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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Scott W. Cook books in publication order
51 books
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.
The Wicked Flee Where None Pursueth
by Scott W. Cook
2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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