Civil War at Sea books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Civil War at Sea series?"

"There are three books in the Civil War at Sea series, published between 2001 and 2005."

Q: "What is the first book in the Civil War at Sea series?"

"The first book in the Civil War at Sea series is Fire on the Waters, published in 2001."

Q: "Do you need to read David Poyer's other books before reading Civil War at Sea?"

"No. The Civil War at Sea trilogy is completely standalone and has no connection to Poyer's contemporary military fiction. You can pick up Fire on the Waters without any prior knowledge of his other series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Fire on the Waters	2001	David Poyer	Buy
2	A Country of Our Own	2003	David Poyer	Buy
3	That Anvil Of Our Souls	2005	David Poyer	Buy

David Poyer brings the same attention to naval detail that defines his modern military fiction to the American Civil War in this trilogy. Fire on the Waters (2001) opens the series during the early days of the conflict, and subsequent books follow characters on both sides of the war as it plays out on the water. Poyer researched the period extensively, and the ships, tactics, and daily life aboard wartime vessels feel grounded in historical fact.

The trilogy stands completely apart from Poyer’s other work. Readers who enjoy Patrick O’Brian or C.S. Forester but want an American setting will find these books worth their time. Each novel can be read independently, though reading them in order provides the best sense of the war’s progression.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Civil War at Sea series?

There are three books in the Civil War at Sea series, published between 2001 and 2005.

What is the first book in the Civil War at Sea series?

The first book in the Civil War at Sea series is Fire on the Waters, published in 2001.

Do you need to read David Poyer's other books before reading Civil War at Sea?

No. The Civil War at Sea trilogy is completely standalone and has no connection to Poyer’s contemporary military fiction. You can pick up Fire on the Waters without any prior knowledge of his other series.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order