Bob Drury books

Bob Drury is an American journalist and author of military history and narrative non-fiction, known for bestsellers like The Heart of Everything That Is, Valley Forge, and Blood and Treasure, often co-written with Tom Clavin.

Children’s

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Heart of Everything That Is: Childrens Book Adaptation 2017 Buy

Non-Fiction

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Fatso: Football When Men Were Really Men 1987 Buy
Incident at Howard Beach: The Case for Murder 1990 Buy
Mafia Cop 1992 Buy
The Rescue Season: The Heroic Story of Parajumpers on the Edge of the World 2001 Buy
Halsey’s Typhoon 2007 Buy
The Last Stand of Fox Company 2008 Buy
Last Men Out 2011 Buy
Signature Wound: Hidden Bombs, Heroic Soldiers, and the Shocking, Secret Story of the Afghanistan War 2011 Buy
Red Cloud 2013 Buy
The Heart of Everything That Is 2013 Buy
War, Sports…and Butterflies: The Greatest Hits of Bob Drury 2014 Buy
A Dog’s Gift: The Inspirational Story of Veterans and Children Healed by Man’s Best Friend 2015 Buy
Lucky 666 2016 Buy
Valley Forge 2018 Buy
Blood and Treasure 2021 Buy
The Last Hill 2022 Buy
Throne of Grace 2024 Buy
The Phantom 2026 Buy

Bob Drury has spent decades turning American military history into compelling narrative non-fiction. A former magazine editor and journalist, he has written or co-written 18 non-fiction books covering subjects from World War II (Halsey’s Typhoon, Lucky 666) to the Korean War (The Last Stand of Fox Company) to the American frontier (Red Cloud, The Heart of Everything That Is). His work with co-author Tom Clavin has produced several New York Times bestsellers.

Drury’s books consistently bring forgotten or underappreciated military stories to a wide audience. Valley Forge (2018) reexamined the Continental Army’s legendary winter encampment, Blood and Treasure (2021) followed the Lewis and Clark connection to the wider American story, and The Last Hill (2022) told the story of a World War II battle. The Phantom (2026) continues his tradition of uncovering dramatic military narratives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Bob Drury written?

Bob Drury has written nineteen books across two series.

What was Bob Drury's first book?

Bob Drury’s first book is Fatso: Football When Men Were Really Men, published in 1987.

Does Bob Drury write with a co-author?

Yes, Bob Drury frequently collaborates with journalist Tom Clavin. Together they have written numerous bestselling military histories including The Heart of Everything That Is (2013) about Red Cloud, Valley Forge (2018), Blood and Treasure (2021), and Throne of Grace (2024). The partnership combines Drury’s reporting background with Clavin’s narrative skills.

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