Nicholas Cain

Nicholas Cain is a well-known American author, particularly recognized for his action-adventure novels. Born and raised in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Cain had a strong connection to the great outdoors from a young age. This love for adventure and excitement would later be reflected in his writing.

Cain's life took a dramatic turn when he volunteered for the Vietnam War. His experiences during this time significantly influenced his writing, providing him with a wealth of material to draw upon for his action-packed novels. After serving in the war, Cain went on to have a successful career in law enforcement. This professional background gave him a unique insight into the world of crime and investigation, further enriching his stories.

Throughout his writing career, Cain published over thirty novels, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the action and adventure genre. He wrote under various pseudonyms, including Jonathan Cain, Robert Baxter, Jack Hawkins, and Nik-Uhernik. However, in 1990, Cain decided to step away from writing and pursue a new career as a private investigator in Los Angeles. This change allowed him to continue exploring the world of crime and investigation, but from a different perspective. Despite no longer writing, Cain's novels remain popular among readers, continuing to inspire new generations of action and adventure enthusiasts.
Able Team Books
# Title Year
1 Tower of Terror 1982
2 The Hostaged Island 1982
3 Amazon Slaughter 1983
4 Warlord of Azatlan 1983
5 Cairo Countdown 1983
6 Justice By Fire 1983
7 Army of Devils 1983
8 Into the Maze 1984
9 Scorched Earth 1984
10 Five Rings of Fire 1984
11 Deathbites 1984
12 They Came to Kill 1984
13 Shot to Hell 1985
14 Fire And Maneuver 1985
15 Ironman 1985
16 Death Strike 1985
17 The World War III Game 1986
18 Hard Kill 1986
19 Blood Gambit 1986
20 The Iron God 1986
21 Cajun Angel 1986
22 Ghost Train 1987
23 Miami Crush 1987
24 Death Ride 1987
25 Hit And Run 1987
26 Firecross 1987
27 Strike Force 1988
28 Final Run 1988
29 Cold Steel 1988
30 Clear Shot 1988
31 Red Menace 1988
32 Blood Mark 1989
33 Kill Orbit 1989
34 Night Heat 1989
35 Death Hunt 1990
36 Dueling Missiles 1990
37 Hostile Fire 1990
38 Counterblow 1990
39 Cult War 1990
Chopper 1 Books (as Jack Hawkins)
# Title Year
1 Blood Trails 1986
2 Tunnel Warriors 1987
3 Jungle Sweep 1987
4 Red River 1987
5 Renegade Mias 1987
6 Suicide Mission 1987
7 Kill Zone 1987
8 Death Brigade 1988
9 Payback 1988
10 Monsoon Massacre 1988
11 Sky Strike 1988
12 Sniper Kill 1988
13 Riverine Slaughter 1989
14 Combat Killers 1989
15 Warrior Sky 1989
Little Saigon Books
# Title Year
1 Abel's War 1989
2 Death for Sale 1989
3 Street Tricks 1989
4 Off Limits 1989
5 Rough Cut 1989
War Dogs Books (as Nik Uhernik)
# Title Year
1 War Dogs 1984
2 M-16 Jury 1985
3 Busting Caps 1985
4 Body Count 1986
Saigon Commandos Books (as Jonathan Cain)
# Title Year
1 Saigon Commandos 1983
2 Code Zero Shots Fired 1984
3 Dinky Dau Death 1984
4 Cherry Boy Body Bag 1984
5 Boonie-Rat Body Burning 1984
6 Di Di Mau or Die 1984
7 Sac Mau, Victor Charlie 1985
8 You Die, Du Ma! 1985
9 Mad Minute 1985
10 Torturers of Tet 1986
11 Hollowpoint Hell 1986
12 Suicide Squad 1986
Nicholas Cain Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Paul Bishop Presents... Disorderly Conduct: Another Ten Tales of Murder & Mayhem 2019
2 Paul Bishop Presents... Bandit Territory: Ten New Tales of Murder & Mayhem 2019