Richard Bolitho Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Richard Bolitho books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
To Glory We Steer
Buy on Amazon1968
Form Line of Battle
Buy on Amazon1969
Enemy in Sight
Buy on Amazon1969
The Flag Captain
Buy on Amazon1971
Sloop of War
Buy on Amazon1971
Command a King's Ship
Buy on Amazon1973
Signal-Close Action!
Buy on Amazon1973
Midshipman Bolitho
Buy on Amazon1975
Midshipman Bolitho and the Avenger
Buy on Amazon1976
Stand into Danger
Buy on Amazon1976
Passage to Mutiny
Buy on Amazon1976
In Gallant Company
Buy on Amazon1977
The Inshore Squadron
Buy on Amazon1978
A Tradition of Victory
Buy on Amazon1981
Success to the Brave
Buy on Amazon1983
Colours Aloft!
Buy on Amazon1986
Honour this Day
Buy on Amazon1987
With All Despatch
Buy on Amazon1989
The Only Victor
Buy on Amazon1990
Beyond the Reef
Buy on Amazon1992
The Darkening Sea
Buy on Amazon1993
For My Country's Freedom
Buy on Amazon1995
Cross of St. George
Buy on Amazon1996
Sword of Honour
Buy on Amazon1998
Second to None
Buy on Amazon1999
Relentless Pursuit
Buy on Amazon2001
Man of War
Buy on Amazon2002
Band of Brothers
Buy on Amazon2005
Heart of Oak
Buy on Amazon2007
In the King's Name
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Richard Bolitho series is publication order: 1. To Glory We Steer (1968), 2. Form Line of Battle (1969), 3. Enemy in Sight (1969), 4. The Flag Captain (1971), 5. Sloop of War (1971), and 25 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Richard Bolitho series by Douglas Reeman / Alexander Kent contains 30 books. The series began in 1968 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Richard Bolitho series is written by Douglas Reeman / Alexander Kent. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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