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2 series Β· 9 books

Tom Cain is an English journalist turned thriller writer best known for creating two action-packed series featuring morally complex protagonists navigating dangerous international landscapes. His Samuel Carver novels and Hector Cross series, published between 2007 and 2016, blend espionage and crime with propulsive narratives that appeal to fans of high-stakes thrillers. Drawing on his journalism background, Cain crafts plots grounded in realistic tradecraft and geopolitical tension.

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Hector Cross Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2016)

The Hector Cross series is a complete trilogy of mystery and thriller novels published between 2011 and 2016. Written by Tom Cain in collaboration with Wilbur Smith, the three books should be read in publication order: Those in Peril, Vicious Circle, and Predator. This action-packed series follows its protagonist through interconnected adventures spanning the full sequence.

Start with Those in Peril(By: Wilbur Smith) and read in order.

Start this series with Those in Peril(By: Wilbur Smith)

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Those in Peril(By: Wilbur Smith)
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Vicious Circle(By: Wilbur Smith)
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Predator(With: Wilbur Smith)

Samuel Carver Series

Complete

6 books (2007–2012)

Tom Cain's Samuel Carver series comprises six complete novels published between 2007 and 2012, beginning with The Accident Man and concluding with Revenger. The mystery and thriller series should be read in publication order to follow the protagonist's story arc across the interconnected books. Other titles in the sequence include No Survivors (also published as The Survivor), Assassin, Dictator, and Carver.

Start with The Accident Man, the first of 6 books in the Samuel Carver series.

Start this series with The Accident Man

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tom Cain written?
Tom Cain has written 9 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2016.
What is the first book in each Tom Cain series?
Here are the first books in Tom Cain's series: Hector Cross: Those in Peril(By: Wilbur Smith); Samuel Carver: The Accident Man.
What order should I read Tom Cain's books?
We recommend reading Tom Cain's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Tom Cain's series complete?
Tom Cain has 2 completed series.

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