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Brad Thor

Brad Thor Reading Order

3 series · 30 books

Brad Thor is a prominent American author known for his gripping thrillers, particularly his work featuring intelligence operative Scot Harvath. With a prolific output of 30 books spanning three series—including Scot Harvath, Scot Harvath Short Stories/Novellas, and various standalone novels—he has captivated readers since 2001. Among his most notable titles are The Lions of Lucerne and The First Commandment, showcasing his talent for high-stakes storytelling.

Scot Harvath Series

Ongoing

25 books (2001–2026)

Start with The Lions of Lucerne, the first of 25 books in the Scot Harvath series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Lions of Lucerne
The Lions of Lucerne
2
Cover of Path of the Assassin
Path of the Assassin
3
State of the Union
4
Cover of Blowback
Blowback
5
Cover of Takedown
Takedown
6
Cover of The First Commandment
The First Commandment
7
Cover of The Last Patriot
The Last Patriot
8
Cover of The Apostle
The Apostle
9
Cover of Foreign Influence
Foreign Influence
10
Cover of Full Black
Full Black
11
Cover of Black List
Black List
12
Cover of Hidden Order
Hidden Order
13
Cover of Act of War
Act of War
14
Cover of Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
15
Cover of Foreign Agent
Foreign Agent
16
Use of Force
17
Spymaster
18
Backlash
19
Cover of Near Dark
Near Dark
20
Cover of Black Ice
Black Ice
21
Cover of Rising Tiger
Rising Tiger
22
Dead Fall
23
Shadow of Doubt
24
Edge of Honor
25
Choke Point

Scot Harvath Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2015)

Start with Epilogue II: A Bonus Chapter to Hidden Order and read in order.

#Title
1
Epilogue II: A Bonus Chapter to Hidden Order
2
Free Fall: A Prelude to Hidden Order
3
The Athens Solution

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2010–2026)

Start with The Athena Project and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Athena Project
The Athena Project
2
Cold Zero(With: Ward Larsen)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Brad Thor written?
Brad Thor has written 30 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Brad Thor series?
Here are the first books in Brad Thor's series: Scot Harvath: The Lions of Lucerne; Scot Harvath Short Stories/Novellas: Epilogue II: A Bonus Chapter to Hidden Order.
What order should I read Brad Thor's books?
We recommend reading Brad Thor's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Brad Thor still writing new books?
Yes, Brad Thor has 2 ongoing series: Scot Harvath, Standalone Novels.

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