Larry Bond Reading Order
8 series Β· 27 books
Larry Bond was a prolific American author known for his gripping military thrillers and wargame designs. Over his career, which spanned from 1987 to 2018, he penned 27 novels across eight series, including the popular Jerry Mitchell, Red Phoenix, and Larry Bond's First Team. His notable contributions to the genre blend detailed military strategy with intense storytelling, establishing him as a key figure in contemporary military fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2000β2001)
Start with Combat and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Combat 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Combat, Vol. 1 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
Jerry Mitchell Series
Complete6 books (2005β2018)
Start with Dangerous Ground, the first of 6 books in the Jerry Mitchell series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dangerous Ground 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Cold Choices 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Exit Plan 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Shattered Trident 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Fatal Thunder 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Arctic Gambit 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Larry Bond's First Team Series
Complete4 books (2004β2008)
Start with Larry Bond's First Team(With: Jim DeFelice), the first of 4 books in the Larry Bond's First Team series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Bond's First Team(With: Jim DeFelice) 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Angels of Wrath(With: Jim DeFelice) 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Fires of War(With: Jim DeFelice) 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Soul of the Assassin(With: Jim DeFelice) 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1991β2010)
Start with Desert Storm and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Storm 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Mighty Fallen: Our Nation's Greatest War Memorials 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Crash Dive: A Collection of Submarine Stories 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
Red Dragon Rising Series
Complete4 books (2009β2013)
Start with Shadows of War, the first of 4 books in the Red Dragon Rising series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shadows of War 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Edge of War 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Shock of War 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Blood of War 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Red Phoenix Series
Complete2 books (1989β2016)
Start with Red Phoenix and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Red Phoenix 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Red Phoenix Burning 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1987β2015)
Start with Battles of the Third World War, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Battles of the Third World War 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Vortex 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Cauldron 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Lash-Up 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Thorn & Gray Series
Complete2 books (1996β1998)
Start with The Enemy Within and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Enemy Within 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Day of Wrath 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Larry Bond written?
- Larry Bond has written 27 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each Larry Bond series?
- Here are the first books in Larry Bond's series: Anthologies: Combat; Jerry Mitchell: Dangerous Ground; Larry Bond's First Team: Larry Bond's First Team(With: Jim DeFelice); Non-Fiction: Desert Storm; Red Dragon Rising: Shadows of War.
- What order should I read Larry Bond's books?
- We recommend reading Larry Bond's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Larry Bond's series complete?
- Larry Bond has 8 completed series.

