Raymond Benson Reading Order

3 books (2014–2023)

Raymond Benson edited two complete anthology collections published between 2014 and 2017, both featuring mystery and thriller contributions from various authors. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Mystery Writers of America Presents Ice Cold, followed by Corruption at the Crossroad. The series concludes with Brutal & Strange, offering readers a curated selection of short fiction across the mystery and thriller genres.

Start with Mystery Writers of America Presents Ice Cold and read in order.

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1	Mystery Writers of America Presents Ice Cold 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Corruption at the Crossroad 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Brutal & Strange 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2011–2014)

The Black Stiletto series comprises five mystery-thriller novels by Raymond Benson published between 2011 and 2014. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Black Stiletto: The First Diary and continuing through Black & White, Stars & Stripes, Endings & Beginnings, and concluding with Secrets & Lies. The narrative unfolds across multiple timelines as it explores the identity and history of a mysterious vigilante known as the Black Stiletto.

Start with The Black Stiletto: The First Diary, the first of 5 books in the Black Stiletto series.

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1	The Black Stiletto: The First Diary 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Black & White 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Stars & Stripes 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Endings & Beginnings 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Secrets & Lies 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2009–2010)

The Gabriel Hunt series comprises six adventure novels published between 2009 and 2010, written by various authors including Charles Ardai, Nicholas Kaufmann, James Reasoner, David J. Schow, and Christa Faust. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hunt Through the Cradle of Fear and concluding with Hunt Through Napoleon's Web. Each installment features the globe-trotting exploits of the titular protagonist across exotic and dangerous locations worldwide.

Start with Hunt Through the Cradle of Fear(By: Charles Ardai), the first of 6 books in the Gabriel Hunt series.

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1	Hunt Through the Cradle of Fear(By: Charles Ardai) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hunt at World's End(By: Nicholas Kaufmann) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hunt at the Well of Eternity(By: James Reasoner) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Hunt Among the Killers of Men(By: David J. Schow) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Hunt Beyond the Frozen Fire(By: Christa Faust) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Hunt Through Napoleon's Web 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2007–2012)

The Hitman series by Raymond Benson consists of two completed thriller novels published between 2007 and 2012. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Enemy Within followed by Damnation. The series offers a complete story arc across its two installments.

Start with Enemy Within(By: William C. Dietz) and read in order.

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1	Enemy Within(By: William C. Dietz) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Damnation 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

34 books (1968–2022)

This 33-book James Bond series spans from 1968 to 2022 and should be read in publication order to follow the chronological development of the character across multiple authors. The collection includes novels by Kingsley Amis, John Gardner, Raymond Benson, and other writers, along with an authorized biography, showcasing the evolution of the iconic spy over more than five decades. The series appears to be complete, offering readers a comprehensive literary journey through numerous adventures in the Bond universe.

Start with Colonel Sun(By: Kingsley Amis), the first of 33 books in the James Bond series.

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1	Colonel Sun(By: Kingsley Amis) 1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Authorized Biography of 007(By: John George Pearson) 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	License Renewed(By: John Gardner) 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	For Special Services(By: John Gardner) 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Icebreaker(By: John Gardner) 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Role of Honor(By: John Gardner) 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Nobody Lives Forever(By: John Gardner) 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	No Deals, Mr. Bond(By: John Gardner) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Scorpius(By: John Gardner) 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Licence to Kill(By: John Gardner) 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Win, Lose or Die(By: John Gardner) 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Brokenclaw(By: John Gardner) 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Man from Barbarossa(By: John Gardner) 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Death Is Forever(By: John Gardner) 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Never Send Flowers(By: John Gardner) 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	SeaFire(By: John Gardner) 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	GoldenEye(By: John Gardner) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Cold Fall(By: John Gardner) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Tomorrow Never Dies 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Zero Minus Ten 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	The Facts of Death 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	High Time to Kill 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Midsummer Nights Doom(By: John Gardner) 1999
24	The World is Not Enough 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Doubleshot 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Never Dream of Dying 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Die Another Day 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	The Man With the Red Tattoo 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Devil May Care(By: Sebastian Faulks) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Carte Blanche(By: Jeffery Deaver) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Solo(By: William Boyd) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Trigger Mortis(By: Anthony Horowitz) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Forever and a Day(By: Anthony Horowitz) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	With a Mind to Kill(By: Anthony Horowitz) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1965–1984)

This non-fiction series about James Bond consists of two complete books published between 1965 and 1984. The first entry, The James Bond Dossier by Kingsley Amis, was released in 1965, followed by The James Bond Bedside Companion. These works should be read in publication order to follow their chronological development of Bond-related content. Together they form a comprehensive reference collection for fans of the iconic spy franchise.

Start with The James Bond Dossier(By: Kingsley Amis) and read in order.

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1	The James Bond Dossier(By: Kingsley Amis) 1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The James Bond Bedside Companion 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2008–2011)

The Metal Gear Solid series consists of four complete novels published between 2008 and 2011, with Raymond Benson adapting the popular video game franchise into prose fiction. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Guns of the Patriots and continuing through Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2, and Sons of Liberty. The series blends mystery and thriller elements while drawing from the complex narratives of the original games.

Start with Guns of the Patriots(By: Project Itoh), the first of 4 books in the Metal Gear Solid series.

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1	Guns of the Patriots(By: Project Itoh) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Metal Gear Solid 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Metal Gear Solid 2 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Sons of Liberty 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2002–2002)

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1	Jethro Tull 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2010–2017)

Raymond Benson's complete short story and novella collection spans two volumes published between 2010 and 2017. The series includes Thumbs Down and The MacGuffin, which should be read in publication order. Both works showcase Benson's expertise in mystery and thriller writing, offering self-contained stories that can be enjoyed sequentially.

Start with Thumbs Down and read in order.

1 book (2015–2015)

3 books (2008–2009)

The Spike Berenger series by Raymond Benson consists of three mystery and thriller novels published between 2008 and 2009. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Hard Day's Death, followed by Dark Side of the Morgue, and concluding with On the Threshold of a Death. This finished trilogy offers a contained story arc for readers seeking a conclusive mystery experience.

Start with A Hard Day's Death and read in order.

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1	A Hard Day's Death 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dark Side of the Morgue 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	On the Threshold of a Death 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (2001–2026)

Raymond Benson's standalone novels series comprises 13 mystery and thriller books published between 2001 and 2022, likely bringing the series to completion. Each entry stands alone with its own narrative and characters, making them accessible in any order, though reading them in publication order beginning with Evil Hours provides the most natural progression through Benson's evolving work in the genre. The collection spans from his early 2000s output through 2022, demonstrating the author's sustained focus on mystery and thriller storytelling across more than two decades.

Start with Evil Hours, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Evil Hours 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Face Blind 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Sweetie's Diamonds 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	H.A.W.X. 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Plagiarist 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Torment 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Artifact of Evil 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Homefront: The Voice of Freedom(With: John Milius) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Dying Light: Nightmare Row 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Secrets on Chicory Lane 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	In the Hush of the Night 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Blues in the Dark 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Mad, Mad Murders of Marigold Way 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Hook and the Eye 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2008–2013)

Raymond Benson authored three Tom Clancy's EndWar novels between 2008 and 2013, completing this military thriller series. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with EndWar and continuing through The Hunted and The Missing. The series is complete and offers a self-contained narrative arc across its full trilogy.

Start with EndWar(As:David Michaels) and read in order.

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1	EndWar(As:David Michaels) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Hunted(As:David Michaels) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Missing(By: Peter Telep) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2008–2017)

Raymond Benson leads this four-book military thriller series set in the Tom Clancy universe, published between 2008 and 2017. The series follows in publication order, beginning with Ghost Recon and concluding with Dark Waters, with multiple authors contributing under the shared franchise. This complete series combines espionage and tactical combat narratives within the established Ghost Recon universe.

Start with Ghost Recon(As:David Michaels), the first of 4 books in the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon series.

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1	Ghost Recon(As:David Michaels) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Combat Ops(As:David Michaels) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Choke Point(By: Peter Telep) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dark Waters(By: Richard Dansky) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2004–2023)

The Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series comprises nine novels published between 2004 and 2023, following the covert operations of intelligence agent Sam Fisher. The first five books were written under the pseudonym David Michaels, with subsequent entries authored by Peter Telep and James Swallow. This complete series should be read in publication order to experience the progression of Fisher's missions and character development across the interconnected narratives.

Start with Splinter Cell(As:David Michaels), the first of 9 books in the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series.

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1	Splinter Cell(As:David Michaels) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Operation Barracuda(As:David Michaels) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Checkmate(As:David Michaels) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Fallout(As:David Michaels) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Conviction(As:David Michaels) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Endgame(As:David Michaels) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Aftermath(By: Peter Telep) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Firewall(By: James Swallow) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Dragonfire(By: James Swallow) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible