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Tom Kratman Reading Order

7 series · 35 books

Action & AdventureNon-FictionScience Fiction

Tom Kratman is a retired Army officer turned science fiction author whose military background infuses his work with technical authenticity and strategic depth. His novels, particularly the Desert Called Peace series and contributions to the Posleen War universe, combine intense action sequences with serious philosophical inquiry into warfare and conflict. Kratman has established himself as a prominent voice in military science fiction through his prolific output for Baen Books, blending speculative storytelling with the tactical knowledge of his service experience.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2019)

Start with Riding the Red Horse and read in order.

Start this series with Riding the Red Horse

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Riding the Red Horse
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Forbidden Thoughts
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Terra Nova: The Wars of Liberation
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Countdown Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2012)

Start with M Day and read in order.

Start this series with M Day

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2
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The Liberators
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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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.

Start this series with A Desert Called Peace

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

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2019)

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

Start this series with Training for War: An Essay

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

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.

Start this series with A Hymn Before Battle(By: John Ringo)

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

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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1
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Big Boys Don't Cry
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

6 books (2003–2026)

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

Start this series with A State of Disobedience

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A State of Disobedience
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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The Romanov Rescue(With: Kacey Ezell)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
5
1919: The Romanov Rising(With: Kacey Ezell)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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For the Eternal Glory of Rome
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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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