Brad Thor Books In Order
Brad Thor is an American thriller author of spy thrillers, best known for the Scot Harvath series.
This page lists all Brad Thor books in order for his series and standalone novels, organized by publication order.
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Scot Harvath Series (Books in Order)
The Scot Harvath series follows Scot Harvath, a former Navy SEAL whose career in the Secret Service leads him into secret counterterrorism missions around the world.
Reading Order
- The Lions of Lucerne (#1), 2002
- Path of the Assassin (#2), 2003
- State of the Union (#3), 2004
- Blowback (#4), 2005
- Takedown (#5), 2006
- The First Commandment (#6), 2007
- The Last Patriot (#7), 2008
- The Apostle (#8), 2009
- Foreign Influence (#9), 2010
- Full Black (#10), 2011
- Black List (#12), 2012
- Free Fall (#11.5), 2013
- Hidden Order ( #12), 2013
- Epilogue II (#12.5), 2013
- Act of War (#13), 2014
- Code of Conduct (#14), 2015
- The Athens Solution (#14.5), 2015
- Foreign Agent (#15), 2016
- Use of Force (#16), 2017
- Spymaster (#17), 2018
- Backlash (#18), 2019
- Near Dark (#19), 2020
- Black Ice (#20), 2021
- Rising Tiger (#21), 2022
- Dead Fall (#22), 2023
- Shadow of Doubt (#23), 2024
- Edge of Honor (#24), 2025
- Choke Point (#25), 2026, expected June 2026
Who is Scot Harvath?
Scot Harvath is the main character in Brad Thor’s bestselling thriller series. He is a former Navy SEAL and Secret Service agent who later works in covert roles that are tied to combating U.S. terrorism.
Over the course of the series, he works mostly independently from traditional government agencies, taking on dangerous missions that are aimed at preventing terrorist attacks and other national security threats, both in the United States and abroad.
The Athena Project Series (Books in Order)
The Athena Project is a standalone spin-off novel set within the world of Scot Harvath.
- The Athena Project, 2014
Short Story Anthologies
- Thriller: Stories to Keep You Up All Night, 2006 (edited by James Patterson)
- Suspense Magazine, November 2010, 2010
Standalone Novels
- Cold Zero, 2026 (with Ward Larsen)
Brad Thor Biography
Brad Thor is an American author who writes thriller novels, including the Scot Harvath series.
Official website: bradthor.com
Brad Thor was born in 1969 in Chicago, Illinois, where he grew up. He attended the Sacred Heart Schools and then the Francis W. Parker School before enrolling at the University of Southern California. Initially, he studied business but later switched to creative writing and film production, graudating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
First he worked in television as a producer, writer, and host of the Glenn Beck Public Television travel series, Traveling Lite, and later he transitioned to writing novels. His writing reveals his extensive research into national security, intelligence, and counterterrorism topics.
In addition to writing fiction, Brad Thor also worked at the Department of Homeland Security Analytic Red Cell Unit, and was a member of the Alexandrian Defense Group. He has given regularly lectures to law enforcement and defense-related organizations on emerging threats. His novels are known for combining contemporary geopolitical issues with fast-paced storytelling.
Awards and Nominations
Nominations and Shortlists
- The Last Patriot – International Thriller Writers Award for Best Thriller, nomination (2009)
- Blowback – Named to NPR’s Top 100 “Killer Thrillers,” reader poll (2010)
- Backlash – Barry Award for Best Thriller, nomination (2020)
I’m really surprised that Robert Crais isn’t listed amongst the list of “similar authors” to Michael Connelly. Especially because you actually mention that Harry Bosch sometimes appears with a cameo rôle in Some Robert Crais books. Also, because one of Crais’s main detective characters, Elvis Cole, makes a cameo appearance in at least one Harry Bosch book.
You are absolutely right, he should be on the list, and he is now.