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Martin Caidin

Bestselling Author • 6 Series • 74 Books

6
Series
74
Books
6
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: The Long Night (1956)
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Publication Order of Doug Stavers Books
Start with: The Messiah Stone (1986)
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Publication Order of Indiana Jones: Prequels Books
Start with: Indiana Jones and the Sky Pirates (1993)

About Martin Caidin

Martin Caidin was a renowned American writer of science fiction, military fiction, mystery, thriller, historical fiction, and fantasy novels. He is known to have authored over 80 books of fiction and non-fiction and more than one thousand magazine articles. Caidin began his writing career in 1957 and is particularly well known for writing the book called Cyborg. This novel was used as the basis of the popular franchise known as The Six Million Dollar Man. Caidin has also written numerous works based on military history, specifically related to aviation. He has also served as an American airplane pilot and played an important role in the buying and restoring of a Junkers Ku 52 aircraft. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Martin Caidin has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Martin Caidin

Publication Order of Buck Rogers Books
1 books 1967–1967
1

A Life in the Future

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Buck Rogers Books with A Life in the Future, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1967
Publication Order of Doug Stavers Books
2 books 1986–1990
1

The Messiah Stone

The Messiah Stone continues the Publication Order of Doug Stavers Books story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1986
2

Dark Messiah

Dark Messiah continues the Publication Order of Doug Stavers Books story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1990
Publication Order of Indiana Jones: Prequels Books
2 books 1993–1994
1

Indiana Jones and the Sky Pirates

Indiana Jones and the Sky Pirates is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Indiana Jones: Prequels Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1993
2

Indiana Jones and the White Witch

Magic takes center stage in Indiana Jones and the White Witch, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Indiana Jones: Prequels Books series that expands the enchanting world created by Martin Caidin.

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1994
Publication Order of Six Million Dollar Man Books
4 books 1970–1975
1

Cyborg

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Six Million Dollar Man Books with Cyborg, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1970
2

Operation Nuke

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Six Million Dollar Man Books with Operation Nuke, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1973
3

High Crystal

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Six Million Dollar Man Books with High Crystal, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1974
4

Cyborg IV

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Six Million Dollar Man Books with Cyborg IV, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1975
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
36 books 1956–2011
1

The Long Night

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Long Night, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1956
2

The Night Hamburg Died

The Night Hamburg Died continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1960
3

Race for the moon

Race for the moon is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1960
4

Black Thursday

Black Thursday is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1960
5

Red Star in Space

Red Star in Space is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1963
6

Marooned

Marooned continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1964
7

The Last Fathom

The Last Fathom is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1967
8

No Man's World

No Man's World continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1967
9

Four Came Back

Four Came Back continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1968
10

Flying Forts, The B-17 in World War II

Conflict and courage define Flying Forts, The B-17 in World War II, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Martin Caidin that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1968
11

The God Machine

The God Machine is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1968
12

Devil Take All

Devil Take All continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1969
13

Anytime, Anywhere

Anytime, Anywhere is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1970
14

Almost Midnight

Almost Midnight continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1971
15

Mendelov Conspiracy

Mendelov Conspiracy continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1971
16

The Cape

The Cape is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1971
17

Maryjane Tonight at Angels Twelve

Maryjane Tonight at Angels Twelve continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1972
18

The Last Dogfight

Conflict and courage define The Last Dogfight, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Martin Caidin that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1974
19

The Tigers Are Burning

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Tigers Are Burning, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1974
20

Planetfall

Planetfall continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1974
21

Three Corners to Nowhere

Three Corners to Nowhere continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1975
22

Whip

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Whip, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1976
23

Aquarius Mission

Aquarius Mission is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1979
24

Wingborn

Wingborn is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1979
25

Star Bright

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Star Bright, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1980
26

The Final Countdown

The Final Countdown is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1980
27

Manfac

Manfac is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1981
28

Deathmate

A gripping mystery unfolds in Deathmate as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Martin Caidin's mastery of suspense.

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1982
29

Killer Station

A gripping mystery unfolds in Killer Station as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Martin Caidin's mastery of suspense.

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1985
30

Zoboa

Zoboa is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1986
31

Exit Earth

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Exit Earth, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1987
32

Beamriders!

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1989
33

Prison Ship

Prison Ship is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1989
34

Pioneer Bush Pilot

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Pioneer Bush Pilot, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1991
35

Natural Or Supernatural?

Natural Or Supernatural? continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
36

The B-17 - The Flying Forts

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The B-17 - The Flying Forts, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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2011
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
29 books 1954–1992
1

Rockets and Missiles, Past And Future

Rockets and Missiles, Past And Future continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1954
2

Worlds in Space

Worlds in Space continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1954
3

Rockets Beyond the Earth

Rockets Beyond the Earth is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1955
4

Samurai!

Samurai! continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1957
5

Thunderbolt

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Thunderbolt, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1958
6

Boeing 707

Boeing 707 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1959
7

A Torch to the Enemy

A Torch to the Enemy continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1960
8

Test Pilot

Test Pilot continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1961
9

Aviation and Space Medicine

Aviation and Space Medicine is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1962
10

Rendezvous In Space

Rendezvous In Space is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1962
11

The Long Arm of America

The Long Arm of America is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1963
12

The Silken Angels

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Silken Angels, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1963
13

By Apollo to the moon

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with By Apollo to the moon, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1963
14

The Man-in-Space Dictionary

The Man-in-Space Dictionary is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1963
15

Everything But the Flak

Everything But the Flak continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1964
16

The Mighty Hercules

The Mighty Hercules is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1964
17

The Ragged, Rugged Warriors

Conflict and courage define The Ragged, Rugged Warriors, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Martin Caidin that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1966
18

Flying Forts

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Flying Forts, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1968
19

Me 109

Me 109 continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1968
20

Fork Tailed Devil

Fork Tailed Devil is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1971
21

When War Comes

Conflict and courage define When War Comes, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Martin Caidin that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1972
22

Golden Wings

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Golden Wings, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1972
23

Bicycles in War

Conflict and courage define Bicycles in War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Martin Caidin that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1974
24

Air Force

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Air Force, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1979
25

The Saga of Iron Annie

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1979
26

Ragwings and Heavy Iron

Ragwings and Heavy Iron continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1984
27

Barnstorming

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Barnstorming, another outstanding contribution from Martin Caidin.

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1990
28

Ghosts of the Air

Ghosts of the Air continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Martin Caidin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1991
29

Test Pilots

Test Pilots is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Martin Caidin have come to expect.

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1992

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Martin Caidin?

Martin Caidin is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 74 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Buck Rogers Books, Publication Order of Doug Stavers Books, Publication Order of Indiana Jones: Prequels Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Martin Caidin series to start with?

For readers new to Martin Caidin's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 36 books. Begin with The Long Night to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Martin Caidin written?

Martin Caidin has written over 74 books across 6 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Martin Caidin books in order?

Yes, reading Martin Caidin's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Martin Caidin write in?

Martin Caidin writes primarily in fiction. With 6 series across 74 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Martin Caidin's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Martin Caidin's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Martin Caidin's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Martin Caidin's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, The Long Night, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.