Reading order · 25 books · 2002 to 2026 · Set around the world
Scot Harvath Books in Order
Scot Harvath is a former Navy SEAL and Secret Service agent who becomes America’s top covert operative, hunting terrorists and hostile states around the world. Fast, action-packed thrillers.
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Series facts
- Books
- 25
- Published
- 2002 to 2026
- First book
- The Lions of Lucerne
- Latest
- Choke Point (2026)
- Setting
- Set around the world
The reading order
Every Scot Harvath book in publication order. Choose a title for its cast and summary.
25 books · Set around the world
- 1The Lions of Lucerne2002With Scot HarvathSecret Service agent Scot Harvath is the only survivor when the President is kidnapped on a ski trip, and he sets out to rescue him.Buy on Amazon
- 2Path of the Assassin2003With Scot HarvathHarvath hunts a terrorist across the Middle East.Buy on Amazon
- 3State of the Union2004With Scot HarvathHarvath races to stop a plot to strike the United States during the President’s State of the Union address.Buy on Amazon
- 4Blowback2005With Scot HarvathSecretly recalled by the president, Scot Harvath races across Europe to stop an ancient weapon, unearthed beneath an Alpine glacier, from being used against America.Buy on Amazon
- 5Takedown2006With Scot HarvathTerrorists cut Manhattan off from the world, and Harvath must stop them.Buy on Amazon
- 6The First Commandment2007With Scot HarvathHarvath’s friends are being killed, one by one, and he sets out for revenge.Buy on Amazon
- 7The Last Patriot2008With Scot HarvathHarvath races to find a lost revelation that could change the course of history.Buy on Amazon
- 8The Apostle2009With Scot HarvathAn American doctor is kidnapped in Afghanistan, and Harvath is sent to arrange a dangerous prisoner exchange.Buy on Amazon
- 9Foreign Influence2010With Scot HarvathAfter a bombing in Rome kills American students, Harvath is ordered to lure a former colleague into the open, though he suspects the wrong man is being targeted.Buy on Amazon
- 10Full Black2011With Scot HarvathAfter a covert operation goes wrong and a wave of attacks targets the United States, Harvath goes off the books to dismantle the network behind them.Buy on Amazon
- 11Black List2012With Scot HarvathHarvath discovers that he has been placed on a secret government kill list.Buy on Amazon
- 12Hidden Order2013With Scot HarvathCandidates for the head of the Federal Reserve are being kidnapped, and Harvath follows the trail to a secret society.Buy on Amazon
- 13Act of War2014With Scot HarvathHarvath faces a Chinese operation against the United States.Buy on Amazon
- 14Code of Conduct2015With Scot HarvathA video from the Congo leads Harvath to a global conspiracy.Buy on Amazon
- 15Foreign Agent2016With Scot HarvathBlamed in Washington after a raid goes wrong, Harvath investigates a leak and uncovers a rogue actor trying to drag America into a wider war.Buy on Amazon
- 16Use of Force2017With Scot HarvathWhen a suspected terrorist’s body washes ashore in Italy, Harvath is hired on a black contract to discover what the man was planning.Buy on Amazon
- 17Spymaster2018With Scot HarvathHarvath faces a Russian plot to break apart NATO.Buy on Amazon
- 18Backlash2019With Scot HarvathHarvath is captured by the Russians and must escape across the Arctic.Buy on Amazon
- 19Near Dark2020With Scot HarvathA huge bounty is placed on Harvath’s head, and he must find out who wants him dead.Buy on Amazon
- 20Black Ice2021With Scot HarvathHarvath travels to the Arctic island of Svalbard, where Russia is making a move.Buy on Amazon
- 21Rising Tiger2022With Scot HarvathHarvath is sent to India, where a dangerous game between rival powers is under way.Buy on Amazon
- 22Dead Fall2023With Scot HarvathHarvath is drawn into the war in Ukraine.Buy on Amazon
- 23Shadow of Doubt2024With Scot HarvathA mysterious Russian cargo flight, a high-level defector seeking asylum and a French agent’s discovery force Harvath to choose between conscience and country.Buy on Amazon
- 24Edge of Honor2025With Scot HarvathReturning from abroad to a new administration and a fierce power struggle, Harvath is drawn into a conspiracy by shadowy elites.Buy on Amazon
- 25Choke Point2026With Scot HarvathBuy on Amazon
Do you need to read them in order?
Read in order, starting with The Lions of Lucerne. Most books also stand alone.
Who appears in which book
The series’ main characters, book by book. Lead means the book is told around them; minor covers cameos.
| Book | Scot Harvath | Nicholas | Reed Carlton | Lydia Ryan | Sølvi Kolstad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Lions of Lucerne | LLead | ||||
| 2 Path of the Assassin | LLead | ||||
| 3 State of the Union | LLead | ||||
| 4 Blowback | LLead | MMajor | |||
| 5 Takedown | LLead | ||||
| 6 The First Commandment | LLead | ||||
| 7 The Last Patriot | LLead | ||||
| 8 The Apostle | LLead | MMajor | |||
| 9 Foreign Influence | LLead | ·Minor | MMajor | ||
| 10 Full Black | LLead | ·Minor | MMajor | ||
| 11 Black List | LLead | ·Minor | MMajor | ||
| 12 Hidden Order | LLead | ·Minor | MMajor | ||
| 13 Act of War | LLead | ·Minor | MMajor | ||
| 14 Code of Conduct | LLead | ·Minor | MMajor | ||
| 15 Foreign Agent | LLead | ·Minor | MMajor | ·Minor | |
| 16 Use of Force | LLead | ·Minor | MMajor | ·Minor | |
| 17 Spymaster | LLead | ·Minor | MMajor | ·Minor | |
| 18 Backlash | LLead | ·Minor | MMajor | ·Minor | |
| 19 Near Dark | LLead | ·Minor | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor |
| 20 Black Ice | LLead | ·Minor | ·Minor | MMajor | |
| 21 Rising Tiger | LLead | ·Minor | ·Minor | MMajor | |
| 22 Dead Fall | LLead | ·Minor | ·Minor | MMajor | |
| 23 Shadow of Doubt | LLead | ·Minor | ·Minor | MMajor | |
| 24 Edge of Honor | LLead | ·Minor | ·Minor | MMajor | |
| 25 Choke Point | LLead | ·Minor | ·Minor | MMajor |
Characters in the Scot Harvath books
5 characters from Brad Thor’s chart, with the number of Scot Harvath books each appears in.
| Character | Books | First in this series |
|---|---|---|
| Scot HarvathFormer Navy SEAL and covert operative | 25 | The Lions of Lucerne 2002 |
| NicholasFormer dark-web broker known as the Troll, Harvath’s ally | 18 | Blowback 2005 |
| Reed CarltonThe Old Man, founder of the Carlton Group | 12 | The Apostle 2009 |
| Lydia RyanCarlton Group deputy | 11 | Foreign Agent 2016 |
| Sølvi KolstadNorwegian intelligence officer | 7 | Near Dark 2020 |