F. Van Wyck Mason Reading Order
4 series · 65 books · Born 1901
F. Van Wyck Mason was a prolific American author known for his captivating historical novels, particularly those set during the American Revolution and Civil War. Over a writing career that lasted from 1930 to 1980, he published 65 works across four series, with notable titles in his Captain North Adventure series. His extensive contributions to historical fiction have made him a cherished figure among genre enthusiasts.
American Revolution Series
Complete6 books (1938–1966)
Start with Three Harbours, the first of 6 books in the American Revolution series.
Captain North Adventure Series
Complete24 books (1930–1968)
Start with Seeds of Murder, the first of 24 books in the Captain North Adventure series.
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| 1 | Seeds of Murder 1930Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Fort Terror Murders 1931Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Vesper Service Murders 1931Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Branded Spy Murders 1932Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Yellow Arrow Murders 1932Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Shanghai Bund Murders / The China Sea Murders 1933Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Sulu Sea Murders 1933Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Budapest Parade Murders 1935Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Washington Legation Murders 1935Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Seven Seas Murders 1936Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Hongkong Airbase Murders 1937Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Singapore Exile Murders 1939Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Bucharest Ballerina Murders 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Rio Casino Intrigue 1941Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Saigon Singer 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Dardanelles Derelict 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Himalayan Assignment 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Two Tickets for Tangier 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Gracious Lily Affair 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Secret Mission to Bangkok 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Multimillion-Dollar Murders 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Trouble in Burma 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Maracaibo mission 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Deadly Orbit Mission 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
Civil War Series
Complete5 books (1952–1980)
Start with Proud New Flags, the first of 5 books in the Civil War series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete30 books (1931–1978)
Start with Captain Nemesis, the first of 30 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Captain Nemesis 1931Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Phalanxes of Atlans 1931Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Spider House 1932Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Oriental Division G-2 1933Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Murder in the Senate 1935Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Forgotten Fleet Mystery 1936Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Hang My Wreath 1941Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | End of Track 1943Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Q Boat 1943Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Flight into Danger 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Cutlass Empire 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Golden Admiral 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Wild Drums Beat 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The barbarians 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Captain Judas 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Silver Leopard 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Lysander 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | To whom be glory 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Return of the eagles 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Young Titan 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Battle of Lake Erie 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Manila Galleon(With: John Alan Maxwell) 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Sea 'Venture 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Rascals Heaven 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Roads to Liberty 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Harpoon in Eden 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  The Maryland Colony 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Brimstone Club 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Log Cabin Noble 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Guns for Rebellion 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has F. Van Wyck Mason written?
- F. Van Wyck Mason has written 65 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1930 to 1980.
- What is the first book in each F. Van Wyck Mason series?
- Here are the first books in F. Van Wyck Mason's series: American Revolution: Three Harbours; Captain North Adventure: Seeds of Murder; Civil War: Proud New Flags.
- What order should I read F. Van Wyck Mason's books?
- We recommend reading F. Van Wyck Mason's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are F. Van Wyck Mason's series complete?
- F. Van Wyck Mason has 4 completed series.