Humphrey Hawksley Reading Order

3 books (2007–2013)

The Agent Kat Polinski Thriller series is a complete three-book mystery and action sequence by Humphrey Hawksley, published between 2007 and 2013. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The History Book / Security Breach, followed by Friends and Enemies and Home Run. This thriller series unfolds across a span of six years and is best experienced from the first book onward to follow the character's development and story arc.

Start with The History Book / Security Breach and read in order.

3 books (1997–2003)

Humphrey Hawksley's Future History trilogy consists of three espionage and political thrillers published between 1997 and 2003, with the complete series comprising Dragon Strike, Dragon Fire, and The Third World War. These books should be read in publication order to fully appreciate their interconnected narrative arc. Drawing on the author's background in international affairs and geopolitical analysis, the series explores high-stakes global conflicts and intelligence operations.

Start with Dragon Strike and read in order.

#	Title
1	Dragon Strike 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dragon Fire 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Third World War 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2009–2018)

Humphrey Hawksley's two-book non-fiction series explores geopolitical tensions and global conflict through investigative journalism and analysis. Published between 2009 and 2018, the series comprises Democracy Kills and Asian Waters, which should be read in publication order to fully appreciate Hawksley's developing arguments about international relations and regional security. The complete series examines contemporary threats to global stability through the lens of democratic institutions and maritime disputes.

Start with Democracy Kills and read in order.

#	Title
1	Democracy Kills 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Asian Waters 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2018–2026)

The Rake Ozenna Thriller series comprises six books published between 2018 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Follow the adventures in publication order, beginning with Man on Ice. This action-thriller sequence from Humphrey Hawksley blends mystery and suspense across its installments.

Start with Man on Ice, the first of 6 books in the Rake Ozenna Thriller series.

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1	Man on Ice 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Man on Edge 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Man on Fire 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Ice Islands 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Man on Edge 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Ice Islands 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1998–2026)

Humphrey Hawksley's three standalone thrillers were published between 1998 and 2001. While each novel can be read independently, readers should approach them in publication order beginning with Ceremony of Innocence, followed by Absolute Measures and Red Spirit. The complete series offers action-packed narratives that blend mystery and adventure across its three entries.

Start with Ceremony of Innocence and read in order.

#	Title
1	Ceremony of Innocence 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Absolute Measures 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Red Spirit 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Operation Icebreaker 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible