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Jonathan Cain

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Publication Order of Saigon Commandos Books
Start with: Saigon Commandos (1983)

ⓘ About Jonathan Cain

Author Nicholas Cain was born in Colorado and wrote as Jonathan Cain, among others. Under this name, he writes the “Saigon Commandos” series, which is from the men’s action and police procedural genres. It began publication in the year 1983 when the novel “Saigon Commandos” came out. Only one book was released this year, while five were released in the year 1984. Another three were released in the year 1985, while the final three books were released in the year 1986. The series ended after the twelfth book, which was called “Suicide Squad”, was released in the year 1986. A film producer once called the “Saigon Commandos” series has been called the “Hill Street Blues” of Vietnam.

All Book Series by Jonathan Cain

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Saigon Commandos

Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 1983

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1983
2
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Code Zero Shots Fired

Book 2 of 12 · published 1984

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1984
3
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Dinky Dau Death

Book 3 of 12 · published 1984

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1984
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Cherry Boy Body Bag

Book 4 of 12 · published 1984

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1984
5
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Boonie-Rat Body Burning

Book 5 of 12 · published 1984

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1984
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Di Di Mau or Die

Book 6 of 12 · published 1984

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1984
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Sac Mau, Victor Charlie

Book 7 of 12 · published 1985

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1985
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You Die, Du Ma!

Book 8 of 12 · published 1985

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1985
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Mad Minute

Book 9 of 12 · published 1985

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1985
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Torturers of Tet

Book 10 of 12 · published 1986

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1986
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Hollowpoint Hell

Book 11 of 12 · published 1986

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1986
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Suicide Squad

Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 1986

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1986

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jonathan Cain?

Author Nicholas Cain was born in Colorado and wrote as Jonathan Cain, among others. Under this name, he writes the “Saigon Commandos” series, which is from the men's action and police procedural genres. It began publication in the year 1983 when the novel “Saigon Commandos” came out.

Which Jonathan Cain series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Saigon Commandos series, the earliest of Jonathan Cain's multi-book series: it opens with Saigon Commandos (1983) and runs to 12 books across 1983–1986, ending with Suicide Squad (1986).

How many books has Jonathan Cain written?

Jonathan Cain has 12 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1983 and 1986. Every one of them sits in one of 1 named series — the largest being the Saigon Commandos series with 12 books.

In what order should Jonathan Cain's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jonathan Cain's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Saigon Commandos (1983–1986, 12 books).

How are Jonathan Cain's books organised into series?

This guide splits Jonathan Cain's 12 books into 1 named series, with no standalone titles: Saigon Commandos (12 books, 1983–1986).