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5 series Β· 18 books

Raymond Khoury is a Lebanese-American author and screenwriter whose debut novel The Last Templar became a New York Times bestseller and launched a successful franchise spanning multiple formats. His works blend historical intrigue with page-turning narratives, primarily exploring themes of ancient mysteries and present-day quests across his novels, graphic adaptations, and shorter fiction. Over his career spanning 2006 to 2019, Khoury developed a diverse body of work that extends beyond his signature Templar series to include standalone novels and curated anthologies.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2014)

Raymond Khoury edited two complete historical fiction anthologies published between 2011 and 2014. Both No Rest for the Dead and FaceOff should be read in publication order. These collections feature multiple authors contributing interconnected stories within their respective volumes.

Start with No Rest for the Dead and read in order.

Start this series with No Rest for the Dead

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Last Templar Series

Complete

5 books (2006–2016)

Raymond Khoury's Last Templar series comprises five historical fiction novels published between 2006 and 2016. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Last Templar and concluding with The End Game. Each installment builds on the previous entries, weaving together mystery and historical elements across decades and continents.

Start with The Last Templar, the first of 5 books in the Last Templar series.

Start this series with The Last Templar

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The Templar Salvation
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The Devil's Elixir / Second Time Around
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5

Last Templar Graphic Novels Series

Complete

6 books (2006–2018)

Raymond Khoury's Last Templar Graphic Novels series consists of six complete installments published between 2006 and 2018, all of which should be read in publication order beginning with The Encoder. The series includes The Knight in the Crypt, The Falcon Temple, The Sunken Church, The Devil's Handiwork, and The One-Armed Knight. These historical fiction graphic novels blend visual storytelling with the intrigue and mystery characteristic of the author's work.

Start with The Encoder, the first of 6 books in the Last Templar Graphic Novels series.

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Cover of The Knight in the Crypt
The Knight in the Crypt
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4
5
Cover of The Devil's Handiwork
The Devil's Handiwork
6
Cover of The One-Armed Knight
The One-Armed Knight

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2016)

Raymond Khoury's complete collection of short stories and novellas consists of two books published between 2015 and 2016. Both works are collaborative efforts with other authorsβ€”Pit Stop: Sean Reilly vs. Glen Garber co-written with Linwood Barclay, and Shadow Tag co-written with Steve Berry. These historical fiction entries should be read in publication order, beginning with Pit Stop.

Start with Pit Stop: Sean Reilly vs. Glen Garber(With: Linwood Barclay) and read in order.

Start this series with Pit Stop: Sean Reilly vs. Glen Garber(With: Linwood Barclay)

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#Title
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Pit Stop: Sean Reilly vs. Glen Garber(With: Linwood Barclay)
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Shadow Tag(With: Steve Berry)

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2007–2019)

Raymond Khoury's three standalone historical fiction novels were published between 2007 and 2019, with the series now complete. While each book stands alone as an independent story, readers should follow publication order, beginning with The Sanctuary, followed by The Sign, and concluding with The Ottoman Secret (also titled Empire of Lies). These interconnected yet self-contained narratives showcase Khoury's signature blend of historical intrigue and contemporary adventure.

Start with The Sanctuary and read in order.

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The Ottoman Secret / Empire of Lies

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Raymond Khoury written?
Raymond Khoury has written 18 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2019.
What is the first book in each Raymond Khoury series?
Here are the first books in Raymond Khoury's series: Anthologies: No Rest for the Dead; Last Templar: The Last Templar; Last Templar Graphic Novels: The Encoder; Short Stories/Novellas: Pit Stop: Sean Reilly vs. Glen Garber(With: Linwood Barclay).
What order should I read Raymond Khoury's books?
We recommend reading Raymond Khoury's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Raymond Khoury's series complete?
Raymond Khoury has 5 completed series.

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