Riley & Cole/The Shipwreck Adventures books in order

The Riley & Cole/Shipwreck Adventures series by Christine Kling follows a marine archaeologist and an ex-spy as they investigate underwater mysteries across the globe.
Series · Thriller · Adventure · Nautical Fiction

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Circle of Bones 2011 Christine Kling Buy
2 Dragon’s Triangle 2014 Christine Kling Buy
3 Knight’s Cross 2015 Christine Kling Buy

The Riley & Cole series, also called the Shipwreck Adventures, follows marine archaeologist Riley and former intelligence operative Cole as they dive into mysteries connected to sunken vessels. Circle of Bones (2011) centers on a lost World War II submarine in the Caribbean. Dragon’s Triangle (2014) and Knight’s Cross (2015) expand the scope with new locations and deeper conspiracies.

The series combines underwater exploration with espionage and historical intrigue. Christine Kling draws on her own sailing experience to keep the nautical details grounded.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Riley & Cole/The Shipwreck Adventures series?

There are three books in the Riley & Cole/The Shipwreck Adventures series, published between 2011 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Riley & Cole/The Shipwreck Adventures series?

The first book in the Riley & Cole/The Shipwreck Adventures series is Circle of Bones, published in 2011.

What is the Shipwreck Adventures series about?

Riley and Cole travel the world investigating shipwrecks tied to historical secrets and modern danger. Circle of Bones involves a WWII-era submarine in the Caribbean, Dragon’s Triangle moves to the Pacific, and Knight’s Cross takes them into European waters.

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