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 Privateersman Mysteries Books

(as Jack Ludlow)

The Devil's Own Luck	(1993)
The Dying Trade	(1993)
A Hanging Matter	(1994)
An Element of Chance	(1995)
The Scent of Betrayal	(1996)
A Game of Bones	(1997)

Publication Order of SAS Boat Troop Books

(as Jack Ludlow)

Blood Money	(1998)
Boat Troop	(1998)

Publication Order of Nelson and Emma Books

(as Jack Ludlow)

On a Making Tide	(2000)
Tested By Fate	(2004)
Breaking the Line	(2004)

Publication Order of John Pearce Books

(as Jack Ludlow)

By the Mast Divided	(2005)
A Shot Rolling Ship	(2005)
An Awkward Commission	(2007)
A Flag of Truce	(2008)
The Admiral's Game	(2008)
An Ill Wind	(2009)
Blown Off Course	(2010)
Enemies at Every Turn	(2012)
A Sea of Troubles	(2012)
A Divided Command	(2013)
The Devil to Pay	(2014)
The Perils of Command	(2016)
A Treacherous Coast	(2016)
On a Particular Service	(2017)
A Close Run Thing	(2019)

Publication Order of Conquest Trilogy Books

(as Jack Ludlow)

Mercenaries	(2009)
Warriors	(2009)
Conquest	(2010)

Publication Order of Crusades Trilogy Books

(as Jack Ludlow)

Son of Blood	(2012)
Soldier of Crusade	(2012)
Prince of Legend	(2013)

Publication Order of Contraband Shore Books

(as Jack Ludlow)

The Contraband Shore	(2017)
A Lawless Place	(2019)
Blood Will Out	(2020)

Publication Order of Midshipman Wormwood Books

(as Jack Ludlow)

All at Sea	(2019)
The Hero's Curse	(2020)
A Fleet to Command	(2020)
The Corsican Sisters	(2020)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Direct Action

(1999)

Publication Order of Markham Of The Marines Books

(as Tom Connery)

A Shred of Honour	(1996)
Honour Be Damned	(1998)
Honour Redeemed	(1998)

Publication Order of The Last Roman Trilogy Books

(as Jack Ludlow)

Vengeance	(2014)
Honour	(2014)
Triumph	(2015)

Publication Order of Road to War Books

(as Jack Ludlow)

The Burning Sky	(2011)
A Broken Land	(2011)
A Bitter Field	(2012)

Publication Order of Republic Books

(as Jack Ludlow)

The Pillars of Rome	(2007)
The Sword of Revenge	(2011)
The Gods of War	(2011)

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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2 Responses to “Order of David Donachie Books”

1. Douglas T McArthur: 1 month ago

   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

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2. Terry: 8 years ago

   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

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