Douglas Reeman / Alexander Kent Reading Order
5 series · 70 books · Born 1924
Douglas Reeman, writing as Alexander Kent, was a prolific British author renowned for his gripping historical naval fiction. Over his impressive career from 1958 to 2011, he penned 70 works across five series, including the Richard Bolitho and Blackwood Family series, alongside standalone novels and non-fiction. His most notable contributions have captivated readers with their authenticity and adventure.
Blackwood Family Series
Complete5 books (1982–2004)
Start with Badge of Glory, the first of 5 books in the Blackwood Family series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1981–1981)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Against the Sea 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
Richard Bolitho Series
Complete30 books (1968–2011)
Start with To Glory We Steer, the first of 30 books in the Richard Bolitho series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  To Glory We Steer 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Enemy in Sight 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Form Line of Battle 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Sloop of War 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Flag Captain 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Command a King's Ship 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Signal-Close Action! 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Midshipman Bolitho 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Midshipman Bolitho and the Avenger 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Passage to Mutiny 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Stand into Danger 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  In Gallant Company 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Inshore Squadron 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  A Tradition of Victory 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Success to the Brave 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Colours Aloft! 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Honour this Day 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  With All Despatch 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Only Victor 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Beyond the Reef 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Darkening Sea 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  For My Country's Freedom 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Cross of St. George 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Sword of Honour 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Second to None 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Relentless Pursuit 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Man of War 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Band of Brothers 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Heart of Oak 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  In the King's Name 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1986–1986)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Douglas Reeman Introduces Sea Captain's Tales 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete33 books (1958–2006)
Start with A Prayer for the Ship, the first of 33 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Prayer for the Ship 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  High Water 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Send a Gunboat 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Dive in the Sun 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Hostile Shore 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Last Raider 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  H.M.S Saracen 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  With Blood and Iron 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Path of the Storm 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Deep Silence 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Pride and the Anguish 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  To Risks Unknown 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Greatest Enemy 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Rendezvous - South Atlantic 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  His Majestys U-boat / Go In and Sink! 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Destroyers 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Winged Escort 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Surface with Daring 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  A Ship Must Die 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Strike From The Sea 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Against the Sea 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Torpedo Run 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Volunteers 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Iron Pirate 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  In Danger's Hour 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  The White Guns 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Killing Ground 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Sunset 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  A Dawn Like Thunder 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Battlecruiser 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  For Valour 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Twelve Seconds to Live 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  The Glory Boys 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Douglas Reeman / Alexander Kent written?
- Douglas Reeman / Alexander Kent has written 70 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1958 to 2011.
- What is the first book in each Douglas Reeman / Alexander Kent series?
- Here are the first books in Douglas Reeman / Alexander Kent's series: Blackwood Family: Badge of Glory; Richard Bolitho: To Glory We Steer.
- What order should I read Douglas Reeman / Alexander Kent's books?
- We recommend reading Douglas Reeman / Alexander Kent's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Douglas Reeman / Alexander Kent's series complete?
- Douglas Reeman / Alexander Kent has 5 completed series.