Lt. Leary / RCN Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Lt. Leary / RCN books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
With the Lightnings
Buy on Amazon1998
Lt. Leary, Commanding
Buy on Amazon2000
The Far Side of the Stars
Buy on Amazon2003
The Way to Glory
Buy on Amazon2005
Some Golden Harbor
Buy on Amazon2006
When the Tide Rises
Buy on Amazon2008
In the Stormy Red Sky
Buy on Amazon2009
What Distant Deeps
Buy on Amazon2010
The Road of Danger
Buy on Amazon2012
The Sea Without a Shore
Buy on Amazon2014
Death's Bright Day
Buy on Amazon2016
Though Hell Should Bar the Way
Buy on Amazon2018
The Midshipman
Buy on Amazon2018
To Clear Away the Shadows
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Lt. Leary / RCN series is publication order: 1. With the Lightnings (1998), 2. Lt. Leary, Commanding (2000), 3. The Far Side of the Stars (2003), 4. The Way to Glory (2005), 5. Some Golden Harbor (2006), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Lt. Leary / RCN series by David Drake contains 14 books. The series began in 1998 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Lt. Leary / RCN series is written by David Drake. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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