Tom Kratman Reading Order

3 books (2014–2019)

Tom Kratman edited three science fiction and action anthologies between 2014 and 2019, now complete as a series. These collections should be read in publication order beginning with Riding the Red Horse, followed by Forbidden Thoughts, and concluding with Terra Nova: The Wars of Liberation. Each volume gathers stories from multiple contributors exploring themes within the science fiction and adventure genres.

Start with Riding the Red Horse and read in order.

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

3 books (2011–2012)

Tom Kratman's Countdown series is a complete three-book science fiction saga published between 2011 and 2012. The trilogy consists of M Day, The Liberators, and H Hour, and should be read in publication order for maximum impact. This action-driven series blends speculative fiction with military themes characteristic of Kratman's writing style.

Start with M Day and read in order.

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1	M Day 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Liberators 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	H Hour 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2007–2020)

The Desert Called Peace is a complete science fiction series comprising eight books published between 2007 and 2020. This action-driven series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Desert Called Peace and concluding with Days of Wrath. The sequence follows a military science fiction narrative across multiple installments that blend speculative fiction with tactical elements.

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

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

2 books (2014–2019)

This two-book non-fiction series by Tom Kratman spans from 2014 to 2019 and is now complete. The works, Training for War: An Essay and Principles of Organization for War and Organizing for War in the Carreraverse, should be read in publication order. Kratman draws on his background in science fiction and action writing to explore military theory and organizational principles relevant to his Carrera universe.

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

12 books (2000–2009)

The Posleen War series consists of twelve science fiction novels published between 2000 and 2009, with most entries co-authored by John Ringo alongside Tom Kratman and other collaborators. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Hymn Before Battle and concluding with The Tuloriad. The books follow humanity's struggle against an alien invasion across multiple interconnected storylines and perspectives, blending military science fiction with action-packed narratives.

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

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

1 book (2014–2014)

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

6 books (2003–2026)

Tom Kratman's series of six standalone novels spans from 2003 to 2026 and should be read in publication order beginning with A State of Disobedience. The collection, which remains ongoing, includes several collaborative works with Kacey Ezell and encompasses science fiction, non-fiction, and action-adventure storytelling. Each entry functions as an independent narrative while contributing to the author's broader exploration of speculative and military themes.

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

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