Brad Thor has published 30 novels and 2 other books, beginning with The Lions of Lucerne (2002). The series is Scot Harvath (26 books, starting with The Lions of Lucerne). The latest is Cold Zero (2026).
Updated September 2026
Scot Harvath books in order (26)Series page
Reading order: 1 The Lions of Lucerne (2002) · 2 Path of the Assassin (2003) · 3 State of the Union (2004) · 4 Blowback (2005) · 5 Takedown (2006) · 6 The First Commandment (2007) · 7 The Last Patriot (2008) · 8 The Apostle (2009) · 9 Foreign Influence (2010) · 10 Full Black (2011) · … all 26 below
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The Lions of Lucerne (Jan 2002)
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Path of the Assassin (2003)
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State of the Union (2004)
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Blowback (2005)
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Takedown (2006)
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The First Commandment (Jul 2007)
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The Last Patriot (2008)
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The Apostle (2009)
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Foreign Influence (2010)
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Full Black (2011)
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Black List (2012)
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Hidden Order (2013)
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Act of War (Jul 2014)
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Code of Conduct (2015)
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Foreign Agent (2016)
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Use of Force (2017)
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Spymaster (2018)
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Backlash (2019)
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Near Dark (2020)
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Black Ice (2021)
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Rising Tiger (2022)
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Dead Fall (2023)
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Shadow of Doubt (2024)
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Edge of Honor (Jul 2025)
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Choke Point (2026)
Foreign Agent: A Thriller (The Scot Harvath Series) (2016)
Where to start with Brad Thor
Start here
The Lions of Lucerne
Brad Thor's most-read book and the first of the 26 Scot Harvath books.
Newest
Cold Zero
Published 2026.
Standalone novels in order
The Athena Project (2010)
Brad Thor Collectors' Edition #1 (2011)
Brad Thor Collectors' Edition #4 (2013)
Free Fall (2013)
Cold Zero (2026)
Other books in order
BLACK ICE #20, BRAD THOR (2021)
About Brad Thor
Bradley George Thor Jr. is an American thriller novelist. He is the author of The Lions of Lucerne, The First Commandment, The Last Patriot, and other novels. Thor's novels have been published in countries around the world. He also contributed a short story entitled "The Athens Solution" to the James Patterson-edited anthology, Thriller. Thor also makes frequent appearances on Fox News and The Blaze.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Brad Thor FAQ
- How many books has Brad Thor written?
- Brad Thor has published 30 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Brad Thor's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Scot Harvath with The Lions of Lucerne. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Brad Thor's latest book?
- Cold Zero (2026).
- What is Brad Thor's most famous book?
- The Lions of Lucerne (2002) is Brad Thor's most widely read book.
- Are Brad Thor's books connected?
- 26 books belong to 1 series (Scot Harvath); the other 6 books stand alone.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.