Oliver North Reading Order
6 series Β· 19 books Β· Born 1943
Oliver North, a retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, is a prolific author and military historian known for his contributions to both fiction and non-fiction. With 19 titles spanning 6 series, including the popular Jake Kruse and Peter Newman series, as well as compelling standalone novels and insightful non-fiction works on American heroes and war stories, he has made a significant impact in his genre. Active from 1987 to 2022, North's writing blends military expertise with engaging storytelling.
American Heroes Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (2008β2013)
Start with In the Fight Against Radical Islam and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | In the Fight Against Radical Islam 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | In Special Operations 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | On the Homefront 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Jake Kruse Series
Complete1 book (2022β2022)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Giant Awakes 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete5 books (1987β2022)
Start with Taking the Stand, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Taking the Stand 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Under Fire 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | One More Mission: Oliver North Returns to Vietnam 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | True Freedom 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Tragic Consequences(With: David L. Goetsch) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Peter Newman Series
Complete5 books (2002β2012)
Start with Mission Compromised, the first of 5 books in the Peter Newman series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mission Compromised 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Jericho Sanction 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Assassins 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | After Jihad 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Heroes Proved 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2014β2019)
Start with Counterfeit Lies(With: Bob Hamer) and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Counterfeit Lies(With: Bob Hamer) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Rifleman 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
War Stories Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (2003β2005)
Start with War Stories: Operation Iraqi Freedom and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | War Stories: Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | War Stories II: Heroism in the Pacific 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | War Stories III: The Heroes Who Defeated Hitler 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Oliver North written?
- Oliver North has written 19 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Oliver North series?
- Here are the first books in Oliver North's series: American Heroes Non-Fiction: In the Fight Against Radical Islam; Non-Fiction: Taking the Stand; Peter Newman: Mission Compromised; War Stories Non-Fiction: War Stories: Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- What order should I read Oliver North's books?
- We recommend reading Oliver North's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Oliver North's series complete?
- Oliver North has 5 completed series.

