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Tom Kratman Books in Order
Thomas P. Kratman is an American military science fiction author and retired United States Army officer whose work is published by Baen Books. Kratman's novels include the Desert Called Peace series which has been praised for its action sequences and attention to philosophy of war. He authored three novels with John Ringo in the Legacy of the Aldenata series. Kratman's works often reflect right-wing political perspectives and some have been seen as deliberately crafted to offend left-wing sensibilities. During the Sad Puppies campaign in 2015, Kratman was nominated for a Hugo Award for his novella Big Boys Don't Cry.
Bibliography verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Tom Kratman's book series? Tom Kratman has written 5 book series. The most notable is the Countdown series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Tom Kratman
- #1
The Liberators(2011) - #2
M Day(2011) - #3
H Hour(2012)
- #1
A Desert Called Peace(2007) - #2Carnifex(2007)
- #3The Lotus Eaters(2010)
- #4The Amazon Legion(2011)
- #5
Come and Take Them(2013) - #6
The Rods and the Axe(2014) - #7
A Pillar of Fire by Night(2018) - #8
Days of Burning, Days of Wrath(2020)
- #1
Training for War: An Essay(2014) - #2
Principles of Organization for War and Organizing for War in the Carreraverse(2019) - #3Riding the Red Horse(2014)
- #4Forbidden Thoughts(2017)
- #5
Terra Nova: The Wars of Liberation(2019) - #6Terra Nova(2019)
- #1
A Hymn Before Battle (By: John Ringo)(2000) - #2
Gust Front (By: John Ringo)(2001) - #3
When the Devil Dances (By: John Ringo)(2002) - #4
Hell's Faire (By: John Ringo)(2003) - #5
The Hero (By: John Ringo,Michael Z. Williamson)(2004) - #6
Cally's War (By: John Ringo,Julie Cochrane)(2004) - #7
Watch on the Rhine (With: John Ringo)(2005) - #8
Sister Time (By: John Ringo,Julie Cochrane)(2007) - #9
Yellow Eyes (With: John Ringo)(2007) - #10
Honor of the Clan (By: John Ringo,Julie Cochrane)(2009) - #11
Eye of the Storm (By: John Ringo)(2009) - #12
The Tuloriad (With: John Ringo)(2009)
- #1A State of Disobedience(2003)
- #2Caliphate(2008)
- #3
The Romanov Rescue (With: Kacey Ezell)(2021) - #4
Dirty Water(2023) - #5
1919: The Romanov Rising (With: Kacey Ezell)(2024) - #6
For the Eternal Glory of Rome(2026) - #7Big Boys Don't Cry(2014)
About Tom Kratman
Thomas P. Kratman is an American military science fiction author and retired United States Army officer whose work is published by Baen Books. Kratman's novels include the Desert Called Peace series which has been praised for its action sequences and attention to philosophy of war. He authored three novels with John Ringo in the Legacy of the Aldenata series. Kratman's works often reflect right-wing political perspectives and some have been seen as deliberately crafted to offend left-wing sensibilities. During the Sad Puppies campaign in 2015, Kratman was nominated for a Hugo Award for his novella Big Boys Don't Cry.
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