Order of David Donachie Books
David Donachie is a Scottish novelist of nautical/historical fiction. David claims to have had more jobs in his life than birthdays, but today he writes full-time. Donachie has also written under the pen names Tom Connery and Johnny “Two Combs” Howard and currently also uses the pseudonym Jack Ludlow. His series include the Privateersman Mysteries, John Pearce and several trilogies (all of his novels belong to series).
David Donachie became a published author in 1991 with the novel The Devil’s Own Luck, beginning his Privateersman Mysteries. Below is a list of David Donachie’s books in order of when they were originally released:
Publication Order of Armistice Books
| Every Second Counts | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Conquest Trilogy Books
(as Jack Ludlow)
| Mercenaries | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Warriors | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Conquest | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Contraband Shore Books
(as Jack Ludlow)
| The Contraband Shore | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Lawless Place | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Blood Will Out | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Crusades Trilogy Books
(as Jack Ludlow)
| Son of Blood | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Soldier of Crusade | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Prince of Legend | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of John Pearce Books
| By the Mast Divided | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Shot Rolling Ship | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| An Awkward Commission | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Flag of Truce | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Admiral's Game | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| An Ill Wind | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Blown Off Course | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Enemies at Every Turn | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Sea of Troubles | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Divided Command | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Devil to Pay | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Perils of Command | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Treacherous Coast | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| On a Particular Service | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Close Run Thing | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| HMS Hazard | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Troubled Course | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Droits of the Crown | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The Last Roman Trilogy Books
(as Jack Ludlow)
| Vengeance | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Honour | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Triumph | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Markham Of The Marines Books
(as Tom Connery)
| A Shred of Honour | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Honour Be Damned | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Honour Redeemed | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Midshipman Wormwood Books
(as Jack Ludlow)
| All at Sea | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Hero's Curse | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Fleet to Command | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Corsican Sisters | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Nelson and Emma Books
(as Jack Ludlow)
| On a Making Tide | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Tested By Fate | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Breaking the Line | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Privateersman Mysteries Books
(as Jack Ludlow)
| The Devil's Own Luck | (1993) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Dying Trade | (1993) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Hanging Matter | (1994) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| An Element of Chance | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Scent of Betrayal | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Game of Bones | (1997) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Republic Books
(as Jack Ludlow)
| The Pillars of Rome | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Sword of Revenge | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Gods of War | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Road to War Books
(as Jack Ludlow)
| The Burning Sky | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Broken Land | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Bitter Field | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of SAS Boat Troop Books
(as Jack Ludlow)
| Blood Money | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Boat Troop | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Direct Action | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Notes: The SAS Boat Troop series is written under the pen name of Johnny “Two Combs” Howard. The Markham of the Marines series was written under the name Tom Connery. The Republic, Conquest, Road To War, Crusades and Last Roman series are written under the pseudonym of Jack Ludlow.
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I am 78, and I have read all sea stories, starting with CS Forester. Last I read the series of Kydd, and now I am reading your series. I am curious why the skip of book 6 & 7? I am now on book 8. After reading all the other authors, I follow the historic flow, which most authors follow history of the stories. I have also learn a lot of history that I never known from school. My question is, the lack of continuity between Toulon and now in with smuglers back in England?
PS: I have enjoyed all I have read so far, some in only one day, pandemic you know!
Thanks, doug
It took me a long time to find David Donachie but well worth the wait
the trilogy on Nelson was superb now starting the 6 part Harry Ludlow series