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Publication Order of Asher and Blake Books
Start with: Silver and Gold (2026)
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Start with: Dead Man's Walk (2026)
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Start with: The Messenger (2015)
ⓘ About Perry Comer
Perry Comer is an award-winning novelist and bestselling author from North Carolina who is best known for the “Donland” series of novels. The author was born in South Carolina’s York County but over the years has lived in various places across the United States. Some of the places he has lived include Kinston, North Carolina, Dyersburg, Tennessee, Chicago, Illinois, Caruthersville, Missouri, North Hollywood, California but now makes his home in Wingate, North Carolina from where he writes his novels. It was in 1972 that he got his first story published in “The Saturday Evening Post.” Since that time, he has published his works in several magazines and journals. Perry Comer published “The Prize” his debut novel and the first of the “Donland” series of novels in 2012.
All Book Series by Perry Comer
1
Silver and Gold
Single-title series · published 2026
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1
Dead Man's Walk
Single-title series · published 2026
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1
The Messenger
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2015
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2
Donland's Ransom
Book 2 of 6 · published 2015
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3
Raid on Port Royal
Book 3 of 6 · published 2015
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4
The Bond of Duty
Book 4 of 6 · published 2016
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6
The Rescue
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2018
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1
The Prize
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 2013
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2
Donland's Courage
Book 2 of 15 · published 2019
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3
Donland's Victory
Book 3 of 15 · published 2019
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4
Donland in Uncharted Waters
Book 4 of 15 · published 2020
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7
The Frigate Captain
Book 7 of 15 · published 2022
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8
Between Enemies
Book 8 of 15 · published 2023
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9
Betrayal and Mutiny
Book 9 of 15 · published 2023
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10
Duty, Honor and Glory
Book 10 of 15 · published 2024
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11
Victory To The Brave
Book 11 of 15 · published 2025
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12
The Deadly Sea
Book 12 of 15 · published 2025
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13
Donland in Peace
Book 13 of 15 · published 2026
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14
Donland's Squadron
Book 14 of 15 · published 2026
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15
No Friend in Sight
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2026
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1
Hardy's Commission
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2018
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2
Hardy's Challenge
Book 2 of 3 · published 2019
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3
Handful of Heroes
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2025
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1
God's Outsider
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2013
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2
Myrtle Beach Murder
Book 2 of 6 · published 2013
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3
The False Prophet
Book 3 of 6 · published 2015
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4
Longing to Belong
Book 4 of 6 · published 2018
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5
God's Broken Man
Book 5 of 6 · published 2018
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6
A Low-Country Love Affair
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2024
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1
Pellew: So It Begins
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2026
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2
Pellew: Boarders Away
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2026
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1
The Night Rider
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2024
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3
The Range War
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2025
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1
Twin Oaks
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 2012
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2
Fall of Fort Fisher
Book 2 of 13 · published 2012
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3
Edge of Nowhere
Book 3 of 13 · published 2012
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4
The Sorrow of Sameness
Book 4 of 13 · published 2013
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5
Oak Island Mysteries: Katy
Book 5 of 13 · published 2024
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6
Captains of Trafalgar
Book 6 of 13 · published 2025
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7
Providence and The Fortunate
Book 7 of 13 · published 2026
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10
Before The Wind
Book 10 of 13 · published 2026 Co-authored · Allen Brooks
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11
To Wear A King's Coat
Book 11 of 13 · published 2026 Co-authored · Marty Carlile
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12
Black Irish and the Lady Fair
Book 12 of 13 · published 2026
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13
Pellew Fleet Action
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2026
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1
Fall of Fort Fisher
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2012
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2
The Snake Killer
Book 2 of 6 · published 2012
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5
The Bad Luck String
Book 5 of 6 · published 2018
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6
The Imposter
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2022
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1
Myrtle Beach Stories: Edge of Nowhere
Single-title series · published 2013
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1
Parish Nightmare
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 2001
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2
What Jesus Said
Book 2 of 11 · published 2013
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4
Sermons On Eternal Life
Book 4 of 11 · published 2013
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5
Understanding Jesus
Book 5 of 11 · published 2022
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6
Cedar Grove: The first 100 Years
Book 6 of 11 · published 2024
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8
Identity And Purpose
Book 8 of 11 · published 2024
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9
What The Church Does Not Teach
Book 9 of 11 · published 2025
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10
Beyond The Checklist: Calling Your Next Pastor
Book 10 of 11 · published 2025
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11

IDENTITY AND PURPOSE: A Study in Ephesians - Ephesians1:3-6
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2024
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Perry Comer?
Perry Comer is an award-winning novelist and bestselling author from North Carolina who is best known for the “Donland” series of novels. The author was born in South Carolina’s York County but over the years has lived in various places across the United States. Some of the places he has lived include Kinston, North Carolina, Dyersburg, Tennessee, Chicago, Illinois, Caruthersville, Missouri, North Hollywood, California but now makes his home in Wingate, North Carolina from where he writes his novels.
Which Perry Comer series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Donland series, the earliest of Perry Comer's multi-book series: it opens with The Prize (2013) and runs to 15 books across 2013–2026, ending with No Friend in Sight (2026). Perry Comer's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Perry Comer written?
Perry Comer has 68 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2001 and 2026. 37 of them belong to 8 named series — the largest being the Donland series with 15 books — and 31 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Perry Comer's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Perry Comer's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Donland (2013–2026, 15 books), Pastors (2013–2024, 6 books) and Donland and The Hornet (2015–2018, 6 books), plus 5 more.
How are Perry Comer's books organised into series?
This guide splits Perry Comer's 68 books into 8 named series and 31 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Donland (15 books, 2013–2026); Donland and The Hornet (6 books, 2015–2018); Pastors (6 books, 2013–2024); Fighting Marines (3 books, 2018–2025); Tap Miller (3 books, 2024–2025), plus 3 further series.