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Stephen Coonts Reading Order

7 series · 46 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Stephen Coonts was a prolific American author known for his gripping spy thrillers and suspenseful narratives. Over his career from 1986 to 2019, he authored 46 books spanning seven series, including popular titles like Deep Black and Jake Grafton. His engaging storytelling and intricate plots have solidified his status within the genre, captivating readers worldwide.

Anthologies Series

Complete

8 books (2000–2011)

Start with Combat, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Combat
Combat
2000Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Combat, Vol. 1
Combat, Vol. 1
2001Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Combat, Vol. 2
Combat, Vol. 2
2002Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Combat, Vol. 3
Combat, Vol. 3
2002Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of On Glorious Wings
On Glorious Wings
2003Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Victory
Victory
2003Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of First Thrills
First Thrills
2010Buy 🇺🇸
8
First Thrills: Volume 2
2011Buy 🇺🇸

Deep Black Series

Complete

9 books (2003–2011)

Start with Deep Black, the first of 9 books in the Deep Black series.

#Title
1
Cover of Deep Black
Deep Black
2003Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Biowar
Biowar
2004Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Dark Zone
Dark Zone
2004Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Payback
Payback
2005Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Jihad
Jihad
2007Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Conspiracy
Conspiracy
2008Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Arctic Gold
Arctic Gold
2009Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Sea of Terror
Sea of Terror
2010Buy 🇺🇸
9
Death Wave
2011Buy 🇺🇸

Jake Grafton Series

Complete

10 books (1986–2003)

Start with Flight of the Intruder, the first of 10 books in the Jake Grafton series.

#Title
1
Cover of Flight of the Intruder
Flight of the Intruder
1986Buy 🇺🇸
2
Final Flight
1988Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Minotaur
The Minotaur
1989Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Under Siege
Under Siege
1990Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The Red Horseman
The Red Horseman
1993Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of The Intruders
The Intruders
1994Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Cuba
Cuba
1999Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
2000Buy 🇺🇸
9
America
2001Buy 🇺🇸
10
Cover of Liberty
Liberty
2003Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (1992–2019)

Start with The Cannibal Queen, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Cannibal Queen
The Cannibal Queen
1992Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of War in the Air
War in the Air
1996Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Clash of the Carriers
Clash of the Carriers
2018Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Dragon's Jaw
Dragon's Jaw
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Saucer Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2014)

Start with Saucer and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Saucer
Saucer
2002Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Conquest
The Conquest
2004Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Savage Planet
Savage Planet
2014Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (1998–2012)

Start with Fortunes of War and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Fortunes of War
Fortunes of War
1998Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Garden of Eden
The Garden of Eden
2005Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Sea Witch
The Sea Witch
2012Buy 🇺🇸

Tommy Carmellini Series

Complete

9 books (2004–2018)

Start with Liars & Thieves / Wages Of Sin, the first of 9 books in the Tommy Carmellini series.

#Title
1
Cover of Liars & Thieves / Wages Of Sin
Liars & Thieves / Wages Of Sin
2004Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Traitor
The Traitor
2006Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Assassin
The Assassin
2008Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Disciple
The Disciple
2009Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Pirate Alley
Pirate Alley
2013Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Liberty's Last Stand
Liberty's Last Stand
2016Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of The Art of War
The Art of War
2016Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of The Armageddon File
The Armageddon File
2017Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cover of The Russia Account
The Russia Account
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Stephen Coonts written?
Stephen Coonts has written 46 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1986 to 2019.
What is the first book in each Stephen Coonts series?
Here are the first books in Stephen Coonts's series: Anthologies: Combat; Deep Black: Deep Black; Jake Grafton: Flight of the Intruder; Non-Fiction: The Cannibal Queen; Saucer: Saucer.
What order should I read Stephen Coonts's books?
We recommend reading Stephen Coonts's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Stephen Coonts's series complete?
Stephen Coonts has 7 completed series.

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