Ed Ruggero Reading Order

4 books (1990–1995)

The Mark Isen series by Ed Ruggero comprises four complete novels published between 1990 and 1995. This action-driven series should be read in publication order, beginning with 38 North Yankee and continuing through The Common Defense, Firefall, and Breaking Ranks. The books follow a military action narrative that draws on the author's background in non-fiction and adventure writing.

Start with 38 North Yankee, the first of 4 books in the Mark Isen series.

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1	38 North Yankee 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Common Defense 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Firefall 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Breaking Ranks 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2001–2006)

Ed Ruggero's five-book non-fiction series was published between 2001 and 2006 and is now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Duty First. This action-oriented non-fiction series explores leadership and personal development through military and corporate perspectives across its titles.

Start with Duty First, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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1	Duty First 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Combat Jump 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Leader's Compass 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Corporate Compass, 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The First Men In 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1997–2021)

Ed Ruggero's three standalone novels span from 1997 to 2021 and should be read in publication order beginning with The Academy. Though each book stands independently, reading them chronologically through The Academy, Blame the Dead, and Comes the War allows you to experience Ruggero's evolution as a novelist across more than two decades. The series appears to be complete, making it ideal for readers seeking distinct action and adventure narratives from an author known for both fiction and non-fiction work.

Start with The Academy and read in order.

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1	The Academy 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blame the Dead 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Comes the War 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible