Los Gatos Library 10 Adventure Series

—Submitted by Los Gatos Librarian Henry Bankhead

1. Patrick O'Brian – Aubrey/Maturin Novels

For over 16 novels, Patrick O'Brian has been carrying readers away to the wave-tossed-seas with Nelson's navy. Steeped in exquisite period detail, breathtaking prose, and bold adventure. (amazon)

2. C. S. Forester – Hornblower  Saga

A British naval genius of the Napoleonic era, whose exploits and adventures on the high seas Forester chronicled in a series of eleven acclaimed historical novels. (amazon)

3. Bernard Cornwell – Sharpe Novels

Critically acclaimed, perennial New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell (Agincourt, The Fort, the Saxon Tales) makes real history come alive in his breathtaking historical fiction. Praised as “the direct heir to Patrick O’Brian” (The Economist), Cornwell has brilliantly captured the fury, chaos, and excitement of battle as few writers have ever done—perhaps most vividly in his phenomenally popular novels following the illustrious military career of British Army officer Richard Sharpe (amazon)

4. Dewey Lambdin – Alan Lewrie Naval Adventure

For fans of historical fiction, Dewey Lambdin's Alan Lewrie series ranks alongside such greats as Patrick O'Brian and C.S. Forester for its terrific period detail and irresistible hero. (amazon)

5. Naomi Novik – Temeraire Series

Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain’s defense by taking to the skies ... not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons. (amazon)

6. Dudley Pope – Lord Ramage Series

Dudley Pope is well known, both as the creator of the Ramage novels and as a distinguished naval historian. Pope falsified his age in order to enlist in the British Merchant Navy during World War II. In action, his ship was torpedoed and he spent 14 days at sea in an open lifeboat. After being discharged due to the injuries he received, he worked as the naval and defense correspondent at the London Daily News. (amazon)

7. Seth Hunter – Nathan Peake novels

Nathan Peake, an officer in the British Royal Navy, fights against the French during the French Revolution

8. Frederick Marryat – Classics of Naval Fiction

Frank Mildmay is a rogue and a rascal who cuts a memorable swath as he move up the ranks of the early 19th-century Royal navy. (amazon)

9. George MacDonald Fraser – Flashman Series

This humorous adventure book will appeal to fans of historical fiction, military fiction, and British history as well as to fans of Clive Cussler, James Bond, and The Three Musketeers. (amazon)

10. David Weber – Honor Harrington Series

On Basilisk Station (or "HH1" as it's known to the faithful) is the first installment in David Weber's cult hit Honor Harrington series, which has charmed the socks off schoolgirls and sailors alike.