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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

Complete

3 books (2008–2013)

Start with In the Fight Against Radical Islam and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of In the Fight Against Radical Islam
In the Fight Against Radical Islam
2
Cover of In Special Operations
In Special Operations
3
Cover of On the Homefront
On the Homefront

Jake Kruse Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

#Title
1
The Giant Awakes

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

5 books (1987–2022)

Start with Taking the Stand, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of Taking the Stand
Taking the Stand
2
Cover of Under Fire
Under Fire
3
Cover of One More Mission: Oliver North Returns to Vietnam
One More Mission: Oliver North Returns to Vietnam
4
Cover of True Freedom
True Freedom
5
Tragic Consequences(With: David L. Goetsch)

Peter Newman Series

Complete

5 books (2002–2012)

Start with Mission Compromised, the first of 5 books in the Peter Newman series.

#Title
1
Mission Compromised
2
Cover of The Jericho Sanction
The Jericho Sanction
3
Cover of The Assassins
The Assassins
4
Cover of After Jihad
After Jihad
5
Heroes Proved

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2019)

Start with Counterfeit Lies(With: Bob Hamer) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Counterfeit Lies(With: Bob Hamer)
Counterfeit Lies(With: Bob Hamer)
2
Cover of The Rifleman
The Rifleman

War Stories Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (2003–2005)

Start with War Stories: Operation Iraqi Freedom and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of War Stories: Operation Iraqi Freedom
War Stories: Operation Iraqi Freedom
2
War Stories II: Heroism in the Pacific
3
War Stories III: The Heroes Who Defeated Hitler

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.

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