Homer Hickam Books in Order

Homer Hickam is a renowned author celebrated for his diverse and engaging writing style, spanning multiple genres. His notable works include the "Coalwood Series," a collection of best-sellers, particularly the #1 New York Times memoir Rocket Boys. Hickam's repertoire also encompasses the "Josh Thurlow" series, set during World War II, the juvenile sci-fi "Crater" series, the adult thriller The Dinosaur Hunter, and the romantic novel Red Helmet. His historical non-fiction, Torpedo Junction, a military history of U-boat battles along the American coasts, has been optioned for a major motion picture. Hickam's accolades include the University of Alabama's Clarence Cason Award, the Appalachian Heritage Writer's Award, and an honorary Doctorate of Literature from Marshall University.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Homer Hickam

  • #1
    Crater(2012)
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  • #2
    Crescent(2013)
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  • #3
    Crater Trueblood and the Lunar Rescue Company(2014)
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  • #1
    The Keeper's Son(2003)
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  • #2
    The Ambassador's Son(2005)
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  • #3
    The Far Reaches(2007)
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  • #1
    Torpedo Junction(1989)
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  • #2
    Rocket Boys(1998)
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  • #3
    The Coalwood Way(2000)
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  • #4
    Sky of Stone(2001)
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  • #5
    We Are Not Afraid(2002)
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  • #6
    My Dream of Stars (With: Anousheh Ansari)(2010)
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  • #7
    Paco(2012)
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  • #8
    From Rocket Boys to October Sky(2013)
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  • #9
    Don't Blow Yourself Up: The Further True Adventures and Travails of the Rocket Boy of October Sky(2021)
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  • #10
    Legends of the Mountain State 3(2009)
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  • #1
    Back to the Moon(1999)
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  • #2
    Red Helmet(2008)
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  • #3
    The Dinosaur Hunter(2010)
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  • #4
    Carrying Albert Home(2015)
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  • #5
    A Most Unwelcome Adventure(2016)
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About Homer Hickam

Homer Hickam is a renowned author celebrated for his diverse and engaging writing style, spanning multiple genres. His notable works include the "Coalwood Series," a collection of best-sellers, particularly the #1 New York Times memoir Rocket Boys. Hickam's repertoire also encompasses the "Josh Thurlow" series, set during World War II, the juvenile sci-fi "Crater" series, the adult thriller The Dinosaur Hunter, and the romantic novel Red Helmet. His historical non-fiction, Torpedo Junction, a military history of U-boat battles along the American coasts, has been optioned for a major motion picture. Hickam's accolades include the University of Alabama's Clarence Cason Award, the Appalachian Heritage Writer's Award, and an honorary Doctorate of Literature from Marshall University.

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