Gimlet Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Gimlet books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
King of the Commandos
Buy on Amazon1943
Gimlet Comes Home
Buy on Amazon1949
Gimlet Bores In
Buy on Amazon1950
Gimlet Off the Map
Buy on Amazon1951
Gimlet Gets the Answer
Buy on Amazon1952
Gimlet Takes a Job
Buy on Amazon1963
Gimlet mops up
Buy on Amazon1963
Gimlets Oriental Quest
Buy on Amazon1963
Gimlet Lends a Hand
Buy on Amazon1964
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Gimlet series is publication order: 1. King of the Commandos (1943), 2. Gimlet Comes Home (1949), 3. Gimlet Bores In (1950), 4. Gimlet Off the Map (1951), 5. Gimlet Gets the Answer (1952), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Gimlet series by Captain W.E. Johns contains 9 books. The series began in 1943 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Gimlet series is written by Captain W.E. Johns. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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