Peter Nealen Reading Order
10 series · 65 books
Peter Nealen is a prolific author known for his gripping military thrillers and science fiction stories. With an impressive catalog of 65 books spanning 10 series, including American Praetorians, Brannigan's Blackhearts, and Edge of Imperium, he has captivated readers since 2012. Nealen, a veteran Recon Marine, draws on his diverse interests in history and philosophy to create immersive narratives.
American Praetorians Series
Complete5 books (2012–2017)
Start with Task Force Desperate, the first of 5 books in the American Praetorians series.
Brannigan's Blackhearts Series
Ongoing14 books (2016–2024)
Start with Kill Yuan, the first of 14 books in the Brannigan's Blackhearts series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kill Yuan 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Fury in the Gulf 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Burmese Crossfire 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Doctors of Death 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Enemy Unidentified 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Frozen Conflict 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  High Desert Vengeance 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Kill or Capture 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Enemy of My Enemy 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Blood Debt 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | War to the Knife 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Concrete Jungle 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Marque and Reprisal 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Legacy of Terror 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Brave New Disorder Series
Likely Complete5 books (2023–2023)
Start with Frontiers of Chaos, the first of 5 books in the Brave New Disorder series.
Edge of Imperium Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2024)
Start with Brink of Destruction and read in order.
Galaxy's Edge: Order Of The Centurion Series
Ongoing8 books (2018–2024)
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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Order of the Centurion(By: Jason Anspach,Nick Cole) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Iron Wolves(By: Jason Anspach,Nick Cole,Jonathan Yanez) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Stryker's War(By: Josh Hayes,Jason Anspach,Nick Cole) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Reservist(By: Jason Anspach,Nick Cole,J.R. Handley) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Through the Nether(By: Jason Anspach,Nick Cole,Richard Fox) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Always Legion(With: Jason Anspach,Nick Cole) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Callsign: Valkyrie(By: Jason Anspach,Nick Cole,Walt Robillard) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Lost Legion(By: Blaine Lee Pardoe,Jason Anspach,Nick Cole) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jed Horn Series
Complete5 books (2013–2017)
Start with A Silver Cross and a Winchester, the first of 5 books in the Jed Horn series.
Maelstrom Rising Series
Likely Complete9 books (2019–2022)
Start with Escalation, the first of 9 books in the Maelstrom Rising series.
SOFREP Series
Complete7 books (2012–2014)
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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | No Easy Op: The Unclassified Analysis of the Book Detailing The Killing of OBL(By: Brandon Webb,Jack Murphy) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Africa Lost: Rhodesia's COIN Killing Machine(By: Brandon Webb) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Operation Red Wings: The Rescue Story Behind Lone Survivor 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Ranger Knowledge(By: Erik Larsen,Brandon Webb,Jack Murphy) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Syria Report: The West's Destruction of Syria to Gain Control Over Iran(By: Brandon Webb) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Navy SEALs BUD/S Preparation Guide: A Former SEAL Instructor's Guide to Getting You Through BUD/S(By: Mike Ritland) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The ISIS Solution: How Unconventional Thinking and Special Operations Can Eliminate Radical Islam(By: Brandon Webb,Jack Murphy) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Lost Series
Likely Complete6 books (2022–2022)
Start with Darkness and Stone, the first of 6 books in the The Lost series.
Unity Wars Series
Likely Complete3 books (2021–2021)
Start with The Alliance Rises and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Peter Nealen written?
- Peter Nealen has written 65 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Peter Nealen series?
- Here are the first books in Peter Nealen's series: American Praetorians: Task Force Desperate; Brannigan's Blackhearts: Kill Yuan; Brave New Disorder: Frontiers of Chaos; Edge of Imperium: Brink of Destruction; Galaxy's Edge: Order Of The Centurion: Order of the Centurion(By: Jason Anspach,Nick Cole).
- What order should I read Peter Nealen's books?
- We recommend reading Peter Nealen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Peter Nealen still writing new books?
- Yes, Peter Nealen has 3 ongoing series: Brannigan's Blackhearts, Edge of Imperium, Galaxy's Edge: Order Of The Centurion.