Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rules of Engagement | 1991 | Joe Weber | Buy |
| 2 | Targets of Opportunity | 1993 | Joe Weber | Buy |
The Brad Austin series by Joe Weber consists of Rules of Engagement (1991) and Targets of Opportunity (1993). Both are Vietnam-era military thrillers that draw on Weber’s own experience as a Marine Corps fighter pilot.
The books focus on the tensions between following orders and surviving combat. Weber’s firsthand knowledge of military aviation gives the flying sequences and operational details an authority that pure research doesn’t match.