Portrait of Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth books in order

United States Secretary of Defense

Born
1980
Country
United States
Books
4

Pete Hegseth has published 2 novels, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with In the Arena (2016). The latest is The Battle for the American Mind (2022).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Pete Hegseth

Standalone novels in order

  1. American Crusade (2020)

    352 pages

  2. The Battle for the American Mind (2022)

    288 pages

Novellas in order

  1. Modern Warriors (2020)

    145 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. In the Arena (2016)

    304 pages

About Pete Hegseth

Peter Brian Hegseth is an American government official, veteran, and former television personality who has been serving as the 29th United States secretary of defense since 2025.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Pete Hegseth FAQ

How many books has Pete Hegseth written?
Pete Hegseth has published 2 novels, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Pete Hegseth's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with In the Arena.
What is Pete Hegseth's latest book?
The Battle for the American Mind (2022).
What is Pete Hegseth's most famous book?
In the Arena (2016) is Pete Hegseth's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.