David Allin books

David Allin writes military fiction set during the Vietnam War, drawing on detailed historical knowledge to portray the experiences of soldiers in combat.

Non-Fiction

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Dalton Boys 2015 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Night Laager 2015 Buy
Storming the Gates of Eden 2015 Buy
The Crescent 2016 Buy
The Parrot’s Beak 2016 Buy
The Ba Nha Incident 2017 Buy
Attack on Nui Ba Den 2017 Buy
Snipe Hunt 2018 Buy
Firefight 2018 Buy
Prey for the Sniper 2019 Buy
Delta Tango 2019 Buy
Combat Loss 2020 Buy
Dirty Work 2021 Buy
Body Count 2021 Buy
Vengeance 2022 Buy
Broken Heroes 2022 Buy
Valley of Death 2023 Buy
Ambush Patrol 2024 Buy
Ground Attack 2024 Buy

David Allin has built his writing career around one setting: the Vietnam War. With 18 standalone novels published between 2015 and 2024, he has created a large body of work focused on the experiences of soldiers in one of America’s most controversial conflicts. His books cover different aspects of the war, from jungle patrols and sniper operations to the psychological toll of combat.

Allin’s novels are known for their attention to military detail and their willingness to show the war without glamorizing it. Titles like Night Laager, Firefight, and Valley of Death give a sense of the ground-level perspective he brings to each story.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David Allin written?

David Allin has written nineteen books across two series.

What was David Allin's first book?

David Allin’s first book is Night Laager, published in 2015.

Are David Allin's novels based on real events?

While his novels are fiction, Allin draws heavily on real Vietnam War operations, locations, and military tactics. His books aim for historical accuracy in their depiction of combat and soldier life during the war.

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