Richard Wake Reading Order
3 series · 22 books
Richard Wake is a prolific author known for his gripping thrillers, with a focus on crime and suspense. Over his career, he has penned 22 novels across three series, including the popular Alex Kovacs, La Rue Family Crime Thriller, and Peter Ritter. Active from 2018 to 2026, his work continues to captivate readers with intricate plots and dynamic characters.
Alex Kovacs Series
Ongoing16 books (2018–2025)
Start with The Spies of Zurich, the first of 16 books in the Alex Kovacs series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Spies of Zurich 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Vienna at Nightfall 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Paris in Disguise 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Limoges Dilemma 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Lyon Resistance 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Agony of France 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Ominous Austria 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | To Normandy and Beyond 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Adrift in Istanbul 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Budapest in Pieces 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Alpine Pursuit 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Escape from Estonia 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Bucharest Unbound 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Reunion in Prague 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Nightmare in Poland 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The Berlin Uprising 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
La Rue Family Crime Thriller Series
Ongoing4 books (2023–2026)
Start with Conquest, the first of 4 books in the La Rue Family Crime Thriller series.
Peter Ritter Series
Complete2 books (2020–2020)
Start with A Death in East Berlin and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Richard Wake written?
- Richard Wake has written 22 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2018 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Richard Wake series?
- Here are the first books in Richard Wake's series: Alex Kovacs: The Spies of Zurich; La Rue Family Crime Thriller: Conquest; Peter Ritter: A Death in East Berlin.
- What order should I read Richard Wake's books?
- We recommend reading Richard Wake's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Richard Wake still writing new books?
- Yes, Richard Wake has 2 ongoing series: Alex Kovacs, La Rue Family Crime Thriller.