Anthony “Patch” Pacino Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Dark Transit |
2021 |
Buy |
| Panic Switch |
2023 |
Buy |
| Ambush of the Dragon |
2025 |
Buy |
| Lion of the Seven Seas |
2025 |
Buy |
Michael Pacino Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Voyage of the Devilfish |
1992 |
Buy |
| Attack of the Seawolf |
1993 |
Buy |
| Phoenix Sub Zero |
1995 |
Buy |
| Mosca cieca |
2003 |
N/A |
| Barracuda |
1996 |
N/A |
| Barracuda: Final Bearing |
1996 |
Buy |
| Piranha: Firing Point |
1997 |
Buy |
| Threat Vector |
2000 |
Buy |
| Terminal Run |
2002 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Complete Idiot’s Guide to Submarines |
2003 |
Buy |
Peter Vornado Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Emergency Deep |
2004 |
Buy |
| Vertical Dive |
2005 |
Buy |
Michael DiMercurio writes submarine thrillers informed by his experience as a U.S. Navy submarine officer. His debut, Voyage of the Devilfish (1992), established the Michael Pacino character who would anchor nine novels of undersea warfare. DiMercurio’s technical knowledge gives his action sequences a level of detail that submarine fiction fans prize.
His three series form a connected saga spanning the Pacino family. The original Michael Pacino books cover Cold War and post-Cold War submarine operations. The Peter Vornado novels follow a contemporary of Pacino’s. Most recently, the Anthony “Patch” Pacino series picks up with Michael’s son, extending the family’s story into the 2020s. DiMercurio has also written a non-fiction guide to submarines, rounding out a catalog built on deep expertise in undersea warfare.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Michael DiMercurio written?
Michael DiMercurio has written sixteen books across four series.
What was Michael DiMercurio's first book?
Michael DiMercurio’s first book is Voyage of the Devilfish, published in 1992.
What connects Michael DiMercurio's three thriller series?
The three series are linked by the Pacino family. The Michael Pacino series follows submarine commander Michael Pacino across nine books. The Peter Vornado books feature a colleague from the same era. The Anthony “Patch” Pacino series follows Michael’s son, continuing the family’s naval legacy into a new generation.