James Barrington Reading Order

2 books (2020–2021)

The Ben Morgan series comprises two action-thriller novels by James Barrington, published in 2020 and 2021. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Cyberstrike: London followed by Cyberstrike: DC. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Cyberstrike: London and read in order.

7 books (2008–2017)

The Chris Bronson series is a seven-book mystery and thriller collection published between 2008 and 2017, now complete. The books follow a consistent protagonist across interconnected adventures involving historical mysteries and archaeological intrigue. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with The First Apostle and concluding with The Templar Heresy. Author James Barrington wrote the first five entries under the pen name James Becker before continuing the series under his own name.

Start with The First Apostle(As:James Becker), the first of 7 books in the Chris Bronson series.

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1	The First Apostle(As:James Becker) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Moses Stone(As:James Becker) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Messiah Secret(As:James Becker) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Nosferatu Scroll(As:James Becker) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Echo of the Reich(As:James Becker) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Lost Testament(As:James Becker) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Templar Heresy(As:James Becker) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2011–2018)

The Eddie Dawson series consists of three complete thrillers published between 2011 and 2018. These action-packed mystery novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Right and Glory, followed by To Do or Die, and concluding with Operation XD. The series blends espionage and adventure elements across its three installments.

Start with Right and Glory and read in order.

4 books (2015–2023)

James Barrington's James Becker Collections is a four-book series of mystery thrillers published between 2015 and 2023, featuring titles that blend action and adventure across its entries. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Thoth's Riddle: Masters of the Dark Arts and Humanities, followed by Hieroglyphs, Invasion of the Toxic Mutant Army, and Flights of Fantasy. Each installment builds on the foundation of its predecessors within this interconnected narrative arc.

Start with Thoth's Riddle: Masters of the Dark Arts and Humanities, the first of 4 books in the James Becker Collections series.

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1	Thoth's Riddle: Masters of the Dark Arts and Humanities 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Thoth's Riddle: Hieroglyphs 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Thoth's Riddle: Invasion of the Toxic Mutant Army 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Thoth's Riddle: Flights of Fantasy 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2017–2017)

2 books (2021–2023)

The Natasha Black series consists of two spy thrillers published between 2021 and 2023, following a sequence that should be read in publication order. The series appears to be complete, with Black Ops: Red Alert serving as the entry point, followed by Black Ops: Red Death. These action-packed novels blend mystery and espionage elements within the author's established thriller style.

Start with Black Ops: Red Alert and read in order.

2 books (2008–2018)

This complete non-fiction series by James Barrington consists of two books published between 2008 and 2018. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Joint Force Harrier, co-written with Ade Orchard, followed by John Browning. Both titles blend mystery, thriller elements, and action-adventure perspectives within factual narratives.

Start with Joint Force Harrier(With: Ade Orchard) and read in order.

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1	Joint Force Harrier(With: Ade Orchard) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	John Browning 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2004–2019)

James Barrington's Paul Richter series comprises ten complete books published between 2004 and 2019, spanning the mystery, thriller, and action-adventure genres. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Overkill and concluding with Bioweapon. All entries follow a connected narrative featuring the same protagonist across various espionage and international crises.

Start with Overkill, the first of 10 books in the Paul Richter series.

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1	Overkill 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Pandemic 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Foxbat 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Timebomb 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Payback 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Manhunt 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Retribution 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Insurrection 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Understrike 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Bioweapon 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2018–2019)

The Royal Navy Diaries by James Barrington is a completed two-book series that should be read in publication order, beginning with Falklands followed by H.M.S. Illustrious. Published between 2018 and 2019, this mystery and thriller series draws from action and adventure themes with nonfiction elements.

Start with Falklands and read in order.

1 book (2017–2017)

3 books (2012–2012)

James Barrington's three standalone novels were published in 2012 and can be read in any order, though publication order is recommended. The series includes two books written under the Jack Steel pseudonym—The Ripper Secret and The Titanic Secret—along with Uncommon Sense, attributed to Thomas Payne. These mystery and thriller novels blend action and adventure elements across different historical narratives.

Start with The Ripper Secret(As: Jack Steel) and read in order.

2 books (2012–2014)

James Barrington's Steven Hunter series comprises two complete thrillers published between 2012 and 2014, both released under the pen name James Becker. These action-packed mystery novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Trade-Off and followed by Cold Kill.

Start with Trade-Off(As:James Becker) and read in order.

3 books (2015–2017)

This complete three-book mystery thriller series by James Barrington, published between 2015 and 2017, should be read in publication order beginning with The Lost Treasure of the Templars. The books blend action and adventure with elements of historical intrigue centered on Templar lore. All three entries were originally released under the pen name James Becker and conclude the narrative arc.

Start with The Lost Treasure of the Templars(As:James Becker) and read in order.

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1	The Lost Treasure of the Templars(As:James Becker) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Templar Archive(As:James Becker) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Templar Brotherhood(As:James Becker) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible