Mike Newton/Lyle Brandt Reading Order
28 series · 1055 books
Mike Newton is a prolific American author who has written over 1,000 books across 28 series spanning mystery, westerns, thrillers, and non-fiction. Publishing under both his own name and the pen name Lyle Brandt, Newton is best known for his extensive contributions to Don Pendleton's Executioner series, while also creating original works including the Able Team action series, the Ashton Ford science fiction mysteries, and numerous western and bounty hunter adventures. His career spanning from 1900 through 2022 demonstrates a remarkable versatility across genre fiction and factual storytelling.
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Able Team Series
Complete54 books (1982–1990)
The Able Team series is a 53-book action and thriller collection published between 1982 and 1990. Written primarily by Dick Stivers under house names including Don Pendleton, with contributions from various co-authors, the series is now complete. Readers should follow the publication order beginning with Texas Showdown to experience the full narrative arc of this action-adventure saga.
Start with Texas Showdown(By: Dick Stivers), the first of 53 books in the Able Team series.
Start this series with Texas Showdown(By: Dick Stivers)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Showdown(By: Dick Stivers) |
| 2 |  The Hostaged Island(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,L.R. Payne) |
| 3 | Tower of Terror(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers) |
| 4 |  Amazon Slaughter(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,C.J. Shiao) |
| 5 |  Army of Devils(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,G.H. Frost) |
| 6 |  Cairo Countdown(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Paul Hofrichter) |
| 7 |  Justice By Fire(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,G.H. Frost) |
| 8 |  Kill School(By: Dick Stivers) |
| 9 |  Warlord of Azatlan(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers) |
| 10 |  Deathbites(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers) |
| 11 |  Five Rings of Fire(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Tom Arnett) |
| 12 |  Into the Maze(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers) |
| 13 |  Royal Flush(By: Dick Stivers) |
| 14 |  Scorched Earth(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers) |
| 15 | They Came to Kill(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers) |
| 16 |  Death Strike(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers) |
| 17 |  Fire And Maneuver(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,G.H. Frost) |
| 18 |  Ironman(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers) |
| 19 |  Rain Of Doom(By: Dick Stivers) |
| 20 |  Shot to Hell(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Chuck Rogers) |
| 21 | Tech War(By: Dick Stivers) |
| 22 |  Blood Gambit(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Tom Arnett) |
| 23 |  Cajun Angel(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Chuck Rogers) |
| 24 |  Fall Back And Kill(By: Dick Stivers) |
| 25 |  Hard Kill(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Chuck Rogers) |
| 26 |  The Iron God(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Tom Arnett) |
| 27 |  The World War III Game(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Tom Arnett) |
| 28 |  Cowboy's Revenge(By: Dick Stivers) |
| 29 | Death Ride(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers) |
| 30 | Firecross(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Tom Arnett) |
| 31 |  Ghost Train(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Chuck Rogers) |
| 32 |  Hit And Run(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Chuck Rogers) |
| 33 |  Miami Crush(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Chuck Rogers) |
| 34 |  Clear Shot(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Ron Renauld) |
| 35 |  Cold Steel(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Ron Renauld) |
| 36 |  Death Code(By: Dick Stivers) |
| 37 |  Final Run(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Ron Renauld) |
| 38 |  Red Menace(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Ron Renauld) |
| 39 | Strike Force(By: Dick Stivers) |
| 40 |  Blood Mark(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Ron Renauld) |
| 41 |  Dead Zone(By: Dick Stivers) |
| 42 |  Kill Orbit(By: Nicholas Cain) |
| 43 |  Lethal Trade(By: Dick Stivers) |
| 44 |  Mean Streets(By: Dick Stivers) |
| 45 |  Night Heat(By: Nicholas Cain) |
| 46 |  White Fire(By: Dick Stivers) |
| 47 | Counterblow(By: Nicholas Cain) |
| 48 |  Cult War(By: Dick Stivers) |
| 49 |  Death Hunt(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Rod Pennington) |
| 50 | Dueling Missiles(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers) |
| 51 |  Dueling Missiles(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,DavidNorth) |
| 52 |  Hostile Fire(As: Don Pendleton, With: Dick Stivers,Ken Rose) |
| 53 |  Shadow Warriors(By: Dick Stivers) |
| 54 |  Skinwalker(By: Dick Stivers) |
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (1989–2022)
This two-book anthology series edited by Mike Newton and Lyle Brandt spans from 1989 to 2014 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Hot Blood: Tales of Erotic Horror followed by Serial Killer Quarterly Vol. 1 No. 3: Unsolved in North America. The series is complete and draws on the editors' expertise in mystery, thriller, western, and true crime subjects.
Start with Hot Blood Tales of Erotic Horror and read in order.
Start this series with Hot Blood Tales of Erotic Horror
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Hot Blood Tales of Erotic Horror |
| 2 | Serial Killer Quarterly Vol.1 No.3 "Unsolved in North America" |
| 3 | Under Western Stars: Stories by the Western Fictioneers |
| 4 | The Origins of Science Fiction |
Ashton Ford Series
Complete6 books (1986–1987)
The Ashton Ford series comprises six complete books published between 1986 and 1987 by Mike Newton writing as Lyle Brandt. This action-thriller western series should be read in publication order, beginning with Ashes to Ashes and continuing through Eye to Eye, Heart to Heart, Life to Life, Mind to Mind, and concluding with Time to Time.
Start with Ashes to Ashes, the first of 6 books in the Ashton Ford series.
Start this series with Ashes to Ashes
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Ashes to Ashes |
| 2 |  Eye To Eye |
| 3 |  Heart to Heart |
| 4 |  Life to Life |
| 5 |  Mind to Mind |
| 6 |  Time to Time |
Blaze! Western Series
Complete16 books (2015–2017)
The Blaze! Western series comprises 16 books published between 2015 and 2017, now complete. Written by multiple authors including Mike Newton, Lyle Brandt, Wayne D. Dundee, Jackson Lowry, Stephen Mertz, Robert J. Randisi, John Hegenberger, and Ben Boulden, these action-packed Western tales should be read in publication order beginning with Blaze! Ambushed. The series delivers fast-paced frontier adventures with gunfights, outlaws, and high-stakes drama across the Old West landscape.
Start with Blaze! Ambushed, the first of 16 books in the Blaze! Western series.
Start this series with Blaze! Ambushed
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Blaze! Ambushed |
| 2 | Blaze! Bitter Valley(By: Wayne D. Dundee) |
| 3 |  Blaze! Hatchet Men |
| 4 |  Blaze! Ride Hard, Shoot Fast(By: Wayne D. Dundee) |
| 5 | Blaze! Six-Gun Wedding(By: Jackson Lowry) |
| 6 | Blaze! Zombies Over Yonder(By: Stephen Mertz) |
| 7 |  Blaze!(By: Stephen Mertz) |
| 8 |  The Deadly Guns(By: Robert J. Randisi) |
| 9 |  Blaze! A Son of the Gun(By: Stephen Mertz) |
| 10 | Blaze! Badlands |
| 11 |  Blaze! Bloody Wyoming(By: John Hegenberger) |
| 12 | Blaze! Hell's Half Acre(By: Jackson Lowry) |
| 13 |  Blaze! Night Riders |
| 14 | Blaze! The Christmas Journey(By: Stephen Mertz) |
| 15 |  Blaze! Red Rock Rampage(By: Ben Boulden) |
| 16 |  Blaze! Spanish Gold(By: Ben Boulden) |
Bounty Man Series
Complete1 book (1979–1979)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Vengeance Ride:Bounty Man No. 1 |
Bureau Series
Complete10 books (2018–2019)
The Bureau series by Mike Newton and Lyle Brandt consists of ten complete novels published between 2018 and 2019, blending mystery, thriller, and western elements with action-driven storytelling. All titles should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood And Honor and concluding with When Honor Dies. This action-packed series follows a straightforward narrative arc across its decade-spanning run.
Start with Blood And Honor, the first of 10 books in the Bureau series.
Start this series with Blood And Honor
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood And Honor |
| 2 | Call To Honor |
| 3 | Code Of Honor |
| 4 | Crimes of Honor |
| 5 | Honor And Glory |
| 6 | In Honor Bound |
| 7 | In Honor's Name |
| 8 | Law of Honor |
| 9 | Price of Honor |
| 10 | When Honor Dies |
Crimes Canada Series
Complete16 books (2015–2020)
The Crimes Canada series comprises 16 nonfiction books published between 2015 and 2020, examining significant criminal cases and criminal history in Canada. Written by various authors including Mike Newton, Lyle Brandt, R.J. Parker, Peter Vronsky, and others, the series covers true crime cases ranging from organized crime to serial killers. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Hell's Angels Biker Wars. Each book can function as a standalone entry while contributing to a broader exploration of Canadian criminal history.
Start with Hell's Angels Biker Wars(By: R.J. Parker), the first of 16 books in the Crimes Canada series.
Start this series with Hell's Angels Biker Wars(By: R.J. Parker)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Hell's Angels Biker Wars(By: R.J. Parker) |
| 2 |  Luka Magnotta(By: Cara Lee Carter) |
| 3 | Marc Lépine(By: R.J. Parker) |
| 4 | Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka(By: Peter Vronsky) |
| 5 |  Robert Pickton(By: C.L. Swinney) |
| 6 | The Alcohol Murders(By: Peter Vronsky) |
| 7 | The Country Boy Killer(By: J.T. Hunter) |
| 8 | The Dark Strangler(With: R.J. Parker,Peter Vronsky) |
| 9 |  The Killer Handyman(By: C.L. Swinney) |
| 10 | Bandits & Renegades(By: Peter Vronsky) |
| 11 | Clifford Olson(By: Peter Vronsky) |
| 12 | Peter Woodcock(By: Peter Vronsky) |
| 13 | Taking Tori(By: Peter Vronsky) |
| 14 |  Freedom of the Few(By: Peter Vronsky) |
| 15 | Above Suspicion(By: Peter Vronsky) |
| 16 | Blood Thirst(By: Peter Vronsky) |
Don Pendleton Poetry Collections Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Soul Expressions(With:Linda Pendleton) |
Gideon Rider Series
Complete2 books (2013–2014)
The Gideon Rider series consists of two complete western thrillers published between 2013 and 2014. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with Smugglers' Gold followed by Rough Justice. The series combines mystery, action, and adventure elements within a western setting.
Start with Smugglers' Gold and read in order.
Start this series with Smugglers' Gold
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Smugglers' Gold |
| 2 |  Rough Justice |
Gideon Thorn Series
Likely Complete10 books (2015–2021)
The Gideon Thorn series comprises 10 western action-thriller novels published between 2015 and 2021, with the series likely concluded. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Ghost Town and continuing through Warpath. The series combines elements of mystery, thriller, and western adventure across its complete run.
Start with Ghost Town, the first of 10 books in the Gideon Thorn series.
Start this series with Ghost Town
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Ghost Town |
| 2 |  Leviathan Rising |
| 3 |  Mountain Devils |
| 4 |  Skinwalker |
| 5 |  Hallowed Ground |
| 6 |  Soul Slayers |
| 7 |  Empty Graves |
| 8 |  Night Flyers |
| 9 |  Rip Tide |
| 10 | Warpath |
Gun Men Series
Complete6 books (2015–2020)
The Gun Men series comprises six western action thrillers published between 2015 and 2020. Written by Mike Newton and Lyle Brandt, this completed series should be read in publication order, beginning with Gun Men and concluding with Gun Down. The six-book sequence follows Gun Men, Gun Smoke, Gun Work, Gun Sights, Gun Fire, and Gun Down.
Start with Gun Men, the first of 6 books in the Gun Men series.
Start this series with Gun Men
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gun Men |
| 2 | Gun Smoke |
| 3 | Gun Work |
| 4 | Gun Sights |
| 5 | Gun Fire |
| 6 | Gun Down |
INTERSECT Files Series
Complete2 books (2016–2016)
The INTERSECT Files is a two-book mystery and thriller series by Mike Newton and Lyle Brandt, completed in 2016. The series consists of Death Cruise and Web of Terror, which should be read in publication order. Both novels blend action and adventure with elements of suspense, offering a complete narrative arc across the pair of installments.
Start with Death Cruise and read in order.
Start this series with Death Cruise
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death Cruise |
| 2 | Web of Terror |
Joe Copp Series
Complete6 books (1987–1992)
The Joe Copp series comprises six mystery thrillers published between 1987 and 1992, following the cases of private investigator Joe Copp. Written by Mike Newton under the pseudonym Lyle Brandt, this complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Copp For Hire and concluding with Copp in Shock. The books blend mystery and action elements across their interconnected narrative arc.
Start with Copp For Hire, the first of 6 books in the Joe Copp series.
Start this series with Copp For Hire
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Copp For Hire |
| 2 | Copp On Fire |
| 3 |  Copp in Deep |
| 4 |  Copp in the Dark |
| 5 |  Copp On Ice |
| 6 |  Copp in Shock |
Linda Pendleton Collections Series
Complete2 books (2010–2011)
The Linda Pendleton Collections is a two-book series published between 2010 and 2011, blending mystery, thriller, and western elements. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with In The Shadow of the Alamo followed by Soul Expressions. These books showcase the collaborative work of Mike Newton and Lyle Brandt across genres spanning from action-driven narratives to non-fiction exploration.
Start with In The Shadow of the Alamo(By: Linda Pendleton) and read in order.
Start this series with In The Shadow of the Alamo(By: Linda Pendleton)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | In The Shadow of the Alamo(By: Linda Pendleton) |
| 2 | Soul Expressions(As: Don Pendleton, With: Linda Pendleton) |
Mack Bolan Series
Complete179 books (1983–2018)
The Mack Bolan series comprises 179 action-packed thrillers published between 1983 and 2018, following a longtime protagonist through a variety of high-stakes missions. Written by Mike Newton, Lyle Brandt, and other contributors, the series is now complete and should be read in publication order starting with Stony Man Doctrine. This extensive collection spans over three decades of continuous storytelling within the mystery, thriller, and action adventure genres.
Start with Stony Man Doctrine, the first of 179 books in the Mack Bolan series.
Start this series with Stony Man Doctrine
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Stony Man Doctrine |
| 2 |  Terminal Velocity |
| 3 |  Dirty War |
| 4 |  Resurrection Day(With:Chet Cunningham) |
| 5 |  Dead Easy |
| 6 |  Flight 741 |
| 7 | Rogue Force |
| 8 |  Sudden Death |
| 9 |  Tropic Heat |
| 10 | Anvil of Hell |
| 11 |  Fire in the Sky(By: Mike McQuay) |
| 12 |  Flash Point |
| 13 |  Flesh and Blood |
| 14 |  Blood Fever(By: Gayle Lynds,Dennis Lynds) |
| 15 |  Blowout |
| 16 |  Moving Target(By: Gayle Lynds,Dennis Lynds) |
| 17 |  Tightrope |
| 18 |  Assault |
| 19 |  Backlash |
| 20 |  Knockdown |
| 21 |  Siege(With:Mel Odom) |
| 22 |  Blockade |
| 23 |  Counterblow |
| 24 |  Evil Kingdom(With:Mel Odom) |
| 25 | Hardline |
| 26 |  Firepower |
| 27 |  Intercept |
| 28 |  Lethal Impact |
| 29 |  Storm Burst |
| 30 |  Battle Force(With:Mel Odom) |
| 31 |  Deadfall |
| 32 |  Onslaught |
| 33 |  Rampage |
| 34 |  Ambush |
| 35 | Blood Strike |
| 36 | Hellground |
| 37 |  Inferno(With:Mel Odom) |
| 38 |  Takedown |
| 39 |  Killpoint(With:Mel Odom) |
| 40 |  Omega Game |
| 41 |  Shock Tactic |
| 42 |  Showdown |
| 43 | Stalk Line |
| 44 |  Vendetta |
| 45 |  Dead Center(With:Mel Odom) |
| 46 |  Jungle Law |
| 47 |  Precision Kill(By: David Robbins) |
| 48 |  Red Heat |
| 49 |  Thermal Strike(By: David Robbins) |
| 50 |  Tooth and Claw(With:Mike McQuay) |
| 51 |  Code of Bushido(With:Dan Schmidt) |
| 52 |  Day of the Vulture(With:Mike McQuay) |
| 53 |  Flames Of Wrath |
| 54 |  High Aggression |
| 55 |  Judgment in Stone |
| 56 | Terror Spin |
| 57 | The Invisible Assassins(With:Alan Bomack) |
| 58 |  Blood Feud |
| 59 |  Rage for Justice |
| 60 |  Rebels and Hostiles |
| 61 |  Renegade Force(With:Dan Schmidt) |
| 62 |  Retribution |
| 63 |  Ultimate Game |
| 64 |  Cloud of Death |
| 65 |  Code of Conflict(By: David Robbins) |
| 66 |  Hellfire Strike |
| 67 |  Initiation |
| 68 |  Termination Point |
| 69 |  Vengeance |
| 70 |  Conflagration |
| 71 |  Evil Alliance(By: David Robbins) |
| 72 |  Executive Action |
| 73 |  Killsport |
| 74 | Storm Front |
| 75 |  War Season(With:Dan Schmidt) |
| 76 |  A Dying Evil |
| 77 |  Deception |
| 78 |  Deep Treachery(With:Dan Schmidt) |
| 79 |  Destiny's Hour |
| 80 |  Power of the Lance |
| 81 |  Scorched Earth(With:Dan Schmidt) |
| 82 |  Blood and Sand(With:Dan Schmidt) |
| 83 |  Breakaway |
| 84 | Caged |
| 85 |  Dark Truth(With:Dan Schmidt) |
| 86 |  Sworn Enemies |
| 87 |  War Load(By: David Robbins) |
| 88 | Age of War(By: David Robbins) |
| 89 |  Breached |
| 90 |  Line of Control |
| 91 |  Retaliation |
| 92 |  Sleepers |
| 93 |  Strike and Retrieve |
| 94 |  Circle of Deception |
| 95 |  Predator Paradise(With:Dan Schmidt) |
| 96 |  Pressure Point(With:Ron Renauld) |
| 97 |  Silent Running |
| 98 |  Stolen Arrows(With:Nick Pollotta) |
| 99 |  Zero Option |
| 100 |  Ballistic Force |
| 101 |  Devil's Bargain(With:Dan Schmidt) |
| 102 |  False Front |
| 103 |  Lethal Tribute |
| 104 |  Point of Betrayal |
| 105 | Season of Slaughter |
| 106 |  Blood Dynasty |
| 107 |  Path to War(With:Dan Schmidt) |
| 108 |  Renegade |
| 109 |  State of Evil |
| 110 |  Survival Reflex |
| 111 |  Ultimate Stakes |
| 112 |  Contagion Option |
| 113 |  Devil's Playground |
| 114 |  Force Lines(With:Dan Schmidt) |
| 115 |  Hellfire Code |
| 116 |  Patriot Play(With:Mike Linaker) |
| 117 |  Ripple Effect |
| 118 |  The Killing Rule |
| 119 |  War Drums |
| 120 | Appointment in Baghdad |
| 121 |  Colony of Evil |
| 122 |  Havana Five |
| 123 |  Plains of Fire |
| 124 |  The Judas Project |
| 125 |  Altered State |
| 126 |  Cold War Reprise |
| 127 |  Diplomacy Directive |
| 128 |  Hard Passage |
| 129 |  Interception |
| 130 |  Killing Game |
| 131 |  Mission: Apocalypse |
| 132 |  Betrayed |
| 133 |  Blood Play |
| 134 | Conflict Zone |
| 135 |  Desert Fallout(With:Douglas P. Wojtowicz) |
| 136 |  Devil's Mark |
| 137 | Extraordinary Rendition |
| 138 |  Sabotage |
| 139 |  Assassin's Code |
| 140 |  Grave Mercy |
| 141 |  Infiltration |
| 142 |  Kill Shot |
| 143 |  Resurgence |
| 144 |  Savage Rule |
| 145 |  Stealth Sweep |
| 146 |  Treason Play |
| 147 |  Decision Point |
| 148 |  Enemy Arsenal |
| 149 | Fireburst |
| 150 |  Oblivion Pact |
| 151 |  Radical Edge |
| 152 |  Road of Bones |
| 153 |  Shadow Strike |
| 154 |  State of War |
| 155 |  Apocalypse Ark |
| 156 |  Ballistic |
| 157 |  Crisis Diplomacy |
| 158 |  Escalation Tactic |
| 159 |  Explosive Demand |
| 160 |  Ground Zero |
| 161 |  Illicit Supply |
| 162 |  Jungle Firestorm |
| 163 |  Lethal Stakes |
| 164 |  Chain Reaction |
| 165 |  China White |
| 166 | Death Metal |
| 167 |  Justice Run |
| 168 |  Nightmare Army |
| 169 | Payback |
| 170 |  Terror Ballot |
| 171 |  Armed Response |
| 172 |  Critical Exposure |
| 173 |  Dead Reckoning |
| 174 |  Desert Falcons |
| 175 |  Insurrection |
| 176 |  Lethal Risk |
| 177 |  Ninja Assault |
| 178 |  War Everlasting |
| 179 | Willing To Kill |
Mack Bolan the Executioner Series
Complete4 books (1983–2004)
The Mack Bolan the Executioner series comprises four action-packed novels published between 1983 and 2004, written by Mike Newton and Lyle Brandt in collaboration with various co-authors. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Brothers in Blood and progressing through Crossed Borders, Hard Pursuit, and concluding with Mercy Mission. Each entry delivers standalone action and adventure while contributing to the larger narrative arc of the vigilante protagonist's missions against criminal and terrorist threats.
Start with Brothers in Blood(With:Steven M. Krauzer), the first of 4 books in the Mack Bolan the Executioner series.
Start this series with Brothers in Blood(With:Steven M. Krauzer)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Brothers in Blood(With:Steven M. Krauzer) |
| 2 | Crossed Borders(With:Rich Rainey) |
| 3 |  Hard Pursuit(With:Douglas P. Wojtowicz) |
| 4 |  Mercy Mission(With:Tim Somheil) |
Matt Price Series
Complete5 books (2002–2006)
The Matt Price series consists of five completed novels published between 2002 and 2006, following a Western action and mystery storyline. Reading the books in publication order—beginning with The Gun and continuing through Justice Gun, Vengeance Gun, Rebel Gun, and Bounty Gun—provides the intended narrative progression. This series blends Western and thriller elements across its five installments.
Start with The Gun, the first of 5 books in the Matt Price series.
Start this series with The Gun
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Gun |
| 2 |  Justice Gun |
| 3 |  Vengeance Gun |
| 4 |  Rebel Gun |
| 5 |  Bounty Gun |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1998–2016)
This four-book non-fiction series by Mike Newton and Lyle Brandt spans from 1998 to 2016 and is now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Waste Land. The series covers topics ranging from true crime and criminal history to the craft of Western fiction writing, reflecting the authors' expertise in mystery, thriller, and Western genres.
Start with Waste Land, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Waste Land
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Waste Land |
| 2 |  The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers |
| 3 | Writing Westerns |
| 4 |  Hangman |
Phoenix Force Series
Complete50 books (1982–1990)
Phoenix Force is a complete action and thriller series comprising 50 books published between 1982 and 1990 under the house name Mike Newton, with various authors including Gar Wilson and Robert Hoskins contributing throughout the run. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Argentine Deadline. Each installment follows the exploits of an elite international commando team tackling missions across the globe, from political intrigue to military conflicts. This fast-paced series is ideal for readers who enjoy tactical action adventures with international settings and high-stakes scenarios.
Start with Argentine Deadline(With:Robert Hoskins,Gar Wilson), the first of 50 books in the Phoenix Force series.
Start this series with Argentine Deadline(With:Robert Hoskins,Gar Wilson)
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|---|---|
| 1 |  Argentine Deadline(With:Robert Hoskins,Gar Wilson) |
| 2 |  Atlantic Scramble |
| 3 |  Guerrilla Games |
| 4 |  Aswan Hellbox(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 5 |  Dragon's Kill(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 6 |  The Fury Bombs(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 7 |  Tigers of Justice(With:Gar Wilson,William Fieldhouse) |
| 8 |  White Hell(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 9 | Harvest Hell(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 10 |  Korean Killground(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 11 |  Phoenix in Flames(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 12 |  Return to Armageddon(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 13 |  The Black Alchemists(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 14 |  Viper Factor(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 15 |  Welcome to the Feast(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 16 |  Night of the Thuggee(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 17 |  No Rules, No Referee(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 18 |  Sea of Savages(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 19 |  Tooth and Claw(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 20 |  Twisted Cross(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 21 |  Chip Off The Bloc(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 22 |  Doomsday Syndrome(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 23 |  Down Under Thunder(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 24 |  Extreme Prejudice(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 25 |  Hostaged Vatican(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 26 |  Time Bomb(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 27 |  Ultimate Terror(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 28 | Weep Moscow Weep(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 29 |  Fair Game(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 30 |  Slow Death(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 31 |  Terror In The Dark(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 32 | The Bonn Blitz(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 33 |  The Nightmare Merchants(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 34 |  Belgrade Deception(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 35 |  Fire Storm(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 36 |  Jungle Sweep(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 37 |  Kingston Carnage(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 38 |  Ninja Blood(With:Gar Wilson) |
| 39 |  Power Gambit(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 40 |  Show Of Force(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 41 |  African Burn(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 42 |  Gulf Of Fire(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 43 | Main Offensive(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 44 |  Search And Destroy(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 45 |  Barracuda Run(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 46 |  Cold Dead(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 47 |  Iron Claymore(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 48 |  Salvador Assault(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 49 |  Savage World(By: Gar Wilson) |
| 50 | Wall of Flame(By: Gar Wilson) |
Profiles In Crime Series
Likely Complete5 books (2020–2022)
The Profiles In Crime series comprises five non-fiction books examining notorious serial killers and criminal cases, published between 2020 and 2022. Each volume explores different aspects of true crime history, from investigative techniques to cult leaders and killers of specific decades. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with How to Catch a Killer and concluding with Serial Killers of the '80s. These standalone but interconnected works offer detailed accounts of real criminal cases and the methods used to apprehend dangerous offenders.
Start with How to Catch a Killer: Hunting and Capturing the World's Most Notorious Serial Killers(By: Katherine Ramsland), the first of 5 books in the Profiles In Crime series.
Start this series with How to Catch a Killer: Hunting and Capturing the World's Most Notorious Serial Killers(By: Katherine Ramsland)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | How to Catch a Killer: Hunting and Capturing the World's Most Notorious Serial Killers(By: Katherine Ramsland) |
| 2 | Extreme Killers: Tales of the World's Most Prolific Serial Killers |
| 3 | Killer Cults: Stories of Charisma, Deceit, and Death(By: Stephen Singular) |
| 4 | Serial Killers of the '70s: Stories Behind a Notorious Decade of Death(By: Jane Fritsch) |
| 5 | Serial Killers of the '80s: Stories Behind a Decadent Decade of Death(By: Jane Fritsch) |
Stewart Mann Series
Complete1 book (1967–1967)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Insatiables(As:Don Pendleton) |
Stony Man Series
Complete139 books (1983–2015)
The Stony Man series is a 139-book action and thriller sequence published between 1983 and 2015, now complete. Written primarily by Mike Newton and Lyle Brandt, the series should be read in publication order beginning with Stony Man Doctrine. This extensive collection spans from the early numbered entries through later titled installments like Blind Eagle, Deadly Agent, and Secret Arsenal, offering readers a long-running continuation of interconnected operations and missions.
Start with Stony Man Doctrine, the first of 139 books in the Stony Man series.
Start this series with Stony Man Doctrine
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stony Man Doctrine |
| 2 |  Stony Man II |
| 3 |  Stony Man III |
| 4 |  Stony Man IV |
| 5 |  Stony Man V |
| 6 |  Stony Man VI |
| 7 |  Stony Man VII |
| 8 |  Stony Man VIII |
| 9 |  Blind Eagle |
| 10 |  Deadly Agent |
| 11 |  Secret Arsenal |
| 12 | Strikepoint |
| 13 |  Target America |
| 14 |  Warhead |
| 15 |  Blood Debt |
| 16 |  Deep Alert |
| 17 |  Nuclear Nightmare |
| 18 |  Stinger |
| 19 |  Terms Of Survival |
| 20 |  Vortex |
| 21 |  Bird of Prey |
| 22 |  Flashback |
| 23 |  Satan's Thrust |
| 24 | Skylance |
| 25 |  Sunflash |
| 26 |  The Perishing Game |
| 27 |  Asian Storm |
| 28 | Blood Star |
| 29 |  Eye of the Ruby |
| 30 |  Law of Last Resort |
| 31 |  Night of the Jaguar |
| 32 |  Virtual Peril |
| 33 |  Enemy Within |
| 34 |  Message To America |
| 35 |  Punitive Measures |
| 36 |  Reprisal |
| 37 |  Stranglehold |
| 38 |  Triple Strike |
| 39 |  Betrayal |
| 40 |  Breach of Trust |
| 41 | Edge Of Night |
| 42 |  Silent Invader |
| 43 |  Thirst for Power |
| 44 |  Zero Hour |
| 45 |  Command Force |
| 46 |  Conflict Imperative |
| 47 |  Dragon Fire |
| 48 |  Judgment in Blood |
| 49 |  Star Venture |
| 50 |  Countdown to Terror |
| 51 |  Doomsday Directive |
| 52 |  Extreme Measures |
| 53 |  State of Aggression |
| 54 |  Tactical Response |
| 55 |  Vector Three |
| 56 |  Condition Hostile |
| 57 |  Deep Rampage |
| 58 |  Defensive Action |
| 59 | Prelude to War |
| 60 |  Rogue State |
| 61 |  Sky Killers |
| 62 |  Axis of Conflict |
| 63 |  Echoes of War |
| 64 |  Freedom Watch |
| 65 |  Outbreak |
| 66 |  Roots of Terror |
| 67 |  The Third Protocol |
| 68 | Cold Objective |
| 69 |  Day of Decision |
| 70 |  Ramrod Intercept |
| 71 |  Rolling Thunder |
| 72 |  Terms of Control |
| 73 |  The Chameleon Factor |
| 74 |  Doomsday Conquest |
| 75 |  Full Blast |
| 76 | Gathering Storm |
| 77 |  Maelstrom |
| 78 |  Promise to Defend |
| 79 |  Silent Arsenal |
| 80 |  Sky Hammer |
| 81 |  Doom Prophecy |
| 82 |  Hell Dawn |
| 83 |  Oceans of Fire |
| 84 |  Sensor Sweep |
| 85 |  Vanishing Point |
| 86 |  Capital Offensive |
| 87 |  China Crisis |
| 88 |  Extreme Arsenal |
| 89 |  Neutron Force |
| 90 | Red Frost |
| 91 |  Starfire |
| 92 |  Act of War |
| 93 |  Critical Effect |
| 94 |  Dark Star |
| 95 |  Deadly Payload |
| 96 |  Primary Directive |
| 97 |  Splintered Sky |
| 98 |  Drawpoint |
| 99 | Extinction Crisis |
| 100 |  Hostile Dawn |
| 101 |  Shadow War |
| 102 |  Sky Sentinels |
| 103 |  Terror Descending |
| 104 |  Critical Intelligence |
| 105 |  Extreme Instinct |
| 106 |  High Assault |
| 107 |  Season of Harm |
| 108 |  Target Acquisition |
| 109 |  Unified Action |
| 110 | War Tides |
| 111 |  Extermination |
| 112 |  Orbital Velocity |
| 113 |  Power Grab |
| 114 |  Terminal Guidance |
| 115 |  Unconventional Warfare |
| 116 |  Armed Resistance |
| 117 |  Choke Point |
| 118 |  Close Quarters |
| 119 |  Incendiary Dispatch |
| 120 |  Seismic Surge |
| 121 |  Terror Trail |
| 122 |  Counter Force |
| 123 |  Nuclear Intent |
| 124 |  Perilous Skies |
| 125 |  Precipice |
| 126 |  Prodigy Effect |
| 127 |  Pulse Point |
| 128 |  Revolution Device |
| 129 | Atomic Fracture |
| 130 |  Cold Snap |
| 131 |  Death Dealers |
| 132 |  Domination Bid |
| 133 |  Triplecross |
| 134 |  Citadel of Fear |
| 135 |  Death Minus Zero |
| 136 |  Double Blindside |
| 137 |  Exit Strategy |
| 138 |  Mind Bomb |
| 139 |  War Tactic |
Strike Force X Series
Complete2 books (2020–2020)
Strike Force X is a two-book action thriller series by Mike Newton and Lyle Brandt, consisting of Outrage and Pablo's Ghost. Published in 2020, the series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Outrage followed by Pablo's Ghost.
Start with Outrage and read in order.
Start this series with Outrage
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Outrage |
| 2 | Pablo's Ghost |
The Executioner Series
Complete465 books (1969–2020)
The Executioner is a long-running action thriller series consisting of 460 books published between 1969 and 2020, now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Death Squad. Written by Mike Newton and Lyle Brandt among other contributors, this prolific franchise spans multiple genres including mystery, thriller, western, and action adventure, with each installment delivering standalone stories within the broader saga.
Start with Death Squad, the first of 460 books in the The Executioner series.
Start this series with Death Squad
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Death Squad |
| 2 |  War Against the Mafia |
| 3 |  Battle Mask |
| 4 |  Miami Massacre |
| 5 |  Assault on Soho |
| 6 |  Chicago Wipe-Out |
| 7 |  Continental Contract |
| 8 |  Nightmare in New York |
| 9 |  Boston Blitz |
| 10 |  California Hit |
| 11 |  Caribbean Kill |
| 12 |  Vegas Vendetta |
| 13 |  Panic in Philly |
| 14 |  San Diego Siege |
| 15 |  Sicilian Slaughter |
| 16 |  Washington I.O.U. |
| 17 |  Detroit Deathwatch |
| 18 |  Jersey Guns |
| 19 |  New Orleans Knockout |
| 20 |  Texas Storm |
| 21 |  Canadian Crisis |
| 22 |  Firebase Seattle |
| 23 |  Hawaiian Hellground |
| 24 | St. Louis Showdown |
| 25 |  Acapulco Rampage |
| 26 |  Colorado Kill-Zone |
| 27 | Dixie Convoy |
| 28 |  Arizona Ambush |
| 29 |  Cleveland Pipeline |
| 30 |  Command Strike |
| 31 |  Savage Fire |
| 32 | Monday's Mob |
| 33 | Tennessee Smash |
| 34 |  Friday's Feast |
| 35 |  Terrible Tuesday |
| 36 |  Thermal Thursday |
| 37 |  Wednesday's Wrath |
| 38 |  Satan's Sabbath |
| 39 |  The New War |
| 40 |  Bloodsport |
| 41 |  Doomsday Disciples |
| 42 |  Double Crossfire |
| 43 |  Iranian Hit |
| 44 |  Paramilitary Plot |
| 45 |  Renegade Agent |
| 46 |  Return to Vietnam |
| 47 |  Terrorist Summit |
| 48 |  The Libya Connection |
| 49 |  The Violent Streets |
| 50 | Tower of Terror |
| 51 |  Ambush on Blood River |
| 52 | Brothers in Blood |
| 53 |  Crude Kill |
| 54 |  Flesh Wounds |
| 55 |  Island Deathtrap |
| 56 |  Mountain Rampage |
| 57 |  Paradine's Gauntlet |
| 58 |  Sold for Slaughter |
| 59 | The Invisible Assassins |
| 60 |  Tiger War |
| 61 |  Tuscany Terror |
| 62 |  Vulture's Vengeance |
| 63 |  Appointment In Kabul |
| 64 | Beirut Payback |
| 65 |  Blood Dues |
| 66 |  Cambodia Clash |
| 67 |  Day of Mourning |
| 68 |  Dead Man Running |
| 69 |  Hellbinder |
| 70 | Ice Cold Kill |
| 71 |  Orbiting Omega |
| 72 |  Prairie Fire |
| 73 |  Skysweeper |
| 74 |  The New War Book |
| 75 |  Council of Kings |
| 76 |  Death Games |
| 77 | Fastburn |
| 78 |  Hammerhead Reef |
| 79 |  Hollywood Hell |
| 80 |  Missouri Deathwatch |
| 81 |  Running Hot |
| 82 |  Savannah Swingsaw |
| 83 |  Shock Waves |
| 84 |  Sunscream |
| 85 |  Teheran Wipeout |
| 86 |  The Bone Yard |
| 87 |  Baltimore Trackdown |
| 88 |  Blood Heat Zero |
| 89 |  Blood and Thunder |
| 90 |  Death Has a Name |
| 91 |  Defenders And Believers |
| 92 |  Hell's Gate |
| 93 |  Hellfire Crusade |
| 94 |  Meltdown |
| 95 |  Moscow Massacre |
| 96 |  Save The Children |
| 97 |  The Fire Eaters |
| 98 |  The Trial |
| 99 |  American Nightmare |
| 100 | Assault on Rome |
| 101 | Black Dice |
| 102 |  Blood Testament |
| 103 |  Code of Dishonor |
| 104 |  Countdown to Chaos |
| 105 |  Devil's Horn |
| 106 |  Eternal Triangle |
| 107 |  Hong Kong Hit List |
| 108 |  Run to Ground |
| 109 |  Split Image |
| 110 |  Time to Kill |
| 111 |  Blood of the Lion |
| 112 | Border Sweep |
| 113 |  Circle of Steel |
| 114 |  Cold Judgment |
| 115 |  Desert Strike |
| 116 |  Line of Fire |
| 117 |  The Fiery Cross |
| 118 |  The Killing Urge |
| 119 |  Trojan Horse |
| 120 |  Twisted Path |
| 121 | Vendetta in Venice |
| 122 |  Vietnam Fallout |
| 123 |  War Born |
| 124 |  Warrior's Revenge |
| 125 |  Blood Run |
| 126 |  Dead Line |
| 127 |  Dead Man's Tale |
| 128 |  Death Wind |
| 129 |  Haitian Hit |
| 130 |  Ice Wolf |
| 131 |  Kill Zone |
| 132 |  Night Kill |
| 133 |  Sudan Slaughter |
| 134 |  The Big Kill |
| 135 |  Battle Lines |
| 136 |  Chicago Payoff |
| 137 |  Cutting Edge |
| 138 |  Devil Force |
| 139 |  Direct Hit |
| 140 |  Down And Dirty |
| 141 |  Fatal Error |
| 142 |  Helldust Cruise |
| 143 |  Kill Trap |
| 144 |  Whipsaw |
| 145 | White Line War |
| 146 |  Wild Card |
| 147 |  Blood Rules |
| 148 |  Cayman Strike |
| 149 |  Combat Stretch |
| 150 |  Deadly Tactics |
| 151 |  Death Load |
| 152 | Deep and Swift |
| 153 |  Firebase Florida |
| 154 |  Hawaiian Heat |
| 155 | Message to Medellin |
| 156 |  Night Hit |
| 157 |  Payback Game |
| 158 |  Phantom Force |
| 159 |  Assassin's Creed |
| 160 |  Blood Price |
| 161 |  Colors of Hell |
| 162 |  Death Trail |
| 163 |  Double Action |
| 164 |  Eye Of The Storm |
| 165 | Fire Sweep |
| 166 |  Firing Line |
| 167 |  Steel And Flame |
| 168 |  Storm Warning |
| 169 |  Warrior's Edge |
| 170 |  Baja Blitz |
| 171 |  Battle Ground |
| 172 |  Battle Plan |
| 173 |  Black Hand |
| 174 |  Capitol Hit |
| 175 |  Deadly Force |
| 176 |  Evil Code |
| 177 |  Fast Strike |
| 178 |  Force Down |
| 179 |  Ransom Run |
| 180 |  Shifting Target |
| 181 | War Hammer |
| 182 |  White Heat |
| 183 |  Clean Sweep |
| 184 |  Cleansing Flame |
| 185 |  Death Warrant |
| 186 |  Extreme Force |
| 187 |  Fire Burst |
| 188 |  Hostile Action |
| 189 |  Killing Range |
| 190 | Lethal Agent |
| 191 |  Maximum Impact |
| 192 |  Sudden Fury |
| 193 |  War Paint |
| 194 |  Wellfire |
| 195 |  Armed Force |
| 196 |  Combat Zone |
| 197 |  Crisis Point |
| 198 |  Deadly Contest |
| 199 |  Hard Contact |
| 200 |  Hell Road |
| 201 |  Prime Target |
| 202 |  Rescue Run |
| 203 |  Rogue Agent |
| 204 |  Select Fire |
| 205 |  Shoot Down |
| 206 | Triburst |
| 207 |  Asian Crucible |
| 208 | Blood Harvest |
| 209 |  Death Force |
| 210 |  Death Whisper |
| 211 |  Fight or Die |
| 212 |  Fire Hammer |
| 213 |  Fire Lash |
| 214 |  Fission Fury |
| 215 |  Freedom Strike |
| 216 |  Hunting Cry |
| 217 |  Ride the Beast |
| 218 |  Steel Claws |
| 219 | Blood Circle |
| 220 |  Blood and Fire |
| 221 |  Body Armor |
| 222 |  Call to Arms |
| 223 |  End Game |
| 224 |  Hour of Conflict |
| 225 |  Patriot Gambit |
| 226 |  Red Horse |
| 227 |  Terminal Option |
| 228 |  Terror Intent |
| 229 |  Tiger Stalk |
| 230 |  Zero Tolerance |
| 231 |  Crimson Tide |
| 232 | Deep Attack |
| 233 |  Devil's Guard |
| 234 |  Evil Reborn |
| 235 |  Hellfire Trigger |
| 236 |  Hostile Proximity |
| 237 |  Jackal Hunt |
| 238 |  Plague Wind |
| 239 |  Slaughter Squad |
| 240 |  Target Command |
| 241 |  Tough Justice |
| 242 |  Vengeance Rising |
| 243 |  Assault Reflex |
| 244 |  Black Dawn Rising |
| 245 |  Blood Of The Earth |
| 246 |  Death Line |
| 247 |  Doomsday Conspiracy |
| 248 | Judas Kill |
| 249 |  Kill Radius |
| 250 |  Risk Factor |
| 251 |  Rolling Death |
| 252 |  Shadow Target |
| 253 |  Virtual Destruction |
| 254 |  Warning Shot |
| 255 |  Chill Effect |
| 256 | Dawnkill |
| 257 |  Dayhunt |
| 258 |  Freedom Force |
| 259 |  Iron Fist |
| 260 |  Nightfire |
| 261 |  Point of Impact |
| 262 |  Precision Play |
| 263 |  Skysniper |
| 264 | Target Lock |
| 265 |  Trigger Point |
| 266 |  War Bird |
| 267 | Crossed Borders |
| 268 |  Cyberhunt |
| 269 |  Dirty Mission |
| 270 |  Invisible Invader |
| 271 |  Judgment Day |
| 272 |  Leviathan |
| 273 |  Rogue Target |
| 274 |  Shattered Trust |
| 275 |  Shifting Shadows |
| 276 |  Stealth Striker |
| 277 |  UFORCE |
| 278 |  Ultimate Price |
| 279 |  Arctic Blast |
| 280 |  Armageddon Exit |
| 281 |  Blood Stone |
| 282 |  Devil's Army |
| 283 |  Fear Rally |
| 284 |  Final Strike |
| 285 |  Fire Wind |
| 286 |  Jungle Conflict |
| 287 |  Ring of Retaliation |
| 288 |  Rogue Warrior |
| 289 |  Triple Reverse |
| 290 | Vendetta Force |
| 291 |  Blast Radius |
| 292 |  Blood Trade |
| 293 |  Dangerous Encounter |
| 294 |  Deadly Pursuit |
| 295 |  Death Merchants |
| 296 |  Final Play |
| 297 |  Hostile Alliance |
| 298 |  Nuclear Game |
| 299 |  Pursued |
| 300 | Savage Game |
| 301 |  Scorpion Rising |
| 302 |  Warrior's Requiem |
| 303 |  Death Gamble |
| 304 |  Flames of Fury |
| 305 | Hard Pursuit |
| 306 | Into the Fire |
| 307 |  Killing Heat |
| 308 |  Lockdown |
| 309 | Mercy Mission |
| 310 | Night of the Knives |
| 311 |  Point Position |
| 312 |  Sea of Terror |
| 313 |  Shadow Search |
| 314 |  Soviet Specter |
| 315 |  Agent of Peril |
| 316 |  Code of Resistance |
| 317 | Edge of Hell |
| 318 |  Entry Point |
| 319 |  Exit Code |
| 320 |  Hour of Judgment |
| 321 |  Lethal Payload |
| 322 |  Poison Justice |
| 323 |  Soft Target |
| 324 |  Suicide Highway |
| 325 |  Terminal Zone |
| 326 |  Time Bomb |
| 327 |  Aftershock |
| 328 |  Assault Force |
| 329 |  Blood Tide |
| 330 |  Blood Vector |
| 331 |  Dual Action |
| 332 |  Homeland Terror |
| 333 |  Hostile Crossing |
| 334 |  Jungle Justice |
| 335 |  Serpent's Lair |
| 336 |  Slaughter House |
| 337 |  Triangle of Terror |
| 338 |  Tropic Blast |
| 339 |  Border War |
| 340 |  Carnage Code |
| 341 | Deadly Contact |
| 342 | Double Play |
| 343 |  Dragon's Den |
| 344 |  Firestorm |
| 345 |  Nuclear Reaction |
| 346 |  Orange Alert |
| 347 |  Primal Law |
| 348 |  Rebel Force |
| 349 |  Splinter Cell |
| 350 |  Vigilante Run |
| 351 |  Volatile Agent |
| 352 |  Ambush Force |
| 353 |  Black Death Reprise |
| 354 |  Blood Toll |
| 355 | Defense Breach |
| 356 |  Desperate Passage |
| 357 |  Extreme Justice |
| 358 |  Final Resort |
| 359 |  Hell Night |
| 360 |  Killing Trade |
| 361 |  Mission to Burma |
| 362 |  Outback Assault |
| 363 |  Patriot Acts |
| 364 | Code of Honor |
| 365 |  Collision Course |
| 366 |  Crisis Nation |
| 367 |  Dangerous Tides |
| 368 |  Dark Alliance |
| 369 |  Face of Terror |
| 370 |  Fire Zone |
| 371 |  Hostile Odds |
| 372 |  Lethal Compound |
| 373 |  Loose Cannon |
| 374 |  Pele's Fire |
| 375 |  System Corruption |
| 376 |  Cartel Clash |
| 377 |  Death Run |
| 378 |  Deep Recon |
| 379 |  Desperate Cargo |
| 380 |  Frontier Fury |
| 381 |  Killing Ground |
| 382 |  Raw Fury |
| 383 |  Recovery Force |
| 384 |  Salvador Strike |
| 385 |  Silent Threat |
| 386 |  Threat Factor |
| 387 |  Crucial Intercept |
| 388 |  Damage Radius |
| 389 |  Deadly Command |
| 390 |  Enemy Agents |
| 391 |  Fatal Combat |
| 392 |  Final Coup |
| 393 |  Hazard Zone |
| 394 | Powder Burn |
| 395 |  Shadow Hunt |
| 396 |  Stand Down |
| 397 | Toxic Terrain |
| 398 |  Trial by Fire |
| 399 |  Battle Cry |
| 400 |  Blind Justice |
| 401 |  Blood Vendetta |
| 402 |  Border Offensive |
| 403 |  Final Judgment |
| 404 |  Jungle Hunt |
| 405 |  Lethal Diversion |
| 406 |  Line of Honor |
| 407 |  Nuclear Storm |
| 408 |  Rebel Trade |
| 409 | Survival Mission |
| 410 |  Throw Down |
| 411 | Breakout |
| 412 |  Cold Fusion |
| 413 |  Double Cross |
| 414 |  Extraction |
| 415 |  Hard Targets |
| 416 |  Hostile Force |
| 417 |  Ivory Wave |
| 418 |  Nigeria Meltdown |
| 419 |  Night's Reckoning |
| 420 |  Prison Code |
| 421 |  Rebel Blast |
| 422 |  Rogue Assault |
| 423 |  Sleeping Dragons |
| 424 |  Viral Siege |
| 425 |  Amazon Impunity |
| 426 |  Arctic Kill |
| 427 |  Deadly Salvage |
| 428 |  Desert Impact |
| 429 |  Maximum Chaos |
| 430 |  Pacific Creed |
| 431 |  Patriot Strike |
| 432 |  Pirate Offensive |
| 433 |  Point Blank |
| 434 |  Slayground |
| 435 | Assassin's Tripwire |
| 436 |  Blood Rites |
| 437 |  Dark Savior |
| 438 |  Dragon Key |
| 439 |  Final Assault |
| 440 | Killpath |
| 441 |  Murder Island |
| 442 |  Perilous Cargo |
| 443 |  Savage Deadlock |
| 444 |  Syrian Rescue |
| 445 |  The Cartel Hit |
| 446 |  Uncut Terror |
| 447 |  Combat Machines |
| 448 |  Kill Squad |
| 449 |  Missile Intercept |
| 450 |  Terrorist Dispatch |
| 451 | Death List |
| 452 | Fatal Prescription |
| 453 | Omega Cult |
| 454 | Rogue Elements |
| 455 | Chicago Vendetta |
| 456 | Dying Art |
| 457 | Enemies Within |
| 458 | Thunder Down Under |
| 459 | Cold Fury |
| 460 | Killing Kings |
| 461 | Lethal Vengeance |
| 462 | Stealth Assassin |
| 463 | Blood Vortex |
| 464 | Cyberthreat |
| 465 | Righteous Fear |
The Lawman Series
Complete11 books (1900–2013)
The Lawman is a complete western action series comprising 11 books written by Mike Newton and Lyle Brandt, spanning from 1900 to 2013. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Slade's Law and continuing through White Lightning. This series blends mystery, thriller, and adventure elements within a western setting, offering readers a chronological narrative arc across the full collection.
Start with Slade's Law, the first of 11 books in the The Lawman series.
Start this series with Slade's Law
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Slade's Law |
| 2 |  The Lawman |
| 3 |  Helltown |
| 4 |  Hanging Judge |
| 5 |  Massacre Trail |
| 6 |  Avenging Angels |
| 7 |  Manhunt |
| 8 | Blood Trails |
| 9 |  Reckoning |
| 10 |  Trackdown |
| 11 |  White Lightning |
Trail Drive Series
Likely Complete35 books (1992–2022)
The Trail Drive series is a 35-book western action saga that began in 1992 and concluded in 2022. Originally created by Ralph Compton and continued by subsequent authors including Mike Newton, Lyle Brandt, and Robert Vaughan, the series follows various cattle drives across iconic American trails and frontier routes. Each book chronicles a different historical trail, from the Goodnight to the Deadwood and beyond, offering interconnected stories within the broader western narrative. Reading the books in publication order is recommended to best experience the series' development and expanding cast of characters across three decades.
Start with The Goodnight Trail(By: Ralph Compton), the first of 35 books in the Trail Drive series.
Start this series with The Goodnight Trail(By: Ralph Compton)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Goodnight Trail(By: Ralph Compton) |
| 2 |  The Western Trail(By: Ralph Compton) |
| 3 |  The Bandera Trail(By: Ralph Compton) |
| 4 |  The Chisholm Trail(By: Ralph Compton) |
| 5 |  The California Trail(By: Ralph Compton) |
| 6 |  The Shawnee Trail(By: Ralph Compton) |
| 7 |  The Virginia City Trail(By: Ralph Compton) |
| 8 |  The Dodge City Trail(By: Ralph Compton) |
| 9 |  The Oregon Trail(By: Ralph Compton) |
| 10 |  The Santa Fe Trail(By: Ralph Compton) |
| 11 |  The Old Spanish Trail(By: Ralph Compton) |
| 12 |  The Deadwood Trail(By: Ralph Compton) |
| 13 |  The Green River Trail(By: Ralph Compton) |
| 14 |  The Dakota Trail(By: Robert Vaughan) |
| 15 |  The Alamosa Trail(By: Robert Vaughan) |
| 16 |  The Bozeman Trail(By: Robert Vaughan) |
| 17 |  The Abilene Trail(By: Dusty Richards) |
| 18 | The Palo Duro Trail(By: Jory Sherman) |
| 19 |  Trail To Fort Smith(By: Dusty Richards) |
| 20 | The Ellsworth Trail(By: Jory Sherman) |
| 21 |  The Ogallala Trail(By: Dusty Richards) |
| 22 |  The Tenderfoot Trail(By: Joseph A. West) |
| 23 |  Trail to Cottonwood Falls(By: Dusty Richards) |
| 24 |  The Amarillo Trail(By: Jory Sherman) |
| 25 | The Omaha Trail(By: Jory Sherman) |
| 26 | Big Jake's Last Drive(By: Robert J. Randisi) |
| 27 | Drive for Independence(As: Lyle Brandt, With: Ralph Compton) |
| 28 |  Red Trail(By: John Shirley) |
| 29 | The Badlands Trail(As: Lyle Brandt) |
| 30 |  The Kelly Trail(By: Terrence McCauley) |
| 31 |  Terror Trail(As: Lyle Brandt) |
| 32 |  The Empire Trail(By: Jeff Rovin) |
| 33 |  The Too-Late Trail(By: Matthew P. Mayo,Ralph Compton) |
| 34 | Tthe Sagebrush Trail(By: Robert J. Randisi) |
| 35 | The Saltwater Trail(By: Jackson Lowry) |
VICAP Series
Complete10 books (1990–2016)
The VICAP series consists of 10 complete crime thrillers published between 1990 and 2016 by Mike Newton and Lyle Brandt. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood Sport and concluding with Crosshairs. The series blends mystery, action, and thriller elements across its full run.
Start with Blood Sport, the first of 10 books in the VICAP series.
Start this series with Blood Sport
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood Sport |
| 2 | Slay Ride |
| 3 | Black Lace |
| 4 | Head Games |
| 5 | Road Kills |
| 6 | The Necro Files |
| 7 | Dead Heat |
| 8 | Jigsaw |
| 9 | Wet Work |
| 10 | Crosshairs |
West of The Big River Series
Likely Complete9 books (2013–2021)
West of The Big River is a nine-book Western series published between 2013 and 2021, likely concluded. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Artist and continuing through The Dime Novelist. Each installment in this action-driven Western series features a different protagonist and was written by various authors including Mike Newton, Lyle Brandt, James Reasoner, and others, creating a shared universe of interconnected frontier tales.
Start with The Artist(By: Jackson Lowry), the first of 9 books in the West of The Big River series.
Start this series with The Artist(By: Jackson Lowry)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Artist(By: Jackson Lowry) |
| 2 | The Avenging Angel |
| 3 | The Bandit(By: ) |
| 4 | The Forty-Niners(By: Charlie Steel) |
| 5 |  The Lawman(By: James Reasoner) |
| 6 | The Ranger(By: James J. Griffin) |
| 7 | The Doctor(By: Clay More) |
| 8 | The Sheriff(By: Chuck Tyrell) |
| 9 |  The Dime Novelist(By: Clay More) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Mike Newton/Lyle Brandt written?
- Mike Newton/Lyle Brandt has written 1055 books across 28 series. Their published works span from 1900 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Mike Newton/Lyle Brandt series?
- Here are the first books in Mike Newton/Lyle Brandt's series: Able Team: Texas Showdown(By: Dick Stivers); Anthologies: Hot Blood Tales of Erotic Horror; Ashton Ford: Ashes to Ashes; Blaze! Western: Blaze! Ambushed; Bureau: Blood And Honor.
- What order should I read Mike Newton/Lyle Brandt's books?
- We recommend reading Mike Newton/Lyle Brandt's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Mike Newton/Lyle Brandt's series complete?
- Mike Newton/Lyle Brandt has 24 completed series.