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John Weisman Reading Order

4 series · 31 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

John Weisman is an American thriller writer and journalist who has achieved the unusual distinction of reaching the New York Times bestseller list in both fiction and non-fiction categories. He is best known for his collaborations with Richard Marcinko on the Rogue Warrior franchise, which blends real-world military expertise with hard-hitting fiction. Across four series and numerous standalone works published between 1973 and 2014, Weisman has established himself as a master of espionage and action-driven narratives grounded in authentic details.

Headhunters Series

Complete

4 books (1974–1975)

Start with Heroin Triple Cross(With: Brian Boyer), the first of 4 books in the Headhunters series.

Start this series with Heroin Triple Cross(With: Brian Boyer)

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Heroin Triple Cross(With: Brian Boyer)
1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Starlight Motel Incident(With: Brian Boyer)
1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Three Faces of Death(With: Brian Boyer)
1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Quadraphone Homicide(With: Brian Boyer)
1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (1973–2000)

Start with Guerrilla Theater: Scenarios for Revolution and read in order.

Start this series with Guerrilla Theater: Scenarios for Revolution

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Guerrilla Theater: Scenarios for Revolution
1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Shadow Warrior
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Last Warrior: The Explosive Autobiography of a CIA Officer with the License to Kill
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Rogue Warrior Series

Complete

17 books (1992–2014)

Start with Rogue Warrior, the first of 17 books in the Rogue Warrior series.

Start this series with Rogue Warrior

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Rogue Warrior
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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4
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Task Force Blue
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Designation Gold
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Option Delta
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Seal Force Alpha
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Echo Platoon
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Detachment Bravo
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Violence of Action(By: Richard Marcinko)
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Vengeance(By: Richard Marcinko,Jim DeFelice)
Vengeance(By: Richard Marcinko,Jim DeFelice)
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Holy Terror(By: Richard Marcinko,Jim DeFelice)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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Dictator's Ransom(By: Richard Marcinko,Jim DeFelice)
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Seize the Day(By: Richard Marcinko,Jim DeFelice)
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Domino Theory(By: Richard Marcinko,Jim DeFelice)
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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Blood Lies(By: Richard Marcinko,Jim DeFelice)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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Curse of the Infidel(By: Richard Marcinko,Jim DeFelice)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

7 books (1981–2011)

Start with Evidence, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Evidence

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2
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3
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4
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SOAR: A Black Ops Mission
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Jack in the Box
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Direct Action
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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KBL: Kill Bin Laden
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has John Weisman written?
John Weisman has written 31 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1973 to 2014.
What is the first book in each John Weisman series?
Here are the first books in John Weisman's series: Headhunters: Heroin Triple Cross(With: Brian Boyer); Non-Fiction: Guerrilla Theater: Scenarios for Revolution; Rogue Warrior: Rogue Warrior.
What order should I read John Weisman's books?
We recommend reading John Weisman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are John Weisman's series complete?
John Weisman has 4 completed series.

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