John J. Nance Reading Order
4 series ยท 23 books
John J. Nance is a multifaceted American author known for his engaging works in the thriller and aviation genres. Over his career spanning from 1984 to 2017, he penned 23 books, including four series featuring protagonist Kat Bronsky, alongside standalone novels, non-fiction, and anthologies. His most notable work highlights his expertise in aviation and safety, captivating readers with thrilling narratives grounded in his professional background.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2008โ2008)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Writer in the Library: 41 Writers Reveal How They Use Libraries to Develop Their Skill, Craft & Careers 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Kat Bronsky Series
Complete2 books (1998โ2000)
Start with The Last Hostage and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Last Hostage 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Blackout 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete7 books (1984โ2012)
Start with Splash of Colors: The Self-Destruction of Braniff International, the first of 7 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Splash of Colors: The Self-Destruction of Braniff International 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Blind Trust: The Revolution in Aviation Safety - Coming to Grips with Human Failure 1986Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | On Shaky Ground 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | What Goes Up: The Global Assault on Our Atmosphere 1991Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Golden Boy: The Harold Simmons Story 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Why Hospitals Should Fly: The Ultimate Flight Plan to Patient Safety and Quality Care 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Charting the Course: Launching Patient-Centric Healthcare 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete13 books (1990โ2017)
Start with Final Approach, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Final Approach 1990Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Scorpion Strike 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Phoenix Rising 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Pandora's Clock 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Medusa's Child 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Headwind 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Turbulence 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Fire Flight 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Skyhook 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Saving Cascadia 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | Orbit 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | Lockout 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | 16 Souls 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has John J. Nance written?
- John J. Nance has written 23 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each John J. Nance series?
- Here are the first books in John J. Nance's series: Kat Bronsky: The Last Hostage; Non-Fiction: Splash of Colors: The Self-Destruction of Braniff International.
- What order should I read John J. Nance's books?
- We recommend reading John J. Nance's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are John J. Nance's series complete?
- John J. Nance has 4 completed series.

