Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Deep | 2004 | Michael DiMercurio | Buy |
| 2 | Vertical Dive | 2005 | Michael DiMercurio | Buy |
The Peter Vornado duology follows a submarine commander operating in the same world as Michael Pacino. Emergency Deep and Vertical Dive, published in 2004 and 2005, bridge the gap between DiMercurio’s original Pacino series and the later Anthony Pacino books. Vornado brings a different personality to the conn, though the emphasis on realistic submarine operations remains constant.
The two books expand DiMercurio’s fictional universe beyond the Pacino family while maintaining the technical detail and action pacing his readers expect. They serve as both standalone submarine thrillers and connecting tissue in the larger saga.