Nicholas Cain Reading Order
8 series · 96 books
Nicholas Cain crafted a prolific career writing high-octane action and adventure fiction, publishing 93 books across seven different series between 1982 and 2019. Drawing on his background as a private investigator, he brought authentic street-level detail to gritty urban thrillers and military adventure tales. His most recognized works include the Able Team and Saigon Commandos series, alongside Chopper 1 and Little Saigon, showcasing his talent for fast-paced narratives populated with tough protagonists facing dangerous adversaries.
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Able Team Series
Complete54 books (1982–1990)
Able Team is a complete action-adventure series consisting of 53 books published between 1982 and 1990, with entries written by multiple authors including Nicholas Cain, Dick Stivers, Don Pendleton, and others. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Texas Showdown. All books are now out of print, making them collector's items for fans of vintage 1980s action fiction.
Start with Texas Showdown(By: Dick Stivers), the first of 53 books in the Able Team series.
Start this series with Texas Showdown(By: Dick Stivers)
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2019–2019)
Nicholas Cain's anthology series comprises two complete collections of action and adventure stories focused on crime and mayhem themes. The first book, Paul Bishop Presents... Disorderly Conduct: Another Ten Tales of Murder & Mayhem, was published in 2019, followed by Paul Bishop Presents... Pattern of Behavior: Ten Tales of Murder & Mayhem. Read the books in publication order for the intended experience. Each volume contains ten short tales that can generally be enjoyed independently, though reading them sequentially provides the fuller picture of the series.
Start with Paul Bishop Presents... Disorderly Conduct: Another Ten Tales of Murder & Mayhem and read in order.
Start this series with Paul Bishop Presents... Disorderly Conduct: Another Ten Tales of Murder & Mayhem
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Complete15 books (1986–1989)
Nicholas Cain's Chopper 1 series comprises 15 action-adventure novels published between 1986 and 1989. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood Trails and concluding with Warrior Sky. Each installment follows a military action narrative set against various combat scenarios and operational settings.
Start with Blood Trails, the first of 15 books in the Chopper 1 series.
Start this series with Blood Trails
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Little Saigon Series
Complete5 books (1989–1989)
The Little Saigon series consists of five action and adventure novels by Nicholas Cain, all published in 1989. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Abel's War and continuing through Death for Sale, Off Limits, Rough Cut, and Street Tricks. The series is complete.
Start with Abel's War, the first of 5 books in the Little Saigon series.
Start this series with Abel's War
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Saigon Commandos Series
Complete12 books (1983–1986)
The Saigon Commandos series comprises twelve action and adventure novels published between 1983 and 1986, following a complete story arc. Nicholas Cain's military fiction should be read in publication order, beginning with Saigon Commandos and concluding with Torturers of Tet. The series delivers rapid-fire combat narratives across its dozen installments, all released within a three-year span during the height of the action paperback genre.
Start with Saigon Commandos, the first of 12 books in the Saigon Commandos series.
Start this series with Saigon Commandos
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
Vietnam: Ground Zero Series
Complete3 books (1992–1992)
Vietnam: Ground Zero is a complete action and adventure series comprising three books published in 1992. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Heroes, Book I: Razorback / Survival Run / Zebra Cube and continuing through the subsequent Heroes volumes. All three installments were written by Nicholas Cain in collaboration with various co-authors including Gar Wilson and Dick Stivers.
Start with Heroes, Book I: Razorback / Survival Run / Zebra Cube(As: Robert Baxter, With: Gar Wilson,Dick Stivers) and read in order.
Start this series with Heroes, Book I: Razorback / Survival Run / Zebra Cube(As: Robert Baxter, With: Gar Wilson,Dick Stivers)
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War Dogs Series
Complete4 books (1984–1986)
The War Dogs series is a four-book action and adventure sequence completed between 1984 and 1986. Written by Nicholas Cain, this complete series should be read in publication order: War Dogs, Busting Caps, M-16 Jury, and Body Count. The novels follow a continuous narrative across all four installments.
Start with War Dogs, the first of 4 books in the War Dogs series.
Start this series with War Dogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Nicholas Cain written?
- Nicholas Cain has written 96 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Nicholas Cain series?
- Here are the first books in Nicholas Cain's series: Able Team: Texas Showdown(By: Dick Stivers); Anthologies: Paul Bishop Presents... Disorderly Conduct: Another Ten Tales of Murder & Mayhem; Chopper 1: Blood Trails; Little Saigon: Abel's War; Saigon Commandos: Saigon Commandos.
- What order should I read Nicholas Cain's books?
- We recommend reading Nicholas Cain's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Nicholas Cain's series complete?
- Nicholas Cain has 8 completed series.