Order of Scot Harvath Books
Scot Harvath is the fictional creation of American author Brad Thor. Harvath is a secret service agent, ex-navy seal, and big time ass kicker.
The Scot Harvath series of books is listed below, and numerous of the books have reached #1 on the New York Times bestselling list. (more…)
What I Read: June 2011
Written by Dan Malone
I wanted to start a monthly section here at Order of Books where on the first of every month, I talk about what books I read in the prior month, and talk a bit about them. That way maybe we can all learn about new authors, and other great books to read. I just ask that you keep spoilers to a minimal!
Feel free to write about what you read this month in the comments too. (more…)
Order of Daniel Silva Books
Daniel Silva is an American author of spy thriller and historical fiction novels. He is best known for his Gabriel Allon series. However, Silva also has some other classic books, as he had written 3 fiction novels prior to the Allon book, 2 of them starring recurring characters in the Michael Osbourne series. (more…)
Order of Michael Osbourne Books
After his first book, writer Daniel Silva started a series of books starring CIA agent Michael Osbourne.
Unfortunately, the series of books only lasted two, before Silva moved on to the much-heralded Gabriel Allon series of books. (more…)
Order of Gabriel Allon Books
Gabriel Allon is the fictional creation of author Daniel Silva. Silva had previously written 3 other books, including a short series of 2 novels starring CIA employee Michael Osbourne.
The Michael Osbourne books also gave the perspective of an assassin, and the writing from the assassins viewpoint always seemed more “lively”, so it’s no surprise that Silva would follow that up with a series of books about Gabriel Allon, an assassin. (more…)
Order of Andy McNab Books
One thing you have to appreciate about the Andy McNab books is you know he isn’t just living in a fantasy world; as a Sergeant and ex-member of the Special Air Service, he’s actually lived through a lot of the stories he tells.
McNab doesn’t have to do research for his books; he lived it. As you read the stories of the likes of Nick Stone, McNab’s main character, you have to wonder just how much of it is McNab basically writing an extended version of his memoirs. (more…)
Order of Boy Soldier Books
Andy McNab is famous for his “Nick Stone” series, as well as the non-fiction turned movie book “Bravo Two Zero”, however Andy McNab has another series of books that he started in 2005.
This is the “Boy Soldier” series which Andy McNab co-writes with Robert Rigby, and focuses on a young boy by the name of Danny Watts, who wants to join the army. (more…)
Order of Nick Stone Books
Andy McNab, a member of the British Army and SAS, turned author with surprisingly successful results.
After two non-fiction books, McNab decided to use his experience on the field to create the fictional character “Nick Stone”. (more…)
Order of Nick Heller Books
American author Joseph Finder, who has written a series of standalone fiction thrillers including the book High Crimes, which was made into a movie starring Morgan Freeman.
In 2009, Finder decided to follow many other fiction writers in creating a recurring character to appear in a series of novels.
Enter Nick Heller. (more…)
Order of Joseph Finder Books
Joseph Finder is an American author who writes various thriller novels. His books cover a variety of topics but are generally based on mystery and suspense, with some espionage stories thrown in. His novel High Crimes was adapted to film starring Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman, while Paranoia was made into a movie starring Liam Hemsworth, Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford. Joseph lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife Michelle and their daughter Emma. (more…)