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Scott W. Cook Books in Order

Explore Scott W. Cook’s books and series in order, with short summaries and reading lists to help you find your next book and decide where to begin reading.

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Play the Hand You're Dealt

by Scott W. Cook

2018

A gambling cruise operator hires Scott Jarvis after receiving violent racist threats. Investigating rivals, criminal connections, and a mysterious woman, Jarvis discovers a deeper scheme that places his client, his family, and Lisa in danger.

The Ledger

by Scott W. Cook

2018

Scott Jarvis juggles a woman's stolen savings, suspicious thefts at a grocery store, and a billionaire's missing possession. Connections between the cases draw the private investigator into a dangerous network of fraud, blackmail, and murder.

Choices

by Scott W. Cook

2019

Orlando detective Scott Jarvis investigates a missing NASA engineer and uncovers organized crime and international intrigue. Ordered off the case, he must decide whether to keep his badge or pursue the truth on his own terms.

Isle of Bones

by Scott W. Cook

2019

A deserted yacht interrupts Scott Jarvis's Key West vacation, drawing him into a struggle between criminal factions. A familiar enemy's return complicates the investigation as Jarvis tries to protect Lisa and his sister from escalating violence.

Shadows of Limelight

by Scott W. Cook

2019

Former pop star Jillian Moore's new reality show promises a comeback until threats and sabotage jeopardize it. She hires Scott Jarvis for protection, drawing him into the dangerous ambitions behind a carefully managed public image.

A Fortune in Blood

by Scott W. Cook

2020

Visiting a friend in Costa Rica, Scott Jarvis becomes involved in a bitter struggle over a green technology company. Corporate rivalry threatens his friend's family and conceals a larger political conspiracy spreading through Central America.

Sins of the Fatherland

by Scott W. Cook

2020

A survivor of a postwar submarine disaster asks Scott Jarvis for help protecting a deadly secret. Hidden aboard a sunken U-boat, dangerous cargo could threaten millions if the investigator cannot reach it before his enemies.

That Way Lies Madness

by Scott W. Cook

2020

A bomber calling himself Shade targets people connected with Scott Jarvis. As attacks escalate and strike close to home, Jarvis and Lisa must uncover the killer's identity before his violent pursuit of justice destroys their lives.

To Honor We Call You

by Scott W. Cook

2020

A Miami businessman suspects his fishing and shipping companies are being used to smuggle cocaine and hires Scott and Lisa. Their investigation reconnects with a dangerous submarine cargo and an unfinished struggle for power in Central America.

A Heart of Oak

by Scott W. Cook

2021

In 1797, Catherine Cook dreams of following her grandfather James Cook to sea. When French privateers attack the ship carrying her family to America, she must take command and prove her abilities under fire.

A Treacherous Wind Blows Foul

by Scott W. Cook

2021

Catherine Cook receives command of a frigate charged with protecting British and American shipping from French and Spanish attacks. The assignment brings her into conflict with Pierre Meraux, an old enemy who is determined to exact revenge.

Leviathan Rising

by Scott W. Cook

2021

Art Turner brings USS Bull Shark toward Pearl Harbor as tensions among his officers threaten the crew. Japanese plans for Midway and an experimental submarine place his boat in the path of a decisive naval confrontation.

Operation: Snare Drum

by Scott W. Cook

2021

After Pearl Harbor, inexperienced submarine captain Arthur Turner receives a secret mission against German attacks on American shipping. His experimental USS Bull Shark must locate a disguised Nazi vessel directing the U-boats before the campaign cripples vital supplies.

Suffer Not Evil

by Scott W. Cook

2021

Scott Jarvis rescues an aerospace executive when her yacht explodes, then accepts the job of protecting her. Rival claims to her fortune and company draw him into a family history someone is willing to kill to conceal.

The Cactus Navy

by Scott W. Cook

2021

As American forces prepare to invade Guadalcanal, Art Turner leads a secret mission ashore to contact a coastwatcher. His submarine crew and Marine Raiders must survive Japanese patrols and the jungle to help secure the landing.

What Lies Beneath

by Scott W. Cook

2021

Three emptied graves lead Scott Jarvis from a mortician's request into hidden identities and a struggle over protected Florida land. As witnesses die or disappear, connections to the ancient Calusa make the investigation increasingly dangerous.

Behavior Reports

by Scott W. Cook

2022

Art Turner is ordered to stop a Japanese battleship threatening Guadalcanal, while Pat Jarvis hunts a notorious German U-boat. Personal letters from the crews recount two hazardous submarine missions demanding untested tactics and costly decisions.

He That Covets

by Scott W. Cook

2022

A programmer's disappearance interrupts Scott Jarvis's Christmas holiday and reveals software capable of compromising cryptocurrency markets. Foreign intelligence agents race to seize it, sending Jarvis into a Caribbean investigation with potentially devastating global consequences.

Pacific Blood

by Scott W. Cook

2022

On Guadalcanal, Al Decker leads Marine Raiders into enemy territory to recover two downed American flyers. The rescue uncovers preparations for a Japanese offensive that could place Henderson Field and the entire American foothold in danger.

The Blood is the Life

by Scott W. Cook

2022

Dracula and Veronica's brief peace ends as Elizabeth Báthory and Van Helsing pursue immortality and power. Murders, disappearances, and strange illnesses spread through Potter's Neck, forcing their allies to confront a growing army of vampires.

The Dead Travel Fast

by Scott W. Cook

2022

Aspiring horror writer Veronica Belle settles in a seaside town and meets celebrated author Vince Drake. Ritual murder and unexplained disappearances reveal a struggle over ancient power, with Dracula himself becoming an unlikely potential ally.

The Sword and the Spirit

by Scott W. Cook

2022

Dracula's enemies tighten their grip on Potter's Neck while searching for the Philosopher's Stone. A proposed truce and suspicious newcomers complicate his allies' efforts to protect Veronica and prevent the town from falling to the undead.

Tokyo Express

by Scott W. Cook

2022

Art Turner and another American submarine return to Guadalcanal to block Japanese reinforcements arriving by fast destroyers. An enemy officer's determination to destroy Bull Shark adds a personal pursuit to the struggle for the island.

Wings of Destiny

by Scott W. Cook

2022

The crew and pilots of USS Enterprise prepare for war as Japan’s fleet moves toward Pearl Harbor. Their experiences place them at the opening of the Pacific conflict, where an unexpected attack transforms everyday naval service into combat.

Outta the Frying Pan

by Scott W. Cook

2023

Bull Shark and S-52 are sent to rescue Australian civilians trapped on Japanese-held New Ireland. Marine Raider Al Decker joins the mission, but enemy deception threatens to turn the evacuation into a trap for both submarines.

Pacific Grit

by Scott W. Cook

2023

After the fighting at Edson’s Ridge, Al Decker leads a rescue mission into Japanese-held territory to retrieve a missionary family. Enemy patrols and a wounded prisoner complicate the return as another offensive threatens the Americans on Guadalcanal.

Pacific Guts

by Scott W. Cook

2023

Captured documents warn of a Japanese assault, but its direction remains uncertain. Al Decker and his Raiders must penetrate the jungle and locate the attacking force in time to bring crucial intelligence back to the defenders.

Seas of Flame

by Scott W. Cook

2023

USS Bull Shark scouts a looming Japanese offensive against Guadalcanal, while Pat Jarvis reconnoiters landing sites for Operation Torch. Both submarine crews must evade determined enemies to give Allied forces the intelligence they need ashore.

What a Hell We Would Make

by Scott W. Cook

2023

With Vince and Veronica captured by rival vampire factions, their allies race to find them and prevent the Philosopher's Stone from being created. Competing supernatural forces converge on Potter's Neck as Dracula's enemies pursue ultimate power.

Whom Predators Fear

by Scott W. Cook

2023

A client's concerns about her sister's wealthy boyfriend draw Scott Jarvis into disappearances and suspicious deaths. The investigation becomes personal when a ruthless opponent turns a remote Venezuelan island into a hunting ground for Jarvis and his friends.

Wings of Glory

by Scott W. Cook

2023

Enterprise supports the Doolittle Raid before turning toward a greater confrontation at Midway. With intelligence hinting at Japanese plans, American carrier crews race to intercept Yamamoto’s fleet and challenge its numerical advantage in the Pacific.

Wings of Vengeance

by Scott W. Cook

2023

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, America’s battered fleet struggles to recover while Enterprise takes the fight to Japanese outposts. Her sailors and pilots face early carrier operations as the United States seeks a way to strike back.

Blood Warm Waters

by Scott W. Cook

2024

Art Turner attacks Japan's vital shipping routes while Pat Jarvis takes a new submarine into the Caribbean against a Nazi command vessel. Both missions face enemies preparing elaborate counterattacks to destroy the American boats.

Dig Two Graves

by Scott W. Cook

2024

A mission to support guerrillas on Timor sends Art Turner ashore with members of his crew. With Bull Shark left under another officer's command, hidden enemies and personal vendettas threaten both the landing party and the submarine.

Pacific Mettle

by Scott W. Cook

2024

A new Japanese airstrip on a remote island threatens the aircraft defending Henderson Field. Al Decker and his Raiders are sent to destroy it, facing superior enemy numbers while tensions within their own unit complicate the mission.

The Crushing Darkness

by Scott W. Cook

2024

Marine researcher James Lockwood investigates disappearing wildlife and a mutilated whale near the Florida Keys. As boats and crews vanish, he and corporate leader Alysen Kruger confront an enormous predator rising from the ocean's depths.

Scott Jarvis investigates poisoned cocaine entering Florida while searching for a homicide captain's troubled son. The linked cases reveal a bid for control of the drug trade, with an assassin eliminating leads before Jarvis can reach them.

Tropical Storm

by Scott W. Cook

2024

While USS Bull Shark fights in the Pacific, Pat Jarvis commands Megalodon against German forces in the Caribbean. Intelligence operations and personal rivalries intensify a dangerous contest to protect Allied shipping from a determined Nazi commander.

Whispers from the Dark

by Scott W. Cook

2024

Six tales of horror and dark suspense explore how familiar surroundings can conceal the inexplicable. Unsettling sounds, moving shadows, and buried truths draw characters toward answers that threaten their understanding of the world around them.

Wings of Valor

by Scott W. Cook

2024

After Midway, Enterprise and Saratoga provide vital carrier protection for the Marines landing on Guadalcanal. As Japanese forces gather to contest the invasion, the ships and their aircrews must defend an exposed American foothold.

Beard the Dragon

by Scott W. Cook

2025

Art Turner takes USS Bull Shark into the Sea of Japan on a mission to attack shipping and gather intelligence. Contacts with fishermen and smugglers may offer the crew its only advantage in heavily defended enemy waters.

It Comes Not From Your Enemies

by Scott W. Cook

2025

AI developers hire Scott Jarvis to protect them from a killer targeting software companies along America's waterways. The investigation leads through Florida and into kidnapping, espionage, and a conspiracy with consequences beyond his clients' businesses.

Pacific Thunder

by Scott W. Cook

2025

As Japanese troops gather near the Matanikau, Al Decker takes his Raiders into enemy territory to locate their positions. Establishing an observation post could provide the intelligence Guadalcanal’s defenders need, but enemy forces are hunting his men.

Through the Veil of Night

by Scott W. Cook

2025

Nine horror stories explore encounters with ghosts, vampires, werewolves, and other unexplained forces. A returning Civil War soldier, an enduring Halloween tradition, and guilt over old crimes expose dangers that ordinary life cannot keep buried.

Wheels in the Sky

by Scott W. Cook

2025

A disaster aboard the International Space Station and an underwater explosion push rival powers toward war in 2029. Private space innovators become central to a new race for orbital dominance, amid suspicion that someone is manipulating events.

Wings of Thunder

by Scott W. Cook

2025

Enterprise needs repairs at Pearl Harbor, but the battle for Guadalcanal demands her return. With Hornet providing the only other available American carrier, her crew faces a Japanese force preparing to attack with four carriers and overwhelming support.

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Be Not Quietly Devoured

by Scott W. Cook

2026

A Boston wedding celebration turns to horror when the groom is murdered and the bride disappears. Scott Jarvis faces an international assassin who treats their confrontation as a personal contest, putting Crystal and others at risk.

New

Pacific Valor

by Scott W. Cook

2026

Al Decker returns to Guadalcanal as Japanese forces mass for another assault on Henderson Field. Marines and newly arrived Army troops must hold their positions through air attacks and naval bombardment while the enemy prepares to strike.

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Red in Tooth

by Scott W. Cook

2026

Vince and Veronica investigate a friend's concerns about Raven Hollow, a secluded Catskills town. A boy's unexplained disappearance and slaughtered livestock point to an ancient predator, while local traditions conceal a threat that even vampires fear.

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Shadows of Ice

by Scott W. Cook

2026

Art Turner is ordered to rescue Soviet intelligence specialists stranded on Japanese-held Attu. With enemy patrols searching the island and a Japanese submarine stalking Bull Shark, his crew must coordinate a diversion and a hazardous landing.

New

Wheels in the Sky: Volume II

by Scott W. Cook

2026

As conflict spreads between East and West, competing powers race to build permanent orbital infrastructure. Kyle Dorgrave and his crew struggle to complete their habitat while sabotage, espionage, and military operations turn space into a battlefield.

Catherine Cook Sea Adventure books in order

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    A Heart of Oak

    by Scott W. Cook

    2021
  2. Book cover for "A Treacherous Wind Blows Foul"

    A Treacherous Wind Blows Foul

    by Scott W. Cook

    2021

Decker's Marine Raiders books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Pacific Blood"

    Pacific Blood

    by Scott W. Cook

    2022
  2. Book cover for "Pacific Grit"

    Pacific Grit

    by Scott W. Cook

    2023
  3. Book cover for "Pacific Guts"

    Pacific Guts

    by Scott W. Cook

    2023
  4. Book cover for "Pacific Mettle"

    Pacific Mettle

    by Scott W. Cook

    2024
  5. Book cover for "Pacific Thunder"

    Pacific Thunder

    by Scott W. Cook

    2025
  6. Book cover for "Pacific Valor"

    Pacific Valor

    by Scott W. Cook

    2026

Fightin'est Ship in WWII books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Wings of Destiny"

    Wings of Destiny

    by Scott W. Cook

    2022
  2. Book cover for "Wings of Glory"

    Wings of Glory

    by Scott W. Cook

    2023
  3. Book cover for "Wings of Vengeance"

    Wings of Vengeance

    by Scott W. Cook

    2023
  4. Book cover for "Wings of Valor"

    Wings of Valor

    by Scott W. Cook

    2024
  5. Book cover for "Wings of Thunder"

    Wings of Thunder

    by Scott W. Cook

    2025

Scott Jarvis Private Investigator books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Play the Hand You're Dealt"

    Play the Hand You're Dealt

    by Scott W. Cook

    2018
  2. Book cover for "The Ledger"

    The Ledger

    by Scott W. Cook

    2018
  3. Book cover for "Choices"

    Choices

    by Scott W. Cook

    2019
  4. Book cover for "Isle of Bones"

    Isle of Bones

    by Scott W. Cook

    2019
  5. Book cover for "Shadows of Limelight"

    Shadows of Limelight

    by Scott W. Cook

    2019
  6. Book cover for "A Fortune in Blood"

    A Fortune in Blood

    by Scott W. Cook

    2020
  7. Book cover for "Sins of the Fatherland"

    Sins of the Fatherland

    by Scott W. Cook

    2020
  8. Book cover for "That Way Lies Madness"

    That Way Lies Madness

    by Scott W. Cook

    2020
  9. Book cover for "To Honor We Call You"

    To Honor We Call You

    by Scott W. Cook

    2020
  10. Book cover for "Suffer Not Evil"

    Suffer Not Evil

    by Scott W. Cook

    2021
  11. Book cover for "What Lies Beneath"

    What Lies Beneath

    by Scott W. Cook

    2021
  12. Book cover for "He That Covets"

    He That Covets

    by Scott W. Cook

    2022
  13. Book cover for "Whom Predators Fear"

    Whom Predators Fear

    by Scott W. Cook

    2023
  14. Book cover for "The Wicked Flee Where None Pursueth"
  15. Book cover for "It Comes Not From Your Enemies"

    It Comes Not From Your Enemies

    by Scott W. Cook

    2025
  16. Book cover for "Be Not Quietly Devoured"

    Be Not Quietly Devoured

    by Scott W. Cook

    2026

The Immortal Dracula books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Blood is the Life"

    The Blood is the Life

    by Scott W. Cook

    2022
  2. Book cover for "The Dead Travel Fast"

    The Dead Travel Fast

    by Scott W. Cook

    2022
  3. Book cover for "The Sword and the Spirit"

    The Sword and the Spirit

    by Scott W. Cook

    2022
  4. Book cover for "What a Hell We Would Make"

    What a Hell We Would Make

    by Scott W. Cook

    2023
  5. Book cover for "Red in Tooth"

    Red in Tooth

    by Scott W. Cook

    2026

USS Bull Shark Naval Thriller books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Leviathan Rising"

    Leviathan Rising

    by Scott W. Cook

    2021
  2. Book cover for "Operation: Snare Drum"

    Operation: Snare Drum

    by Scott W. Cook

    2021
  3. Book cover for "The Cactus Navy"

    The Cactus Navy

    by Scott W. Cook

    2021
  4. Book cover for "Behavior Reports"

    Behavior Reports

    by Scott W. Cook

    2022
  5. Book cover for "Tokyo Express"

    Tokyo Express

    by Scott W. Cook

    2022
  6. Book cover for "Outta the Frying Pan"

    Outta the Frying Pan

    by Scott W. Cook

    2023
  7. Book cover for "Seas of Flame"

    Seas of Flame

    by Scott W. Cook

    2023
  8. Book cover for "Blood Warm Waters"

    Blood Warm Waters

    by Scott W. Cook

    2024
  9. Book cover for "Dig Two Graves"

    Dig Two Graves

    by Scott W. Cook

    2024
  10. Book cover for "Tropical Storm"

    Tropical Storm

    by Scott W. Cook

    2024
  11. Book cover for "Beard the Dragon"

    Beard the Dragon

    by Scott W. Cook

    2025
  12. Book cover for "Shadows of Ice"

    Shadows of Ice

    by Scott W. Cook

    2026

Wheels in the Sky books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Wheels in the Sky"

    Wheels in the Sky

    by Scott W. Cook

    2025
  2. Book cover for "Wheels in the Sky: Volume II"

    Wheels in the Sky: Volume II

    by Scott W. Cook

    2026

Standalone Scott W. Cook books

  1. Book cover for "The Crushing Darkness"

    The Crushing Darkness

    by Scott W. Cook

    2024
  2. Book cover for "Whispers from the Dark"

    Whispers from the Dark

    by Scott W. Cook

    2024A Collection of Horror Stories
  3. Book cover for "Through the Veil of Night"

    Through the Veil of Night

    by Scott W. Cook

    2025

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