📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Best for beginners - Start with "The Mercy Run" (2012)
Publication Order of Counterstroke Books Popular choice - Start with "Exciting, Isn't It?" (2012)
Publication Order of Donny Weston-Abby Marshall Books Popular choice - Start with "Fatal Meeting" (2011)
Publication Order of Elizabeth Books Popular choice - Start with "The Blitzkrieg" (2020)

About the Author

David O’Neil is a photographer, artist, and thriller author who got his start with a series of Highland Guide books. Unlike many authors, O’Neil did not grow up loving books or dreaming of becoming an author as all he wanted to do was either sail a boat or fly an airplane. As a child, his home in London as bombed by the Nazi Luftwaffe an experience that has lived with him to this day. As a young adult, he joined the National Service, which is where he learned to fly and fulfilled his boyhood ambition. He later joined the Colonial Police in Malawi (then Nyasaland) and learned how to sailboats. He would work for eight years in Malawi before he went back home to the United Kingdom. In the UK, he settled in southern England and worked for more than two decades as a management consultant. He th. David O’Neil is the author of over 35 books across 8 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, David O’Neil has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Anton Chance Books

1 books
  • Saving the Day Join the adventure in 'Saving the Day' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anton Chance Books series by David O’Neil.
    (2018) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Counterstroke Books

3 books
  • Exciting, Isn't It? Experience the magic of 'Exciting, Isn't It?' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Counterstroke Books universe.
    (2012)
  • Market Forces Experience the magic of 'Market Forces' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Counterstroke Books universe.
    (2013)
  • When Needs Must.... Join the adventure in 'When Needs Must....' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Counterstroke Books series by David O’Neil.
    (2013)

Publication Order of Donny Weston-Abby Marshall Books

6 books
  • Fatal Meeting The Publication Order of Donny Weston-Abby Marshall Books series continues with 'Fatal Meeting', another thrilling entry from David O’Neil.
    (2011)
  • Lethal Complications 'Lethal Complications' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Donny Weston-Abby Marshall Books series, set in the world David O’Neil has created.
    (2012)
  • A Thrill a Minute Join the adventure in 'A Thrill a Minute' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Donny Weston-Abby Marshall Books series by David O’Neil.
    (2013)
  • It's Just One Thing After Another Join the adventure in 'It's Just One Thing After Another' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Donny Weston-Abby Marshall Books series by David O’Neil.
    (2013)
  • What Goes Around... Experience the magic of 'What Goes Around...' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Donny Weston-Abby Marshall Books universe.
    (2013)
  • Without Prejudice In 'Without Prejudice', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Donny Weston-Abby Marshall Books saga.
    (2014)

Publication Order of Elizabeth Books

1 books
  • The Blitzkrieg The Publication Order of Elizabeth Books series continues with 'The Blitzkrieg', another thrilling entry from David O’Neil.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Harry Ross Books

1 books
  • Shock 'Shock' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Harry Ross Books series, set in the world David O’Neil has created.
    (2017)

Publication Order of Sailing Orders Books

3 books
  • Sailing Orders 'Sailing Orders' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sailing Orders Books series, set in the world David O’Neil has created.
    (2013)
  • Quarterdeck The Publication Order of Sailing Orders Books series continues with 'Quarterdeck', another thrilling entry from David O’Neil.
    (2014)
  • Winning 'Winning' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sailing Orders Books series, set in the world David O’Neil has created.
    (2015)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

17 books
  • The Mercy Run The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Mercy Run', another thrilling entry from David O’Neil.
    (2012)
  • Better the Day Experience the magic of 'Better the Day' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2013)
  • Hell is Another Place The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Hell is Another Place', another thrilling entry from David O’Neil.
    (2013)
  • Distant Gunfire Join the adventure in 'Distant Gunfire' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by David O’Neil.
    (2013)
  • Minding the Store Join the adventure in 'Minding the Store' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by David O’Neil.
    (2013)
  • The Hunted 'The Hunted' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world David O’Neil has created.
    (2014)
  • In Dangerous Waters 'In Dangerous Waters' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world David O’Neil has created.
    (2015)
  • Desperate Measures In 'Desperate Measures', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2015)
  • Seasons Join the adventure in 'Seasons' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by David O’Neil.
    (2015)
  • Making Waves Join the adventure in 'Making Waves' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by David O’Neil.
    (2016)
  • HMS Audax 'HMS Audax' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world David O’Neil has created.
    (2016)
  • Privateer In 'Privateer', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2016)
  • A Place in the Sun Join the adventure in 'A Place in the Sun' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by David O’Neil.
    (2017)
  • Glory The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Glory', another thrilling entry from David O’Neil.
    (2017)
  • Château du Lac Experience the magic of 'Château du Lac' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2018)
  • The Yanks Join the adventure in 'The Yanks' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by David O’Neil.
    (2020)
  • The Blitz In 'The Blitz', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

3 books
  • Fort William & Oban Experience the magic of 'Fort William & Oban' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (2007)
  • Laughing at the Devil 'Laughing at the Devil' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world David O’Neil has created.
    (2009)
  • Business Insights Experience the magic of 'Business Insights' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (2014)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is David O’Neil?

David O’Neil is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 35 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Anton Chance Books, Publication Order of Counterstroke Books, Publication Order of Donny Weston-Abby Marshall Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best David O’Neil book series to start with?

For readers new to David O’Neil's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 17 books, it offers a perfect entry point to David O’Neil's writing.

Q: How many books has David O’Neil written?

David O’Neil has written over 35 books across 8 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.