Nicholas Cain Reading Order
8 series · 95 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.
Able Team Series
Complete53 books (1982–1990)
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)
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
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleChopper 1 Series
Complete15 books (1986–1989)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 95 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.