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
Ongoing25 books (2001–2026)
Start with The Lions of Lucerne, the first of 25 books in the Scot Harvath series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Lions of Lucerne 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Path of the Assassin 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | State of the Union 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Blowback 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Takedown 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The First Commandment 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Last Patriot 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Apostle 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Foreign Influence 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Full Black 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Black List 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Hidden Order 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Act of War 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Code of Conduct 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Foreign Agent 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Use of Force 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Spymaster 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Backlash 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Near Dark 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Black Ice 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Rising Tiger 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Dead Fall 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Shadow of Doubt 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Edge of Honor 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Choke Point 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Scot Harvath Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2013–2015)
Start with Epilogue II: A Bonus Chapter to Hidden Order and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing2 books (2010–2026)
Start with The Athena Project and read in order.
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.