Cap Daniels Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Cap Daniels

For the best reading experience, you should start Cap Daniels' books with The Opening Chase, the first novel in the Chase Fulton series. If you want to get the earliest look at the characters, you can begin with the prequel novella, The Chase Is On, which introduces a young Chase Fulton and his mentor Dr. Robert Richter before the events of the main series.

Cap Daniels is famous for creating a highly connected, fast-paced thriller universe where plot lines build directly upon one another. Reading the books out of order will lead to major spoilers regarding character relationships, team dynamics, and international espionage arcs.

Chase Fulton Series in Publication Order

The Chase Fulton series follows a former collegiate baseball star who, after a career-ending injury, is recruited as a covert operative for the United States. His adventures combine high-seas navigation with black-ops missions, mostly set around the Caribbean, Florida, and international waters. Here is the chronological publication order of the primary series:

• The Opening Chase (2018)
• The Broken Chase (2018)
• The Stronger Chase (2018)
• The Unending Chase (2018)
• The Distant Chase (2019)
• The Entangled Chase (2019)
• The Devil's Chase (2019)
• The Angel's Chase (2019)
• The Forgotten Chase (2020)
• The Emerald Chase (2020)
• The Polar Chase (2020)
• The Burning Chase (2020)
• The Poison Chase (2021)
• The Bitter Chase (2021)
• The Blind Chase (2021)
• The Smuggler's Chase (2022)
• The Hollow Chase (2022)
• The Sunken Chase (2022)
• The Darker Chase (2022)
• The Abandoned Chase (2022)
• The Gambler's Chase (2023)
• Singer (2023)
• The Arctic Chase (2023)
• The Diamond Chase (2023)
• The Phantom Chase (2023)
• The Crimson Chase (2024)
• The Silent Chase (2024)
• The Shepherd's Chase (2024)
• The Scorpion's Chase (2024)
• The Creole Chase (2024)
• The Calling Chase (2025)
• The Capitol Chase (2025)
• The Stolen Chase (2025)
• The Widow's Chase (2025)
• The Sacred Chase (2026)
• The Assassin's Chase (2026)
• The Reckoning Chase (Upcoming - September 2026)

Avenging Angel: Seven Deadly Sins Spin-Off Series

This gripping spin-off features Anastasia "Anya" Burinkova, a former Russian SVR assassin who defects to the United States. Working alongside U.S. federal agents, Anya battles organized crime and her former employers in the Russian Mafia. The series is structured around the seven deadly sins:

1. The Russian's Pride (2020)
2. The Russian's Greed (2021)
3. The Russian's Gluttony (2021)
4. The Russian's Lust (2022)
5. The Russian's Sloth (2023)
6. The Russian's Envy (2024)
7. The Russian's Wrath (2025)

The Ultimate Combined Crossover Reading Order

Because Anya Burinkova and other characters cross over frequently between the two series, reading them in combined chronological order is highly recommended by fans and the author. This prevents character updates from being spoiled and ensures you see the timeline unfold exactly as intended:

• Chase Fulton Books 1–11
• Avenging Angel Book 1: The Russian's Pride
• Chase Fulton Books 12–13
• Avenging Angel Book 2: The Russian's Greed
• Chase Fulton Books 14–16
• Avenging Angel Book 3: The Russian's Gluttony
• Chase Fulton Books 17–19
• Avenging Angel Book 4: The Russian's Lust
• Chase Fulton Books 20–22 (including Singer)
• Avenging Angel Book 5: The Russian's Sloth
• Chase Fulton Books 23–24
• Avenging Angel Book 6: The Russian's Envy
• Chase Fulton Books 25–30 (up to The Creole Chase)
• Avenging Angel Book 7: The Russian's Wrath
• Chase Fulton Books 31–35 (and beyond)

Standalone Novels & Companion Stories

Aside from his main espionage universes, Cap Daniels has written standalone fiction and companion novellas that provide extra depth to his maritime settings:

We Were Brave (2019)

A standalone historical action novel that shifts away from modern-day intelligence ops to explore themes of courage and survival under pressure.

I Am Gypsy (2018)

An experimental novella written from the literal perspective of a sailboat named Gypsy. It follows the vessel's journey through different families and a massive hurricane. Proceeds from this book were dedicated to Hurricane Michael relief efforts.

What to Know Before You Start

Cap Daniels brings an exceptional level of technical realism to his thrillers. As a former Air Force veteran, pilot, scuba instructor, and active Florida Gulf Coast sailing charter captain, his descriptions of boat operations, weapons handling, and nautical survival are highly accurate. If you enjoy authors like John D. MacDonald (Travis McGee series) or Randy Wayne White (Doc Ford series), you will appreciate Daniels' blend of regional Florida charm, technical military expertise, and quick-witted protagonist dynamics.