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Andrew Kaplan Reading Order

3 series · 13 books

Andrew Kaplan is an American thriller writer whose career spans nearly four decades of espionage and action fiction. He is best known for crafting tense spy narratives across multiple series, including works tied to the television franchises Homeland and Scorpion, as well as standalone novels that showcase his expertise in high-stakes suspense. With thirteen books published since 1985, Kaplan has established himself as a skilled practitioner of the spy thriller genre, combining intricate plots with the fast-paced momentum of adventure narratives.

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Homeland Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2014)

Andrew Kaplan's Homeland series consists of two espionage thrillers published in 2013 and 2014. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Carrie's Run followed by Saul's Game. These action-packed mystery thrillers expand on characters from the acclaimed television show, offering readers a two-book narrative arc that concludes with the final installment.

Start with Carrie's Run and read in order.

Scorpion Series

Complete

4 books (1985–2013)

Andrew Kaplan's Scorpion series comprises four complete standalone thrillers published between 1985 and 2013. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Scorpion and continuing through Scorpion Betrayal, Scorpion Winter, and Scorpion Deception. This action-packed mystery and thriller series delivers espionage-driven narratives across nearly three decades of publication.

Start with Scorpion, the first of 4 books in the Scorpion series.

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

7 books (1987–2024)

Andrew Kaplan's Standalone Novels series comprises seven independent mystery and thriller entries spanning from 1987 to 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. Each novel stands alone and can be read in any order, though reading them in publication order—beginning with Dragonfire and continuing through Hour of the Assassins, War of the Raven, Rogue Warfare, Chronology, Blue Madagascar, and Once Upon a Villa—allows readers to experience Kaplan's evolving style across nearly four decades of action-packed storytelling.

Start with Dragonfire, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Andrew Kaplan written?
Andrew Kaplan has written 13 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Andrew Kaplan series?
Here are the first books in Andrew Kaplan's series: Homeland: Carrie's Run; Scorpion: Scorpion.
What order should I read Andrew Kaplan's books?
We recommend reading Andrew Kaplan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Andrew Kaplan still writing new books?
Yes, Andrew Kaplan has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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