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The Scarecrow Series, written by Matthew Reilly and published between 1999 and 2011, consists of four books within the military thriller genre. The series centers on Captain Shane Schofield, a Marine known by the call-sign Scarecrow. It features high-stakes operations, secret weapons, and global threats, often set in extreme environments such as the Arctic or Antarctica. Recurring themes include survival, conflict, and time-sensitive missions aimed at preventing large-scale disasters. The books emphasize military strategy, technological elements, and international crises.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Ice Station

    Ice Station

    1999 · Matthew Reilly

    A thriller written by Matthew Reilly follows Scarecrow, who leads a group of Marines to Antarctica, where a UFO is believed to be buried under the…

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  2. Area 7

    2001 · Matthew Reilly

    Area 7 is a novel written by Australian thriller author Matthew Reilly. It is his fourth book, published in 2001. The story serves as a sequel to Ice…

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  3. Scarecrow

    2003 · Matthew Reilly

    Scarecrow is the fifth Matthew Reilly novel, and the third to feature the main character Captain Shane Schofield, USMC. It was released in 2003.…

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  4. Cover of Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves

    Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves

    2011 · Matthew Reilly

    A former Soviet base known as Dragon Island houses a powerful weapon that has been re-activated. The island is now controlled by a terrorist group…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Scarecrow Series books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Ice Station”. Start with “Ice Station.”

How many books are in the Scarecrow Series series?

We list 4 books by Matthew Reilly , published between 1999–2011.

Where can I buy the Scarecrow Series books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.