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Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction 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 Non-Fiction series? Start with "Gallant Lady: A Biography of the USS Archerfish" (2004) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Gallant Lady: A Biography of the USS Archerfish
2004
In the Course of Duty: The Heroic Mission of the USS Batfish
2005
Bear: The Legendary Life of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant
2006
Final Patrol: True Stories of World War II Submarines
2006
War Beneath the Waves: A True Story of Courage and Leadership Aboard a World War II Submarine
2010
Undersea Warrior: The World War II Story of "Mush" Morton and the USS Wahoo
2011
Riding the Shortwaves: Exploring the Magic of Amateur Radio
2012
Untold Millions: How You Can Capture and Save Eyewitness History
2012
Mattie C.'s Boy: The Shelley Stewart Story
2013
The Ship That Wouldn't Die: The Saga of the USS Neosho: A World War II Story of Courage and Survival at Sea
2015
Get on the Air...Now!: A Practical, Understandable Guide to Getting the Most from Amateur Radio
2015
The Indestructible Man: The True Story of World War II Hero "Captain Dixie"
2017
The Indestructible Man: The Incredible True Story of the Legendary Sailor the Japanese Couldn't Kill (With: David Rocco)
2021
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