Boone Daniels Books in Order

This reading order guide provides the complete list of Boone Daniels books in order, from the very first to the latest, so you won’t miss anything!

About the Boone Daniels Series

The Boone Daniels books by Don Winslow are about surfing, mystery and crime in Pacific Beach, California. Boone Daniels is the main dude who loves to surf and hang out with his tight group of friends, the Dawn Patrol. They surf together in the mornings before dealing with the real world. Boone looks like he has it easy, but he’s got a tough past. He used to be a cop in San Diego, now he’s a private investigator. He doesn’t take his job seriously unless it’s personal. One big thing that’s personal to him is the case of the missing Rain. This case still haunts him and drives him to get justice.

What makes these books interesting is how Winslow mixes the easy life of surfers with the hard and dangerous world of crime. Boone’s work takes him into the dark underbelly of San Diego where there are lies, secrets and corruption. When a local surfer is killed and a young punk is blamed, Boone has to deal with the violence in his community. He chooses to help the accused which causes problems with his friends and neighbors. This choice puts his relationships at risk. In the books, Boone fights not only outside dangers but also his own personal demons, like big waves he can’t control.

If you like the Boone Daniels series you like the real and emotional way the story is told. The books have fun moments, sad moments and intense moments so you feel like you’re right there with Boone – surfing or facing the dark side of the city. Don Winslow makes Pacific Beach come alive and the characters feel real and deep. If you like stories about friendship, loyalty and fighting for what’s right all set by the ocean the Boone Daniels books are for you. Whether you like the sun, the waves or a good mystery these books have it all from start to finish.