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Patrick Robinson Reading Order

4 series Β· 24 books Β· Born 1940

Patrick Robinson is a British author who has built a diverse career writing military thrillers, mysteries, and non-fiction works since the mid-1980s. He is best known for his Admiral Arnold Morgan series featuring espionage and geopolitical intrigue, as well as his action-driven Mack Bedford novels that blend tactical expertise with compelling narratives. With over two decades of publishing experience across multiple genres, Robinson brings journalistic precision and real-world knowledge to his fiction, creating stories that appeal to readers seeking intelligent thrillers grounded in credible detail.

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Admiral Arnold Morgan Series

Complete

10 books (1997–2008)

Patrick Robinson's Admiral Arnold Morgan series comprises ten military thrillers published between 1997 and 2008, following the character through various high-stakes naval operations and international crises. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Nimitz Class and concluding with To The Death. Each installment builds on the previous entries, with Morgan navigating complex geopolitical conflicts across submarines, warships, and strategic military scenarios. This finished series is ideal for readers who enjoy action-packed espionage and naval warfare fiction.

Start with Nimitz Class, the first of 10 books in the Admiral Arnold Morgan series.

Mack Bedford Series

Complete

4 books (2009–2012)

The Mack Bedford series comprises four complete novels published between 2009 and 2012, featuring the titular character across action-driven thrillers. Written by Patrick Robinson, the series should be read in publication order, beginning with Diamondhead and continuing through Intercept, The Delta Solution, and Power Play. This concluded series blends mystery, thriller, and adventure elements throughout its four installments.

Start with Diamondhead, the first of 4 books in the Mack Bedford series.

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

8 books (1985–2015)

Patrick Robinson authored eight nonfiction works between 1985 and 2015, each cowritten with subject matter experts or first-person accounts. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Born to Win and concluding with The Lion of Sabray. These collaboratively written books span diverse subjects across mystery, thriller, and adventure genres, drawing from Robinson's skill in narrative nonfiction. The series is now complete with no additional books planned.

Start with Born to Win(With: John Bertrand), the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Born to Win(With: John Bertrand)

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Born to Win(With: John Bertrand)
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Cover of True Blue(With: Daniel Topolski)
True Blue(With: Daniel Topolski)
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Cover of One Hundred Days(With: Sandy Woodward)
One Hundred Days(With: Sandy Woodward)
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Cover of Lone Survivor(With: Marcus Luttrell)
Lone Survivor(With: Marcus Luttrell)
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Cover of A Colossal Failure of Common Sense(With: Lawrence G. McDonald)
A Colossal Failure of Common Sense(With: Lawrence G. McDonald)
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Cover of Topgun on Wall Street(With: Jeffery Lay)
Topgun on Wall Street(With: Jeffery Lay)
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Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2002–2023)

Patrick Robinson's two standalone novels, Slider and Maidens in the Vale, were published in 2002 and 2023 respectively and should be read in publication order. Though each novel stands alone as an independent story, reading them chronologically from Slider through Maidens in the Vale provides the best experience of Robinson's work across mystery, thriller, and literary fiction genres. The series appears to be complete as of 2023.

Start with Slider and read in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Patrick Robinson written?
Patrick Robinson has written 24 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Patrick Robinson series?
Here are the first books in Patrick Robinson's series: Admiral Arnold Morgan: Nimitz Class; Mack Bedford: Diamondhead; Non-Fiction: Born to Win(With: John Bertrand).
What order should I read Patrick Robinson's books?
We recommend reading Patrick Robinson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Patrick Robinson's series complete?
Patrick Robinson has 3 completed series.

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