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John Pearce Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of John Pearce books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the John Pearce series? Start with "By the Mast Divided" (2005) and follow publication order through all 18 books.
The complete John Pearce reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
By the Mast Divided
2005
A Shot Rolling Ship
2005
An Awkward Commission
2007
A Flag of Truce
2008
The Admiral's Game
2008
An Ill Wind
2009
Blown Off Course
2010
Enemies at Every Turn
2012
A Sea of Troubles
2012
A Divided Command
2013
The Devil to Pay
2014
The Perils of Command
2016
A Treacherous Coast
2016
On a Particular Service
2017
A Close Run Thing
2019
HMS Hazard
2021
A Troubled Course
2022
Droits of the Crown
2023
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