Stony Man — by Don Pendleton

Stony Man Doctrine Don Pendleton Book - 1
Jun-1983

Stony Man II Don Pendleton Book - 2
May-1991

Stony Man III Don Pendleton Book - 3
Sep-1991

Stony Man IV Don Pendleton Book - 4
Feb-1992

Stony Man V Don Pendleton Book - 5
Sep-1992

Stony Man VI Don Pendleton Book - 6
Feb-1993

Stony Man VII Don Pendleton Book - 7
Jun-1993

Stony Man VIII Don Pendleton Book - 8
Sep-1993

Strikepoint Don Pendleton Book - 9
Feb-1994

Secret Arsenal Don Pendleton Book - 10
Apr-1994

Target America Don Pendleton Book - 11
Jun-1994

Blind Eagle Don Pendleton Book - 12
Aug-1994

Warhead Don Pendleton Book - 13
Oct-1994

Deadly Agent Don Pendleton Book - 14
Dec-1994

Blood Debt Don Pendleton Book - 15
Feb-1995

Deep Alert Don Pendleton Book - 16
Apr-1995

Vortex Don Pendleton Book - 17
Jun-1995

Stinger Don Pendleton Book - 18
Aug-1995

Nuclear Nightmare Don Pendleton Book - 19
Oct-1995

Terms of Survival Don Pendleton Book - 20
Dec-1995

Satan's Thrust Don Pendleton Book - 21
Mar-1996

Sunflash Don Pendleton Book - 22
May-1996

The Perishing Game Don Pendleton Book - 23
Jun-1996

Bird of Prey Don Pendleton Book - 24
Sep-1996

Skylance Don Pendleton Book - 25
Nov-1996

Flashback Don Pendleton Book - 26
Jan-1997

Asian Storm Don Pendleton Book - 27
Mar-1997

Blood Star Don Pendleton Book - 28
May-1997

Eye of the Ruby Don Pendleton Book - 29
Jul-1997

Virtual Peril Don Pendleton Book - 30
Sep-1997

Night of the Jaguar Don Pendleton Book - 31
Nov-1997

Law of Last Resort Don Pendleton Book - 32
Jan-1998

Punitive Measures Don Pendleton Book - 33
Mar-1998

Reprisal Don Pendleton Book - 34
May-1998

Message to America Don Pendleton Book - 35
Jul-1998

Stranglehold Don Pendleton Book - 36
Sep-1998

Triple Strike Don Pendleton Book - 37
Nov-1998

Enemy Within Don Pendleton Book - 38
Jan-1999

Breach of Trust Don Pendleton Book - 39
Mar-1999

Betrayal Don Pendleton Book - 40
May-1999

Silent Invader Don Pendleton Book - 41
Jul-1999

Edge of Night Don Pendleton Book - 42
Sep-1999

Zero Hour Don Pendleton Book - 43
Nov-1999

Thirst for Power Don Pendleton Book - 44
Jan-2000

Star Venture Don Pendleton Book - 45
Mar-2000

Hostile Instinct Don Pendleton Book - 46
May-2000

Command Force Don Pendleton Book - 47
Jun-2000

Conflict Imperative Don Pendleton Book - 48
Aug-2000

Dragon Fire Don Pendleton Book - 49
Oct-2000

Judgment in Blood Don Pendleton Book - 50
Dec-2000

Doomsday Directive Don Pendleton Book - 51
Feb-2001

Tactical Response Don Pendleton Book - 52
Apr-2001

Countdown to Terror Don Pendleton Book - 53
Jun-2001

Vector Three Don Pendleton Book - 54
Aug-2001

Extreme Measures Don Pendleton Book - 55
Oct-2001

State of Aggression Don Pendleton Book - 56
Dec-2001

Sky Killers Don Pendleton Book - 57
Feb-2002

Condition Hostile Don Pendleton Book - 58
Apr-2002

Prelude to War Don Pendleton Book - 59
Jun-2002

Defensive Action Don Pendleton Book - 60
Aug-2002

Rogue State Don Pendleton Book - 61
Oct-2002

Deep Rampage Don Pendleton Book - 62
Dec-2002

Freedom Watch Don Pendleton Book - 63
Feb-2003

Roots of Terror Don Pendleton Book - 64
Apr-2003

The Third Protocol Don Pendleton Book - 65
Jun-2003

Axis Of Conflict Don Pendleton Book - 66
Aug-2003

Echoes Of War Don Pendleton Book - 67
Oct-2003

Outbreak Don Pendleton Book - 68
Dec-2003

Day of Decision Don Pendleton Book - 69
Feb-2004

Ramrod Intercept Don Pendleton Book - 70
Apr-2004

Terms of Control Don Pendleton Book - 71
Jun-2004

Rolling Thunder Don Pendleton Book - 72
Aug-2004

Cold Objective Don Pendleton Book - 73
Oct-2004

The Chameleon Factor Don Pendleton Book - 74
Dec-2004

Silent Arsenal Don Pendleton Book - 75
Feb-2005

Gathering Storm Don Pendleton Book - 76
Apr-2005

Full Blast Don Pendleton Book - 77
Jun-2005

Maelstrom Don Pendleton Book - 78
Aug-2005

Promise To Defend Don Pendleton Book - 79
Oct-2005

Doomsday Conquest Don Pendleton Book - 80
Dec-2005

Sky Hammer Don Pendleton Book - 81
Feb-2006

Vanishing Point Don Pendleton Book - 82
Apr-2006

Doom Prophecy Don Pendleton Book - 83
Jun-2006

Sensor Sweep Don Pendleton Book - 84
Aug-2006

Hell Dawn Don Pendleton Book - 85
Oct-2006

Oceans Of Fire Don Pendleton Book - 86
Dec-2006

Extreme Arsenal Don Pendleton Book - 87
Feb-2007

Starfire Don Pendleton Book - 88
Apr-2007

Neutron Force Don Pendleton Book - 89
Jun-2007

Red Frost Don Pendleton Book - 90
Aug-2007

China Crisis Don Pendleton Book - 91
Oct-2007

Capital Offensive Don Pendleton Book - 92
Dec-2007

Deadly Payload Don Pendleton Book - 93
Feb-2008

Act Of War Don Pendleton Book - 94
Apr-2008

Critical Effect Don Pendleton Book - 95
Nov-2007

Dark Star Don Pendleton Book - 96
Aug-2008

Splintered Sky Don Pendleton Book - 97
Oct-2008

Primary Directive Don Pendleton Book - 98
Apr-2008

Shadow War Don Pendleton Book - 99
Feb-2009

Hostile Dawn Don Pendleton Book - 100
Apr-2009

Drawpoint Don Pendleton Book - 101
Jun-2009

Terror Descending Don Pendleton Book - 102
Aug-2009

Sky Sentinels Don Pendleton Book - 103
Oct-2009

Extinction Crisis Don Pendleton Book - 104
Dec-2009

Season of Harm Don Pendleton Book - 105
Feb-2010

High Assault Don Pendleton Book - 106
Apr-2010

War Tides Don Pendleton Book - 107
Jun-2010

Extreme Instinct Don Pendleton Book - 108
Aug-2010

Target Acquisition Don Pendleton Book - 109
Oct-2010

Unified Action Don Pendleton Book - 110
Dec-2010

Critical Intelligence Don Pendleton Book - 111
Feb-2011

Orbital Velocity Don Pendleton Book - 112
Apr-2011

Power Grab Don Pendleton Book - 113
Jun-2011

Unconventional Warfare Don Pendleton Book - 114
Aug-2011

Extermination Don Pendleton Book - 115
Oct-2011

Terminal Guidance Don Pendleton Book - 116
Nov-2011

Armed Resistance Don Pendleton Book - 117
Feb-2012

Terror Trail Don Pendleton Book - 118
Apr-2012

Close Quarters Don Pendleton Book - 119
Jun-2012

Incendiary Dispatch Don Pendleton Book - 120
Aug-2012

Seismic Surge Don Pendleton Book - 121
Oct-2012

Choke Point Don Pendleton Book - 122
Dec-2012

Perilous Skies Don Pendleton Book - 123
Feb-2013

Nuclear Intent Don Pendleton Book - 124
Apr-2013

Counter Force Don Pendleton Book - 125
Jun-2013

Precipice Don Pendleton Book - 126
Aug-2013

Prodigy Effect Don Pendleton Book - 127
Oct-2013

Revolution Device Don Pendleton Book - 128
Dec-2013

Pulse Point Don Pendleton Book - 129
Feb-2014

Atomic Fracture Don Pendleton Book - 130
Apr-2014

Triplecross Don Pendleton Book - 131
Jun-2014

Cold Snap Don Pendleton Book - 132
Aug-2014

Domination Bid Don Pendleton Book - 133
Oct-2014

Death Dealers Don Pendleton Book - 134
Dec-2014

Mind Bomb Don Pendleton Book - 135
Feb-2015

Double Blindside Don Pendleton Book - 136
Apr-2015

Citadel of Fear Don Pendleton Book - 137
Jun-2015

War Tactic Don Pendleton Book - 138
Aug-2015

Death Minus Zero Don Pendleton Book - 139
Oct-2015

Exit Strategy Don Pendleton Book - 140
Dec-2015

Series Premise

The core premise revolves around Stony Man Farm, a top-secret, off-the-books anti-terrorist organization based in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, operating with the tacit authorization of the President. The facility serves as headquarters for two elite strike teams—Phoenix Force (a five-man international counter-terror unit) and Able Team (a three-man domestic action squad)—supported by cyber experts, logistics, and field support. The overall command falls to Mack Bolan (the Executioner), who transitioned from lone vigilante to strategic leader, overseeing missions to neutralize global threats that conventional forces cannot touch.

Each book presents a self-contained mission: a terrorist plot, hijacking, arms deal, biological attack, or international conspiracy threatening U.S. security or innocents. Teams deploy rapidly—often with minimal oversight—using advanced weapons, intelligence, and lethal efficiency to dismantle enemies. Plots typically involve rapid escalation, exotic locations, betrayals, and climactic confrontations. The series emphasizes preemptive strikes, moral gray areas (vigilante justice vs. official rules), and the personal toll on operatives.

The books are standalone in plot—each mission is complete with its own resolution—but recurring characters, team dynamics, and occasional callbacks to prior events create continuity. They do not strictly need to be read in order, as each novel introduces the threat and team anew, making them accessible entry points. However, reading sequentially enhances appreciation of character evolution (e.g., Bolan's leadership role, team members' growth), occasional cross-references, and the broader universe ties to the Executioner saga. Later books build on the established lore of Stony Man Farm.

Stony Man Series Characters

Mack Bolan (the Executioner) is the central figure: a legendary warrior who transitioned from lone vigilante to Stony Man's strategic commander. Tall, lethal, and morally driven, Bolan oversees missions, often joining the field when stakes are highest.



Phoenix Force (five-man international team):

- David McCarter (British, leader—skilled pilot and tactician).

- Gary Manning (Canadian demolitions expert).

- T.J. Hawkins (American rifleman).

- Calvin James (ex-SEAL medic).

- Rafael Encizo (Cuban explosives specialist).



Able Team (three-man domestic squad):

- Carl Lyons (ex-LAPD detective, tough and relentless).

- Pol Blancanales (Hispanic, smooth operator and interrogator).

- Gadgets Schwarz (electronics genius and gadgeteer).



Support staff:

- Hal Brognola: Justice Department liaison and Stony Man coordinator—Bolan's key ally in Washington.

- Aaron Kurtzman: Brilliant cyber expert who runs comms and intelligence.

- Barbara Price: Mission coordinator—efficient and level-headed.

Setting of the Stony Man Series

The series is set in the contemporary world (primarily 1990s–2010s), with missions spanning the globe. Stony Man Farm in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains serves as the secure base—isolated, high-tech, and fortified, with command centers, armories, and support staff. It's a symbol of covert power: hidden from public view yet central to America's defense.



Action unfolds worldwide:

- Urban centers (Washington D.C., New York, European capitals) for political intrigue or attacks.

- Remote hotspots (Middle East deserts, South American jungles, Southeast Asian islands, Eastern European cities) for terrorist strongholds or covert ops.

- High-seas operations, mountain strongholds, or underground facilities tied to villains' plans.



The global scope reflects post-Cold War threats—terrorism, rogue states, organized crime, and emerging dangers—while the American heartland (Virginia HQ) grounds the series in patriotic duty.

Tone & Themes of the Stony Man Series

The tone is intense, gritty, and relentlessly action-oriented, characteristic of Gold Eagle's men's adventure line. Prose is straightforward, cinematic, and fast-moving—short chapters, vivid combat descriptions, and rapid pacing keep adrenaline high. Violence is graphic and frequent—gun battles, explosions, hand-to-hand fights—but serves the plot rather than gratuitous excess.

Humor is dry and sparse: sarcastic banter among team members, ironic observations on enemies' plans, or gallows humor in dire situations. Emotional depth is limited—focus stays on duty, loyalty, and mission success—but moments of camaraderie, sacrifice, and quiet reflection add humanity. The mood is patriotic and uncompromising: threats to America are met with overwhelming force, justice is swift, and good triumphs through superior skill and resolve. The series delivers pure escapist thrills—high stakes, exotic locales, and heroic warriors—with a sense of righteous purpose.

The Stony Man series by Don Pendleton (and house authors) delivers high-octane, patriotic action thrillers that showcase elite warriors combating global terrorism with lethal precision and unyielding resolve. Through Mack Bolan, Phoenix Force, and Able Team's relentless missions from their hidden Virginia base to the world's deadliest hotspots, the books offer pure adrenaline-fueled escapism—fast plots, intense combat, and the satisfaction of justice delivered against overwhelming odds. While each novel stands alone, the recurring team and evolving threats create a cohesive universe that rewards longtime readers. The series remains a cornerstone of men's adventure fiction, celebrating duty, skill, and the fight against evil in a dangerous world.