Matthew Quirk Reading Order

2 books (2016–2017)

Matthew Quirk's John Hayes series consists of two mystery thrillers published between 2016 and 2017. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Cold Barrel Zero followed by Dead Man Switch. These standalone-adjacent entries feature interconnected plots that unfold across the two novels.

Start with Cold Barrel Zero and read in order.

#	Title
1	Cold Barrel Zero 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dead Man Switch 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2012–2014)

This complete mystery thriller series by Matthew Quirk comprises two books published between 2012 and 2014, following protagonist Mike Ford through connected plots. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The 500, followed by The Directive. The series blends political intrigue with suspenseful storytelling, making it ideal for readers who enjoy contemporary thrillers with complex protagonists.

Start with The 500 and read in order.

#	Title
1	The 500 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Directive 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2019–2026)

Matthew Quirk has written five standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 2019 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Night Agent and continuing through Hour of the Assassin, Red Warning, Inside Threat (also titled Code Black), and The Method. Each novel stands alone as a complete story, making them accessible as individual reads while offering the satisfaction of following the author's evolving work across the collection.

Start with The Night Agent, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	The Night Agent 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hour of the Assassin 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Red Warning 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Inside Threat / Code Black 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Method 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible