Reading Order List β€” Book Series Reading Order Guide

R.J. Patterson Reading Order

9 series Β· 86 books

R.J. Patterson is a prolific author known for his gripping thrillers and action-packed narratives. With 86 books spread across nine series, including the popular Blake Barrett, Brady Hawk, and Ed Maddux Cold War Spy Thrillers, he has captivated readers since 2012. His compelling storytelling is evident in works like "Cal Murphy" and "Garrett Knox," establishing him as a prominent voice in contemporary genre fiction.

Blake Barrett Series

Ongoing

5 books (2024–2026)

Start with The Impostor, the first of 5 books in the Blake Barrett series.

#Title
1
The Impostor
2
The Renegade Agent
3
Mercury Rising
4
The Shadow Protocol
5
The Thirteenth Hour

Brady Hawk Series

Complete

21 books (2016–2020)

Start with Deep Cover, the first of 21 books in the Brady Hawk series.

#Title
1
Cover of Deep Cover
Deep Cover
2
Cover of First Strike
First Strike
3
Full Blast
4
Cover of Point of Impact
Point of Impact
5
Target Zero
6
7
Into the Shadows
8
Seek and Destroy
9
10
State of Play
11
Against All Odds
12
Any Means Necessary
13
Cover of Hard Target
Hard Target
14
No Way Out
15
Two Minutes to Midnight
16
Cover of A Deadly Force
A Deadly Force
17
18
Divide and Conquer
19
20
Extreme Measures
21
Final Strike

Cal Murphy Series

Complete

12 books (2012–2018)

Start with Dead Line, the first of 12 books in the Cal Murphy series.

#Title
1
2
3
Cover of Better off Dead
Better off Dead
4
Cover of Dead Man's Curve
Dead Man's Curve
5
Cover of Dead in the Water
Dead in the Water
6
Cover of Dead Man's Land
Dead Man's Land
7
Cover of Dead Wrong
Dead Wrong
8
Cover of Dead and Gone
Dead and Gone
9
10
11
Cover of Dead to Rights
Dead to Rights
12
Dead on Arrival

Ed Maddux Cold War Spy Thriller Series

Complete

5 books (2017–2018)

Start with King of Queens, the first of 5 books in the Ed Maddux Cold War Spy Thriller series.

#Title
1
Cover of King of Queens
King of Queens
2
To Catch a Spy
3
Cover of Shadow of Lies
Shadow of Lies
4
The Man from Leningrad
5
Cover of Whispers of Treason
Whispers of Treason

Garrett Knox Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2025)

Start with 5 Minutes to Die and read in order.

#Title
1
5 Minutes to Die
2
Terminal Threat
3
Rogue Horizon

J.D. Blunt Thriller Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2026)

Start with Into the Deep and read in order.

#Title
1
Into the Deep
2
3

James Flynn Series

Ongoing

6 books (2013–2025)

Start with The Warren Omissions, the first of 6 books in the James Flynn series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Warren Omissions
The Warren Omissions
2
Cover of Imminent Threat
Imminent Threat
3
Cover of The Cooper Affair
The Cooper Affair
4
Cover of Seeds of War
Seeds of War
5
Polar Vortex(With: J.D. Kane)
6
Lunar Deception(With: J.D. Kane)

The Phoenix Chronicles Series

Ongoing

15 books (2021–2026)

Start with Covert Invasion, the first of 15 books in the The Phoenix Chronicles series.

#Title
1
Covert Invasion
2
The Reaper
3
The Shadow Hunter
4
A Bridge Too Far
5
The Cobbler
6
The Widowmaker
7
The Deadly Alchemist
8
The Keystone Protocol
9
The Last Train to Beijing
10
The Sleeper
11
Operation Nightfall
12
The Dragon King
13
Loyal Traitor
14
State Secrets
15
The Shadow Signal

Titus Black Series

Likely Complete

16 books (2019–2023)

Start with Behind Enemy Lines, the first of 16 books in the Titus Black series.

#Title
1
Behind Enemy Lines
2
Game of Shadows
3
4
Honorable Lies
5
Line of Fire
6
Rogue Commander
7
Power Play
8
State of Conspiracy
9
The Patriot
10
Chaos Theory
11
Codename: Killshot
12
The Haitian Assassin
13
The President's Man
14
A Deadly Game
15
False Flag
16
House of Cards

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has R.J. Patterson written?
R.J. Patterson has written 86 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.
What is the first book in each R.J. Patterson series?
Here are the first books in R.J. Patterson's series: Blake Barrett: The Impostor; Brady Hawk: Deep Cover; Cal Murphy: Dead Line; Ed Maddux Cold War Spy Thriller: King of Queens; Garrett Knox: 5 Minutes to Die.
What order should I read R.J. Patterson's books?
We recommend reading R.J. Patterson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is R.J. Patterson still writing new books?
Yes, R.J. Patterson has 5 ongoing series: Blake Barrett, Garrett Knox, J.D. Blunt Thriller, James Flynn, The Phoenix Chronicles.

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