Cody's Army books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Cody's Army series?"

"There are seven books in the Cody's Army series, published between 1986 and 1988."

Q: "What is the first book in the Cody's Army series?"

"The first book in the Cody's Army series is Cody's Army, published in 1986."

Q: "How is Cody's Army connected to Cody's War?"

"Cody's War is a modern continuation of the Cody's Army concept. Mertz revived the character and premise in 2019, updating the setting from Cold War-era conflicts to contemporary military operations."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Cody’s Army	1986	Stephen Mertz	Buy
2	Assault into Libya	1986	Stephen Mertz	Buy
3	Philippine Hardpunch	1987	Stephen Mertz	Buy
4	Belfast Blitz	1987	Stephen Mertz	Buy
5	D.C. Firestrike	1987	Stephen Mertz	Buy
6	Hellfire in Haiti	1988	Stephen Mertz	Buy
7	Sword of the Prophet	1988	Stephen Mertz	Buy

Cody’s Army ran for seven books between 1986 and 1988, featuring a covert military unit led by John Cody on missions across the globe. The books hit Libya, the Philippines, Belfast, Haiti, and Washington D.C., reflecting the geopolitical hotspots of the late Cold War era.

Published under the pen name Jim Case, the series was part of the men’s adventure boom of the 1980s. The books are short, fast-paced, and heavy on action, following the conventions of the genre.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Cody's Army series?

There are seven books in the Cody’s Army series, published between 1986 and 1988.

What is the first book in the Cody's Army series?

The first book in the Cody’s Army series is Cody’s Army, published in 1986.

How is Cody's Army connected to Cody's War?

Cody’s War is a modern continuation of the Cody’s Army concept. Mertz revived the character and premise in 2019, updating the setting from Cold War-era conflicts to contemporary military operations.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order