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Tom Kratman Reading Order

7 series · 35 books

Action & AdventureNon-FictionScience Fiction

Tom Kratman is a retired U.S. Army officer and a prolific author in the military science fiction genre, with a career spanning from 2000 to 2026. He has penned 35 books across seven series, including notable works like Countdown, Desert Called Peace, and the Posleen War series, alongside standalone novels and short stories. Renowned for his gripping action and insightful exploration of military themes, Kratman’s stories resonate with readers who appreciate a blend of strategy and philosophy.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2019)

Start with Riding the Red Horse and read in order.

#Title
1
Riding the Red Horse
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Forbidden Thoughts
2017Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Terra Nova: The Wars of Liberation
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Countdown Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2012)

Start with M Day and read in order.

#Title
1
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M Day
2011Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Liberators
2011Buy 🇺🇸
3
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H Hour
2012Buy 🇺🇸

Desert Called Peace Series

Complete

8 books (2007–2020)

Start with A Desert Called Peace, the first of 8 books in the Desert Called Peace series.

#Title
1
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A Desert Called Peace
2007Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Carnifex
2007Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Lotus Eaters
2010Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The Amazon Legion
2011Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Come and Take Them
2013Buy 🇺🇸
6
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The Rods and the Axe
2014Buy 🇺🇸
7
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A Pillar of Fire by Night
2018Buy 🇺🇸
8
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Days of Burning, Days of Wrath
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2019)

Start with Training for War: An Essay and read in order.

#Title
1
Training for War: An Essay
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
Principles of Organization for War and Organizing for War in the Carreraverse
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Posleen War Series

Complete

12 books (2000–2009)

Start with A Hymn Before Battle(By: John Ringo), the first of 12 books in the Posleen War series.

#Title
1
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A Hymn Before Battle(By: John Ringo)
2000Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Gust Front(By: John Ringo)
2001Buy 🇺🇸
3
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When the Devil Dances(By: John Ringo)
2002Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Hell's Faire(By: John Ringo)
2003Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Cally's War(By: John Ringo,Julie Cochrane)
2004Buy 🇺🇸
6
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The Hero(By: John Ringo,Michael Z. Williamson)
2004Buy 🇺🇸
7
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Watch on the Rhine(With: John Ringo)
2005Buy 🇺🇸
8
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Sister Time(By: John Ringo,Julie Cochrane)
2007Buy 🇺🇸
9
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Yellow Eyes(With: John Ringo)
2007Buy 🇺🇸
10
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Eye of the Storm(By: John Ringo)
2009Buy 🇺🇸
11
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Honor of the Clan(By: John Ringo,Julie Cochrane)
2009Buy 🇺🇸
12
The Tuloriad(With: John Ringo)
2009Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

#Title
1
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Big Boys Don't Cry
2014Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

6 books (2003–2026)

Start with A State of Disobedience, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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A State of Disobedience
2003Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Caliphate
2008Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Romanov Rescue(With: Kacey Ezell)
2021Buy 🇺🇸
4
Dirty Water
2023Buy 🇺🇸
5
1919: The Romanov Rising(With: Kacey Ezell)
2024Buy 🇺🇸
6
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For the Eternal Glory of Rome
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tom Kratman written?
Tom Kratman has written 35 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Tom Kratman series?
Here are the first books in Tom Kratman's series: Anthologies: Riding the Red Horse; Countdown: M Day; Desert Called Peace: A Desert Called Peace; Non-Fiction: Training for War: An Essay; Posleen War: A Hymn Before Battle(By: John Ringo).
What order should I read Tom Kratman's books?
We recommend reading Tom Kratman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Tom Kratman still writing new books?
Yes, Tom Kratman has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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