1. Flight of the Old Dog: Published in 1987, this techno-thriller introduces the character Patrick McLanahan, a fighter pilot in the United States Navy. The story involves advanced fighter jet technology and a Soviet defector.
2. Day of the Cheetah: Released in 1989, Day of the Cheetah follows Patrick McLanahan on various combat and reconnaissance missions while revealing a secret American operation in Iran.
3. Storming Heaven: Published in 1991, Storming Heaven features McLanahan and introduces General Patrick Connor, another prominent character in Brown's novels. The plot revolves around an advanced Soviet submarine and international conflicts during the late stages of the Cold War.
4. Chain of Command: Released in 1993, Chain of Command sees McLanahan and CIA agent Rick Porter joining forces to unravel the mystery behind several nuclear explosions at U.S. Navy facilities.
5. Executive Orders: Published in 1996, Executive Orders follows Admiral Arnold Morgan, who must prevent the assassination of his close friend, the U.S. President, amidst political power struggles.
6. Shadows of Steel: Released in 1998, Shadows of Steel involves the stolen prototype of a future fighter aircraft called Phantom 41, causing military tensions between Russia and China.
7. The Last Mission: Published in 2007, The Last Mission features ex-pilot Bryan Denton, who becomes part of a special government task force on the brink of World War III between the U.S. and Russia.
These are just a few examples of Dale Brown's numerous thrillers. He has written more than twenty novels, many of which were bestsellers and explored geopolitical crises, international conflicts, advanced military technology, and espionage themes.