Peter Nealen Reading Order

5 books (2012–2017)

The American Praetorians series consists of five complete novels published between 2012 and 2017, blending science fiction with action and thriller elements. The series follows a military unit through escalating international conflicts and covert operations across its installments: Task Force Desperate, Hunting in the Shadows, Alone and Unafraid, The Devil You Don't Know, and Lex Talionis. Reading in publication order is recommended to fully experience the progression of the narrative and character development throughout the completed arc.

Start with Task Force Desperate, the first of 5 books in the American Praetorians series.

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1	Task Force Desperate 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hunting in the Shadows 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Alone and Unafraid 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Devil You Don't Know 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Lex Talionis 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2020–2020)

14 books (2016–2024)

Brannigan's Blackhearts is an ongoing action and thriller series by Peter Nealen comprising fourteen books published between 2016 and 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Kill Yuan and continuing through Legacy of Terror. Each installment follows the adventures of a private military contractor team navigating complex international conflicts and dangerous missions across the globe.

Start with Kill Yuan, the first of 14 books in the Brannigan's Blackhearts series.

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1	Kill Yuan 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fury in the Gulf 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Burmese Crossfire 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Doctors of Death 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Enemy Unidentified 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Frozen Conflict 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	High Desert Vengeance 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Kill or Capture 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Enemy of My Enemy 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Blood Debt 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	War to the Knife 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Concrete Jungle 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Marque and Reprisal 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Legacy of Terror 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2023–2023)

The Brave New Disorder series comprises five science fiction thrillers by Peter Nealen, blending action, mystery, and speculative elements across a near-future landscape. Published in 2023, the series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order beginning with Frontiers of Chaos, followed by Gray War, Non-State Actor, Silver or Lead, and The Dragon and the Skull. This series will appeal to readers interested in contemporary geopolitical tensions reimagined through a speculative lens.

Start with Frontiers of Chaos, the first of 5 books in the Brave New Disorder series.

3 books (2024–2024)

The Edge of Imperium series by Peter Nealen is an ongoing science fiction thriller consisting of three books published in 2024. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Brink of Destruction, followed by Cascade Effect, and Spheres of Influence, as the story builds sequentially across these installments.

Start with Brink of Destruction and read in order.

8 books (2018–2024)

The Galaxy's Edge: Order of the Centurion series comprises eight science fiction action novels following military operatives in an expansive sci-fi universe. Published between 2018 and 2024, the series remains ongoing with new entries continuing to release. These books should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected narratives and character development across the expanding storyline. Begin with Order of the Centurion and progress through the subsequent releases to experience the full arc of this military science fiction saga.

Start with Order of the Centurion(By: Jason Anspach,Nick Cole), the first of 8 books in the Galaxy's Edge: Order Of The Centurion series.

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1	Order of the Centurion(By: Jason Anspach,Nick Cole) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Iron Wolves(By: Jason Anspach,Nick Cole,Jonathan Yanez) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Stryker's War(By: Josh Hayes,Jason Anspach,Nick Cole) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Reservist(By: Jason Anspach,Nick Cole,J.R. Handley) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Through the Nether(By: Jason Anspach,Nick Cole,Richard Fox) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Always Legion(With: Jason Anspach,Nick Cole) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Callsign: Valkyrie(By: Jason Anspach,Nick Cole,Walt Robillard) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Lost Legion(By: Blaine Lee Pardoe,Jason Anspach,Nick Cole) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2013–2017)

The Jed Horn series consists of five complete books written by Peter Nealen, blending science fiction, mystery, thriller, and action elements. Released between 2013 and 2017, the series should be read in publication order beginning with A Silver Cross and a Winchester, followed by Nightmares, The Walker on the Hills, The Canyon of the Lost, and Older and Fouler Things. This finished series offers readers a contained narrative arc across all five installments.

Start with A Silver Cross and a Winchester, the first of 5 books in the Jed Horn series.

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1	A Silver Cross and a Winchester 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Nightmares 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Walker on the Hills 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Canyon of the Lost 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Older and Fouler Things 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2019–2022)

Maelstrom Rising is a nine-book military science fiction series by Peter Nealen published between 2019 and 2022. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Escalation and concluding with Power Vacuum. The books blend action, thriller elements, and strategic military concepts across its full arc.

Start with Escalation, the first of 9 books in the Maelstrom Rising series.

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1	Escalation 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Holding Action 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Crimson Star 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Fortress Doctrine 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Strategic Assets 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Area Denial 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Thunder Run 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Option Zulu 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Power Vacuum 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2012–2014)

The SOFREP series comprises seven nonfiction books published between 2012 and 2014, exploring military operations, special forces training, and geopolitical analysis. Written primarily by Brandon Webb with contributions from Jack Murphy and other military experts, the series examines topics ranging from the raid that killed Osama bin Laden to counterinsurgency strategies, special operations training protocols, and Middle Eastern conflict. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with No Easy Op and concluding with The ISIS Solution.

Start with No Easy Op: The Unclassified Analysis of the Book Detailing The Killing of OBL(By: Brandon Webb,Jack Murphy), the first of 7 books in the SOFREP series.

6 books (2022–2022)

The Lost is a six-book science fiction action series by Peter Nealen that was published in 2022 and appears to be complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Darkness and Stone and continuing through Darkness and Ice and Monsters, Shadows and Crows, Swords Against the Night, The Alchemy of Treason, and concluding with The Rock of Battle. The series blends elements of mystery, thriller, and adventure storytelling throughout its arc.

Start with Darkness and Stone, the first of 6 books in the The Lost series.

3 books (2021–2021)

The Unity Wars is a three-book science fiction and action adventure series by Peter Nealen published in 2021. The trilogy comprises The Alliance Rises, The Defense of Provenia, and The Fall of Valdek, which should be read in publication order. The series appears to be complete and is best approached sequentially from the first book onward.

Start with The Alliance Rises and read in order.