty: The Heroic Mission of the USS Batfish
3
Cover of Bear: The Legendary Life of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant
Bear: The Legendary Life of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant
4
Cover of Final Patrol: True Stories of World War II Submarines
Final Patrol: True Stories of World War II Submarines
5
Cover of War Beneath the Waves: A True Story of Courage and Leadership Aboard a World War II Submarine
War Beneath the Waves: A True Story of Courage and Leadership Aboard a World War II Submarine
6
Cover of Undersea Warrior: The World War II Story of "Mush" Morton and the USS Wahoo
Undersea Warrior: The World War II Story of "Mush" Morton and the USS Wahoo
7
Cover of Riding the Shortwaves: Exploring the Magic of Amateur Radio
Riding the Shortwaves: Exploring the Magic of Amateur Radio
8
Untold Millions: How You Can Capture and Save Eyewitness History
9
Cover of Mattie C.'s Boy: The Shelley Stewart Story
Mattie C.'s Boy: The Shelley Stewart Story
10
Cover of Get on the Air...Now!: A Practical, Understandable Guide to Getting the Most from Amateur Radio
Get on the Air...Now!: A Practical, Understandable Guide to Getting the Most from Amateur Radio
11
Cover of The Amateur Radio Dictionary: The Most Complete Glossary of Ham Radio Terms Ever Compiled
The Amateur Radio Dictionary: The Most Complete Glossary of Ham Radio Terms Ever Compiled
12
Cover of The Ship That Wouldn't Die: The Saga of the USS Neosho: A World War II Story of Courage and Survival at Sea
The Ship That Wouldn't Die: The Saga of the USS Neosho: A World War II Story of Courage and Survival at Sea
13
Cover of The Indestructible Man: The True Story of World War II Hero "Captain Dixie"
The Indestructible Man: The True Story of World War II Hero "Captain Dixie"
14
Cover of The Indestructible Man: The Incredible True Story of the Legendary Sailor the Japanese Couldn't Kill(With: David Rocco)
The Indestructible Man: The Incredible True Story of the Legendary Sailor the Japanese Couldn't Kill(With: David Rocco)

Ride Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2009)

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

#Title
1
Cover of A Christmas Ride: Miracle of the Lights
A Christmas Ride: Miracle of the Lights
2
Cover of The Soldier's Ride
The Soldier's Ride

Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing Series

Complete

8 books (1999–2001)

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

#Title
1
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Race To Glory
2
Cover of Road to Daytona
Road to Daytona
3
Cover of White Lightning
White Lightning
4
Cover of First to the Flag
First to the Flag
5
Cover of Inside Pass
Inside Pass
6
Cover of On To Talladega
On To Talladega
7
Cover of Young Guns
Young Guns
8
Cover of On The Throttle
On The Throttle

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

5 books (1995–2012)

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

#Title
1
Cover of Forever Season
Forever Season
2
Cover of Wizard of the Wind
Wizard of the Wind
3
Cover of Firing Point / Hunter Killer(With: George Wallace)
Firing Point / Hunter Killer(With: George Wallace)
4
Cover of On the Road to Kingdom Come
On the Road to Kingdom Come
5

The Tides of War Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

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

#Title
1
Argentia Station(With: George Wallace)
2
Darkest Before Dawn(With: George Wallace)

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.

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