Books in Order: An Engaging Journey Through Barry Sadler's Novels
About the Author: Barry Sadler
Barry Sadler (1940-1989) was a celebrated American author renowned for his exceptional military fiction novels. He created the renowned Casca series that was later brought back to life by subsequent authors. Before zipping into the literary world, Sadler served in the U.S. Army being a Green Beret medic and Staff Sergeant during the Vietnam War era. Not only was Sadler adept at penning down gripping war stories, but his musical flair also seeped into the hearts of many with his album, “The Ballad of the Green Berets,” which plagued the airwaves with a hit single by the same name.
1978 saw a dark cloud hover over Sadler’s life when he shot country music singer-songwriter Lee Emerson Bellamy due to a dispute over a woman, Darlene Sharp. The incident, further aggravated by Bellamy’s persistent harassing calls and threats, led Sadler to serve a sentence for voluntary manslaughter. However, he only served 21 days of his 4-5 years sentence.
A Closer Look at Barry Sadler’s Unique Writing Style
The strength of Sadler’s writing style lies in his detailed narration. Having served in the military, his accounts of the front line came from an intimately informed perspective, making his stories feel authentic and engaging. His firsthand experiences of the Vietnam War served as the backdrop for his tales, inspiring readers with the harsh realities and heroics of war. Through his seamless transitions and concise prose, each story is exceedingly readable and easy to follow.
Sadler’s combat-infused narratives had an unmatchable rhythm, reflecting his flair for music. He was adept at creating suspense, making every page turn a thrill that kept readers on the edge of their seats.
Barry Sadler’s Books in Order
Ascending to the literary scene in 1977, Barry Sadler’s first masterpiece was “The Eternal Mercenary: A Novel of the Vietnam War.” This marked the beginning of an illustrious career dotted with numerous captivating novels. His final piece was “Rescue“, which was published posthumously in 1991. Here’s a categorised look at Barry Sadler’s books in order of their release:
Publication Order of Casca Books
(with Tony Roberts, Michael B. Goodwin)
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| The Eternal Mercenary | (1979) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| God of Death | (1979) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The War Lord | (1980) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| Panzer Soldier | (1980) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Barbarian | (1981) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Persian | (1982) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Damned | (1982) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| Soldier of Fortune | (1983) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Sentinel | (1983) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Conquistador | (1984) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Legionnaire | (1984) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The African Mercenary | (1984) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Assassin | (1985) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Phoenix | (1985) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Pirate | (1985) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| Desert Mercenary | (1986) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Warrior | (1987) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Cursed | (1987) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Samurai | (1988) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| Soldier of Gideon | (1988) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Trench Soldier | (1989) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Mongol | (1990) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Liberator | (1999) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Defiant | (2001) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| Halls of Montezuma | (2006) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| Johnny Reb | (2007) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Confederate | (2008) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Avenger | (2008) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| Immortal Dragon | (2008) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| Napoleon’s Soldier | (2009) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Conqueror | (2009) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Anzac | (2010) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Outlaw | (2010) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
s) cover" width="60" height="90" /> | Devil’s Horseman | (2010) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Minuteman | (2011) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| Roman Mercenary | (2012) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Continental | (2012) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| Sword Of The Brotherhood | (2014) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Crusader | (2014) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| Blitzkrieg | (2014) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Longbowman | (2014) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| Barbarossa | (2015) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| Scourge Of Asia | (2015) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| Balkan Mercenary | (2016) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| Emperor’s Mercenary | (2016) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Cavalryman | (2017) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Viking | (2017) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Austrian | (2018) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Lombard | (2018) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
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| The Saracen | (2019) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Rough Rider | (2020) | 📚 Buy on Amazon | |
| The Last Defender | (2020) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |