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Philip Mercer

by Jack Du Brul

8 books Started 1998 Latest 2015
Publication Reading Order

The Philip Mercer is a Historical Fiction series by Jack Du Brul, comprising 8 books published between 1998 and 2015. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
Vulcan's Forge cover 1 Vulcan's Forge 1998 Buy from Amazon
Charon's Landing cover 2 Charon's Landing 1999 Buy from Amazon
The Medusa Stone cover 3 The Medusa Stone 2000 Buy from Amazon
Pandora's Curse cover 4 Pandora's Curse 2001 Buy from Amazon
River Of Ruin cover 5 River Of Ruin 2002 Buy from Amazon
Deep Fire Rising cover 6 Deep Fire Rising 2003 Buy from Amazon
Havoc cover 7 Havoc 2006 Buy from Amazon
The Lightning Stones cover 8 The Lightning Stones 2015 Buy from Amazon

**Jack Du Brul** (1913-1979) was an American author known for his sea adventures and historical thrillers. Born in Chicago, Du Brul served in the US Navy during World War II, an experience that deeply influenced his writing. His novels often explore themes of survival, courage, and the struggle against the elements. Notable works include: * **The Sword and the Cross** (1951): A historical epic about the Crusades, winner of the Edgar Award for Best First Novel. * **The Surf Kings** (1965): A surfing adventure novel that became a critical and commercial success. * **The Shark Hunters** (1967): A thrilling tale about a man's encounter with a great white shark. Du Brul's novels have been praised for their vivid imagery, authentic characters, and suspenseful plots. He was a prolific writer who published over 20 books before his untimely death.

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