Order of Doc Ford Books
Doc Ford stands as the compelling protagonist of Randy Wayne White's acclaimed mystery series. This complex character leads a dual existence - a former government operative who has traded his covert past for the seemingly peaceful world of marine biology. Operating his supply business from his Florida home, Doc attempts to maintain a tranquil lifestyle far removed from his previous adventures.
Randy Wayne White launched this captivating series in 1990 with the debut novel Sanibel Flats. Since then, readers have been treated to a remarkably consistent publishing schedule, with White typically releasing one new Doc Ford adventure annually. The following chronological listing presents Randy Wayne White's Doc Ford novels in their original publication sequence:
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sanibel Flats | 1990 | |
| 2 |  The Heat Islands | 1992 | |
| 3 |  The Man Who Invented Florida | 1993 | |
| 4 |  Captiva | 1996 | |
| 5 |  North of Havana | 1997 | |
| 6 |  The Mangrove Coast | 1998 | |
| 7 |  Ten Thousand Islands | 2000 | |
| 8 |  Shark River | 2001 | |
| 9 |  Twelve Mile Limit | 2002 | |
| 10 |  Everglades | 2003 | |
| 11 |  Tampa Burn | 2004 | |
| 12 |  Dead of Night | 2005 | |
| 13 |  Dark Light | 2006 | |
| 14 |  Hunter's Moon | 2007 | |
| 15 |  Black Widow | 2008 | |
| 16 |  Dead Silence | 2009 | |
| 17 |  Deep Shadow | 2010 | |
| 18 |  Night Vision | 2011 | |
| 19 |  Chasing Midnight | 2012 | |
| 20 |  Night Moves | 2012 | |
| 21 |  Bone Deep | 2014 | |
| 22 |  Cuba Straits | 2015 | |
| 23 |  Deep Blue | 2016 | |
| 24 |  Mangrove Lightning | 2017 | |
| 25 |  Caribbean Rim | 2018 | |
| 26 |  Salt River | 2020 | |
| 27 |  One Deadly Eye | 2024 | |
| 28 |  Tomlinson's Wake | 2025 |