Isaac Biddlecomb books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Isaac Biddlecomb series?"

"There are six books in the Isaac Biddlecomb series, published between 1996 and 2022."

Q: "What is the first book in the Isaac Biddlecomb series?"

"The first book in the Isaac Biddlecomb series is By Force of Arms, published in 1996."

Q: "Do you need to read the Isaac Biddlecomb books in order?"

"Yes. The six books follow Isaac Biddlecomb's career through the American Revolution, from By Force of Arms (1996) to The Falmouth Frigate (2022). Events and character development carry across the series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	By Force of Arms	1996	James L. Nelson	Buy
2	The Maddest Idea	1997	James L. Nelson	Buy
3	The Continental Risque	1998	James L. Nelson	Buy
4	Lords of the Ocean	1999	James L. Nelson	Buy
5	All the Brave Fellows	2000	James L. Nelson	Buy
6	The Falmouth Frigate	2022	James L. Nelson	Buy

The Isaac Biddlecomb series follows a merchant sailor who becomes a naval officer during the American Revolution. By Force of Arms (1996) opens the series, and five more books track Biddlecomb through the war at sea, from privateering to commanding his own warship.

Nelson published five books in the series between 1996 and 2000, then returned more than two decades later with The Falmouth Frigate (2022). The series launched his career as a historical naval fiction writer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Isaac Biddlecomb series?

There are six books in the Isaac Biddlecomb series, published between 1996 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Isaac Biddlecomb series?

The first book in the Isaac Biddlecomb series is By Force of Arms, published in 1996.

Do you need to read the Isaac Biddlecomb books in order?

Yes. The six books follow Isaac Biddlecomb’s career through the American Revolution, from By Force of Arms (1996) to The Falmouth Frigate (2022). Events and character development carry across the series.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order