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Tom Young Reading Order

3 series Β· 12 books

Tom Young brings authentic military experience to his thrillers, having served as a pilot with the West Virginia Air National Guard in Iraq and Afghanistan. His novels, including the Parson and Gold series featuring military protagonists caught in international crises, blend action-driven plotting with technical detail and geopolitical tension. Young has also written nonfiction accounts of modern warfare, drawing on his firsthand knowledge of combat operations.

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Parson & Gold Series

Complete

7 books (2010–2015)

Tom Young's Parson & Gold series comprises seven completed novels published between 2010 and 2015, following military and intelligence operatives through contemporary geopolitical conflicts. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Mullah's Storm and continuing through Silent Enemy, The Renegades, The Warriors, Phantom Fury, Sand and Fire, and concluding with The Hunters. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the characters' development and interconnected storylines.

Start with The Mullah's Storm, the first of 7 books in the Parson & Gold series.

Start this series with The Mullah's Storm

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Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

4 books (2003–2025)

Tom Young's standalone novels, published between 2003 and 2025, comprise four independent mystery thrillers and action-adventure titles that should be read in publication order. The series includes Trash-Hauler's Ball, Silver Wings, Iron Cross, and Red Burning Sky, with The Mapmaker of World War II as an additional work. Though the series is ongoing, each novel stands alone and can be enjoyed separately, though reading them in the order they were released offers the best experience of Young's evolving storytelling across mystery, thriller, and adventure genres.

Start with Trash-Hauler's Ball, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Trash-Hauler's Ball

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Silver Wings, Iron Cross
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The Mapmaker of World War II

Thomas (Tom) W. Young Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2008–2008)

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The Speed of Heat: An Airlift Wing at War in Iraq and Afghanistan

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tom Young written?
Tom Young has written 12 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Tom Young series?
Here are the first books in Tom Young's series: Parson & Gold: The Mullah's Storm.
What order should I read Tom Young's books?
We recommend reading Tom Young's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Tom Young still writing new books?
Yes, Tom Young has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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