Hammond Innes Reading Order
5 series · 53 books · Born 1913
Hammond Innes was a prolific British author known for his adventures and thrillers, with a writing career spanning from 1937 to 2016. He produced an impressive collection of 53 books across diverse formats, including five series, as well as standalone novels, short story collections, and nonfiction works. His most notable title, "The Wreck of the Mary Deare," showcases his talent for gripping storytelling set against the backdrop of maritime challenges.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1974–1974)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Sea Tales of Terror 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
LIFE World Library Series
Complete6 books (1960–2008)
Start with France(By: D.W. Brogan), the first of 6 books in the LIFE World Library series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete8 books (1960–2002)
Start with Harvest of Journeys, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1978–1978)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Selected Works 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete37 books (1937–2016)
Start with Air Disaster, the first of 37 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Air Disaster 1937Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Doppelganger 1937Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Sabotage Broadcast 1938Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | All Roads Lead to Friday 1939Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Trojan Horse 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Wreckers Must Breathe / Trapped 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Attack Alarm 1941Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Dead and Alive 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Killer Mine 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Lonely Skier / Fire in the Snow 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Maddon's Rock / Gale Warning 1948Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Blue Ice 1948Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The White South / The Survivors 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Cocos Gold(As: Ralph Hammond) 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Angry Mountain 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Air Bridge 1951Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Campbell's Kingdom 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Black Gold on the Double Diamond(As: Ralph Hammond) 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Strange Land / The Naked Land 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Wreck of the Mary Deare 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Land God Gave to Cain 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Doomed Oasis 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Atlantic Fury 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Strode Venturer 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Levkas Man 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Golden Soak 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  North Star 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  The Big Footprints 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  The Last Voyage 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Solomons Seal 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  The Black Tide 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  High Stand 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  Medusa 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  Isvik 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  Target Antarctica 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  The Delta Connection 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 | The Lonely Skier 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Hammond Innes written?
- Hammond Innes has written 53 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1937 to 2016.
- What is the first book in each Hammond Innes series?
- Here are the first books in Hammond Innes's series: LIFE World Library: France(By: D.W. Brogan); Non-Fiction: Harvest of Journeys.
- What order should I read Hammond Innes's books?
- We recommend reading Hammond Innes's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Hammond Innes's series complete?
- Hammond Innes has 5 completed series.