🎯 Where Should I Start?
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Publication Order of Catherine Cook Sea Adventure Books
Start with: A Heart of Oak (2021)
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Publication Order of Decker's Marine Raiders Books
Start with: Pacific Blood (2022)
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Publication Order of Fightin'est Ship in WWII Books
Start with: Wings of Destiny (2022)
ⓘ About Scott W. Cook
About Scott W. Cook American historical mystery and thriller author Scott W. Cook has been writing for more than two decades. His stories are engaging and captivating, and he has a knack for creating compelling narratives that draw readers in. His characters and protagonists are well-crafted and believable, making his stories enjoyable and entertaining. His writing has taken readers into a variety of settings and genres, from his Florida-based private investigator stories to his WWII submarine set thrillers, and now his Age of Sail naval adventures. With each tale, Cook creates an immersive experience that transports readers to a different world. His stories are filled with suspense, intrigue, and captivating wonder that leaves readers wanting more.
All Book Series by Scott W. Cook
1
A Heart of Oak
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2021
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2
A Treacherous Wind Blows Foul
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2021
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1
Pacific Blood
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2022
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6
Pacific Valor
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2026
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1
Wings of Destiny
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2022
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2
Wings of Vengeance
Book 2 of 5 · published 2023
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5
Wings of Thunder
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2025
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1
The Dead Travel Fast
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2022
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2
The Blood is the Life
Book 2 of 5 · published 2022
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3
The Sword and the Spirit
Book 3 of 5 · published 2022
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4
What a Hell We Would Make
Book 4 of 5 · published 2023
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5
Red in Tooth
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2026
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1
The Ledger
Series opener · book 1 of 16 · published 2018
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2
Play the Hand You're Dealt
Book 2 of 16 · published 2018
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5
Shadows of Limelight
Book 5 of 16 · published 2019
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6
Sins of the Fatherland
Book 6 of 16 · published 2020
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7
A Fortune in Blood
Book 7 of 16 · published 2020
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8
That Way Lies Madness
Book 8 of 16 · published 2020
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9
To Honor We Call You
Book 9 of 16 · published 2020
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10
What Lies Beneath
Book 10 of 16 · published 2021
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11
Suffer Not Evil
Book 11 of 16 · published 2021
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12
He That Covets
Book 12 of 16 · published 2022
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13
Whom Predators Fear
Book 13 of 16 · published 2023
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14
The Wicked Flee Where None Pursueth
Book 14 of 16 · published 2024
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15
It Comes Not From Your Enemies
Book 15 of 16 · published 2025
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16
Be Not Quietly Devoured
Latest in the series · book 16 of 16 · published 2026
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1
The Crushing Darkness
Single-title series · published 2024
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1
Operation: Snare Drum
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2021
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2
Leviathan Rising
Book 2 of 12 · published 2021
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3
The Cactus Navy
Book 3 of 12 · published 2021
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5
Behavior Reports
Book 5 of 12 · published 2022
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7
Outta the Frying Pan
Book 7 of 12 · published 2023
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8
Blood Warm Waters
Book 8 of 12 · published 2024
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10
Tropical Storm
Book 10 of 12 · published 2024
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11
Beard the Dragon
Book 11 of 12 · published 2025
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12
Shadows of Ice
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2026
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1
Whispers From the Dark of Horror Stories
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2024
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2
Through the Veil of Night
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2025
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1
Wheels in the Sky
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2025
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2
Wheels in the Sky: Volume II
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2026
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Scott W. Cook?
About Scott W. Cook American historical mystery and thriller author Scott W. Cook has been writing for more than two decades. His stories are engaging and captivating, and he has a knack for creating compelling narratives that draw readers in.
Which Scott W. Cook series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Scott Jarvis Private Investigator series, the earliest of Scott W. Cook's multi-book series: it opens with The Ledger (2018) and runs to 16 books across 2018–2026, ending with Be Not Quietly Devoured (2026). Scott W. Cook's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Scott W. Cook written?
Scott W. Cook has 51 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2018 and 2026. 49 of them belong to 8 named series — the largest being the Scott Jarvis Private Investigator series with 16 books — and 2 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Scott W. Cook's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Scott W. Cook's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Scott Jarvis Private Investigator (2018–2026, 16 books), USS Bull Shark Naval Thriller (2021–2026, 12 books) and Catherine Cook Sea Adventure (2021, 2 books), plus 5 more.
How are Scott W. Cook's books organised into series?
This guide splits Scott W. Cook's 51 books into 8 named series and 2 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Scott Jarvis Private Investigator (16 books, 2018–2026); USS Bull Shark Naval Thriller (12 books, 2021–2026); Decker's Marine Raiders (6 books, 2022–2026); Fightin'est Ship in WWII (5 books, 2022–2025); The Immortal Dracula (5 books, 2022–2026), plus 3 further series.