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Philip Mercer Books in Order

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Explore Jack Du Brul's Philip Mercer thrillers in order, with summaries of the geologist's dangerous discoveries, global conspiracies, and adventures.

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Philip Mercer books in publication order

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8 books

1

Vulcan's Forge

by Jack Du Brul

1998

A nuclear blast beneath the Pacific creates a volcanic island containing a valuable new mineral. Geologist Philip Mercer’s attempt to protect a research ship’s survivor draws him into international intrigue and a violent Hawaiian separatist plot.

2

Charon's Landing

by Jack Du Brul

1999

Former KGB agent Ivan Kerikov steals a Soviet plan to destroy Alaska’s oil pipeline and joins forces with an Arab oil minister. Geologist Philip Mercer must stop their scheme to manipulate America’s dependence on foreign oil.

3

The Medusa Stone

by Jack Du Brul

2000

A fallen spy satellite reveals a vast diamond deposit in Eritrea, drawing competing factions toward an ancient mine. When kidnappers seize Philip Mercer’s oldest friend, the geologist must find the treasure while navigating rival armed interests.

4

Pandora's Curse

by Jack Du Brul

2001

Boxes of gold looted during World War II conceal a lethal artifact in a hidden Nazi submarine base. Philip Mercer faces a man determined to exploit the discovery and use its destructive power to hold the world hostage.

5

River Of Ruin

by Jack Du Brul

2002

Buying a rare diary at a Paris auction makes Philip Mercer a target for Chinese assassins. Its connection to a legendary Panamanian treasure leads him into a conspiracy aimed at seizing control of the Panama Canal.

6

Deep Fire Rising

by Jack Du Brul

2003

While excavating caverns beneath Area 51, Philip Mercer uncovers a conspiracy involving Himalayan monks who predict planetary catastrophe. With abnormal icebergs and a nuclear threat signaling disaster, he and Tisa Nguyan race to prevent its fulfillment.

7

Havoc

by Jack Du Brul

2006

Searching for precious metal in the Central African Republic, Philip Mercer meets a CDC researcher investigating a village’s unusual cancer rates. Their questions lead toward a lost safe, an ancient deception, and a dangerous weapon coveted by terrorists.

8

The Lightning Stones

by Jack Du Brul

2015

Philip Mercer visits a Minnesota mine and finds his mentor’s research team under attack. Pursuing the secret behind their climate study takes him across continents toward rare crystals linked to Amelia Earhart’s final flight.

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