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James D. Hornfischer Books in Order
James D. Hornfischer is a renowned author whose writing career has been shaped by a lifelong fascination with the Pacific war. He has made numerous television appearances, including on The History Channel, Fox News Channel’s "War Stories with Oliver North," and C-SPAN's "BookTV." A sought-after speaker, Hornfischer shares his expertise on the war in the Pacific, the U.S. Navy, and the experiences of America's sailors in World War II with veterans organizations, youth groups, and professional naval organizations. A native of Massachusetts, Hornfischer holds degrees from Colgate University and the University of Texas School of Law. He is a member of the Naval Order of the United States and the Navy League, and was appointed an "Admiral in the Texas Navy" by Texas Governor Rick Perry. As a former New York book editor and president of Hornfischer Literary Management, Hornfischer lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and their three children.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of James D. Hornfischer's book series? James D. Hornfischer has written 3 book series. The most notable is the American War Heroes series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by James D. Hornfischer
- #1
Pacific Alamo (By: John F. Wukovits)(2003) - #2
As Good As Dead : The True WWII Story of Eleven American POWs Who Escaped from Palawan Island (By: Stephen L. Moore)(2016) - #3
As Good As Dead (By: Stephen L. Moore)(2020) - #4
Chesty Puller (By: John F. Wukovits)(2021) - #5
Only the Brave (By: Don Keith)(2021) - #6
Rock Force (By: Kevin Maurer)(2021) - #7
Battle Stations (By: Stephen L. Moore)(2021) - #8
Torpedo Run (By: Don Keith)(2022) - #9
Blood and Fury (By: Stephen L. Moore)(2022) - #10
One Square Mile of Hell (By: John F. Wukovits)(2022) - #11
Chuck Yeager (By: Don Keith)(2022) - #12
Chuck Yeager: (By: Don Keith)(2022) - #13
Above the Pacific (By: )(2023) - #14
Len Lomell (By: Steven M Gillon)(2023) - #15
Richard Bong (By: Don Keith)(2023) - #16
Destroyer Captain (With: David J. Hornfischer)(2024) - #17
Beyond the Call of Duty (By: Stephen L. Moore)(2024)
- #1
Right Thinking (With: Sue Carswell)(1996) - #2
Hate is Not a Family Value(1997)
- #1
The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors(2003) - #2
Ship of Ghosts(2006) - #3
Neptune's Inferno: The U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal(2011) - #4
Service: A Navy SEAL at War (With: Marcus Luttrell)(2011) - #5
The Fleet at Flood Tide(2016) - #6
Who Can Hold the Sea(2022)
About James D. Hornfischer
James D. Hornfischer is a renowned author whose writing career has been shaped by a lifelong fascination with the Pacific war. He has made numerous television appearances, including on The History Channel, Fox News Channel’s "War Stories with Oliver North," and C-SPAN's "BookTV." A sought-after speaker, Hornfischer shares his expertise on the war in the Pacific, the U.S. Navy, and the experiences of America's sailors in World War II with veterans organizations, youth groups, and professional naval organizations. A native of Massachusetts, Hornfischer holds degrees from Colgate University and the University of Texas School of Law. He is a member of the Naval Order of the United States and the Navy League, and was appointed an "Admiral in the Texas Navy" by Texas Governor Rick Perry. As a former New York book editor and president of Hornfischer Literary Management, Hornfischer lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and their three children.
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