📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Hunter Killer Books Best for beginners - Start with "Final Bearing" (2003)
Publication Order of Ride Books Popular choice - Start with "The Soldier's Ride" (2009)
Publication Order of Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing Books Popular choice - Start with "White Lightning" (1999)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "Forever Season" (1995)

About the Author

Don Keith is a bestselling and award-winning American writer of thriller and historical fiction stories. He is particularly famous for his widely popular novel series called Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing. Other noteworthy works of author Keith include the Hunter Killer series and the Ride series. The former was written in collaboration with author George Wallace. Additionally, Keith has penned a few standalone books in his career. They include The Forever Season, On the Road to Kingdom, Wizard of the Wind, The Spin, etc. He has also written a short story collection called Dial Dancing, which was published in 2017. Author Keith was born in Springville, Alabama, in 1947 and has spent all his life living in the South. He studied at the Tuscaloosa-based Alabama University and earned a bache. Don Keith is the author of over 46 books across 8 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Hunter Killer Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Don Keith has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Hunter Killer Books

10 books
  • Final Bearing 'Final Bearing' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hunter Killer Books series, set in the world Don Keith has created.
    (2003) ⭐ Start here
  • Dangerous Grounds In 'Dangerous Grounds', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Hunter Killer Books saga.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • Cuban Deep Experience the magic of 'Cuban Deep' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Hunter Killer Books universe.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • Fast Attack The Publication Order of Hunter Killer Books series continues with 'Fast Attack', another thrilling entry from Don Keith.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • Arabian Storm The Publication Order of Hunter Killer Books series continues with 'Arabian Storm', another thrilling entry from Don Keith.
    (2020) ⭐ Start here
  • Warshot 'Warshot' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hunter Killer Books series, set in the world Don Keith has created.
    (2021) ⭐ Start here
  • Silent Running The Publication Order of Hunter Killer Books series continues with 'Silent Running', another thrilling entry from Don Keith.
    (2022) ⭐ Start here
  • Snapshot Experience the magic of 'Snapshot' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Hunter Killer Books universe.
    (2023) ⭐ Start here
  • Southern Cross In 'Southern Cross', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Hunter Killer Books saga.
    (2024) ⭐ Start here
  • The Gibraltar Affair Experience the magic of 'The Gibraltar Affair' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Hunter Killer Books universe.
    (2025) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Ride Books

2 books
  • The Soldier's Ride Join the adventure in 'The Soldier's Ride' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Ride Books series by Don Keith.
    (2009)
  • A Christmas Ride: Miracle of the Lights Join the adventure in 'A Christmas Ride: Miracle of the Lights' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Ride Books series by Don Keith.
    (2009)

Publication Order of Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing Books

8 books
  • White Lightning In 'White Lightning', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing Books saga.
    (1999)
  • Road to Daytona Experience the magic of 'Road to Daytona' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing Books universe.
    (1999)
  • Race To Glory Join the adventure in 'Race To Glory' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing Books series by Don Keith.
    (1999)
  • On To Talladega In 'On To Talladega', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing Books saga.
    (2000)
  • Young Guns In 'Young Guns', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing Books saga.
    (2000)
  • First to the Flag Join the adventure in 'First to the Flag' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing Books series by Don Keith.
    (2000)
  • Inside Pass The Publication Order of Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing Books series continues with 'Inside Pass', another thrilling entry from Don Keith.
    (2000)
  • On The Throttle Join the adventure in 'On The Throttle' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing Books series by Don Keith.
    (2001)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

4 books
  • Forever Season Experience the magic of 'Forever Season' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1995)
  • Wizard of the Wind 'Wizard of the Wind' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Don Keith.
    (1997)
  • The Spin Join the adventure in 'The Spin' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Don Keith.
    (2012)
  • On the Road to Kingdom Come Epic fantasy awaits in 'On the Road to Kingdom Come', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Don Keith.
    (2012)

Publication Order of Collections

1 books
  • Dial Dancing 'Dial Dancing' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Don Keith has created.
    (2017)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

13 books
  • Gallant Lady: A Biography of the USS Archerfish In 'Gallant Lady: A Biography of the USS Archerfish', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2004)
  • In the Course of Duty: The Heroic Mission of the USS Batfish 'In the Course of Duty: The Heroic Mission of the USS Batfish' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Don Keith has created.
    (2005)
  • Bear: The Legendary Life of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant Join the adventure in 'Bear: The Legendary Life of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Don Keith.
    (2006)
  • Final Patrol: True Stories of World War II Submarines Join the adventure in 'Final Patrol: True Stories of World War II Submarines' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Don Keith.
    (2006)
  • War Beneath the Waves: A True Story of Courage and Leadership Aboard a World War II Submarine 'War Beneath the Waves: A True Story of Courage and Leadership Aboard a World War II Submarine' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Don Keith has created.
    (2010)
  • Undersea Warrior: The World War II Story of "Mush" Morton and the USS Wahoo In 'Undersea Warrior: The World War II Story of "Mush" Morton and the USS Wahoo', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2011)
  • Riding the Shortwaves: Exploring the Magic of Amateur Radio 'Riding the Shortwaves: Exploring the Magic of Amateur Radio' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Don Keith.
    (2012)
  • Untold Millions: How You Can Capture and Save Eyewitness History 'Untold Millions: How You Can Capture and Save Eyewitness History' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Don Keith has created.
    (2012)
  • Mattie C.'s Boy: The Shelley Stewart Story 'Mattie C.'s Boy: The Shelley Stewart Story' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Don Keith has created.
    (2013)
  • The Ship That Wouldn't Die: The Saga of the USS Neosho: A World War II Story of Courage and Survival at Sea 'The Ship That Wouldn't Die: The Saga of the USS Neosho: A World War II Story of Courage and Survival at Sea' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Don Keith has created.
    (2015)
  • The Amateur Radio Dictionary: The Most Complete Glossary of Ham Radio Terms Ever Compiled The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'The Amateur Radio Dictionary: The Most Complete Glossary of Ham Radio Terms Ever Compiled', another thrilling entry from Don Keith.
    (2015)
  • Get on the Air...Now!: A Practical, Understandable Guide to Getting the Most from Amateur Radio The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Get on the Air...Now!: A Practical, Understandable Guide to Getting the Most from Amateur Radio', another thrilling entry from Don Keith.
    (2015)
  • The Indestructible Man: The True Story of World War II Hero "Captain Dixie" In 'The Indestructible Man: The True Story of World War II Hero "Captain Dixie"', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2017)

Publication Order of A Call to War Books

3 books
  • The Kaboom Boys Join the adventure in 'The Kaboom Boys' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of A Call to War Books series by Don Keith.
    (2025)
  • The Blacksmith of Dachau The Publication Order of A Call to War Books series continues with 'The Blacksmith of Dachau', another thrilling entry from Don Keith.
    (2026)
  • Goodnight from Berlin In 'Goodnight from Berlin', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of A Call to War Books saga.
    (2026)

Publication Order of American War Heroes Books

5 books
  • Only the Brave In 'Only the Brave', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of American War Heroes Books saga.
    (2021)
  • Torpedo Run Join the adventure in 'Torpedo Run' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of American War Heroes Books series by Don Keith.
    (2022)
  • Chuck Yeager Join the adventure in 'Chuck Yeager' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of American War Heroes Books series by Don Keith.
    (2022)
  • Chuck Yeager: Join the adventure in 'Chuck Yeager:' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of American War Heroes Books series by Don Keith.
    (2022)
  • Richard Bong Experience the magic of 'Richard Bong' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of American War Heroes Books universe.
    (2023)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Don Keith?

Don Keith is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 46 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Hunter Killer Books, Publication Order of Ride Books, Publication Order of Rolling Thunder Stock Car Racing Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Don Keith book series to start with?

For readers new to Don Keith's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Hunter Killer Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 10 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Don Keith's writing.

Q: How many books has Don Keith written?

Don Keith has written over 46 books across 8 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.