Larry Laswell books

Larry Laswell is a US Navy veteran and author of the Marathon series, historical naval fiction set during the Cold War and World War II.

Marathon Reading Order

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The Marathon Watch: Ross 2015 Buy
Rendezvous 1988 N/A
Vows to the Fallen: O’Toole 2015 Buy
Homecoming 1989 N/A

Short Story Collections

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A Ship-Load of Sea Stories & 1 Fairy Tale, Vol. 1: Why Seaman Recruit Cockroach Went AWOL 2015 Buy
A Ship-Load of Sea Stories & 1 Fairy Tale, Vol. 2: I Believe 2016 Buy

Larry Laswell is a US Navy veteran who draws on eight years of active service for his fiction. He served as a mustang, rising from the enlisted ranks to earn an officer’s commission. His shipboard experience included duty aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid and the destroyer USS William M Wood.

His writing career centers on the Marathon series, historical naval fiction that spans from World War II to the Cold War era. He has also published two volumes of sea stories, drawing on the humor and camaraderie of life aboard Navy ships.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Larry Laswell written?

Larry Laswell has written six books across two series.

What was Larry Laswell's first book?

Larry Laswell’s first book is Rendezvous, published in 1988.

What is Larry Laswell's military background?

Larry Laswell served eight years in the US Navy as a mustang, meaning he rose from the enlisted ranks to receive an officer’s commission. He served as Main Engines officer aboard the USS Intrepid CV-11 and as Submarine Warfare Officer aboard the USS William M Wood DD-715.

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