Scot Harvath Books in Order
Scot Harvath is a series of political action-thriller novels by American author Brad Thor, following the title character, a former U.S. Secret Service agent and Navy SEAL turned covert counterterrorism operative. The series began in 2002 with "The Lions of Lucerne" and continues annually as of 2026, with 25 mainline novels published to date.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Brad Thor
This thriller introduces Scot Harvath, an ex-Navy SEAL turned Secret Service agent charged with protecting the President of the United States. When…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Brad Thor
Secret Service agent Scot Harvath investigates a plot to kidnap the president, following clues that lead to the world's most ruthless terrorist. He…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Brad Thor
With diplomatic and military options exhausted, the U.S. president calls on Navy SEAL turned Secret Service agent Scot Harvath to counter a…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Brad Thor
A weapon originally designed to decimate the Roman Empire has become the number one threat to the United States, and it falls to Scot Harvath to…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Brad Thor
Takedown is a 2006 book by Brad Thor. It is book 5 of the series Scot Harvath.
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Brad Thor
The First Commandment is a 2007 book by Brad Thor. It is book 6 of the series Scot Harvath.
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Brad Thor
Navy SEAL turned covert Homeland Security operative Scot Harvath must race to locate an ancient secret with the power to stop militant Islam dead in…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Brad Thor
The Fah River is a river in Eritrea that flows into the Anseba River, part of the Barka River basin. It runs beside the settlement of Fah, which…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · Brad Thor
Foreign Influence is a 2010 book by Brad Thor. It is book 9 of the series Scot Harvath.
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Brad Thor
Following a former U.S. President's appointment to the United Nations, counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath is wrongly implicated in a string of…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Brad Thor
When his name is added to a top-secret government assassination list, counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath engages in a high-stakes game of…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Brad Thor
A string of high-profile kidnappings in Washington, D.C. escalates when the victims are discovered to be murdered, and a ransom demand triggers…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Brad Thor
After a CIA agent dies overseas, his top asset makes a terrifying claim of uncertain reliability. As exchange students disappear, airline passengers…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Brad Thor
A secret committee hidden within one of the world's most powerful organizations pursues a devastating agenda. When four seconds of video are…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Brad Thor
Foreign Agent is a 2016 book by Brad Thor. It is book 15 of the series Scot Harvath.
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Brad Thor
A distress call during a Mediterranean storm is followed days later by a body washing ashore, identified as a high-value terrorism suspect who had…
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2018 · Brad Thor
Across Europe, a secret organization begins attacking diplomats, while a foreign ally demands the identity of a highly placed covert asset back in…
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Buy on Amazon2019 · Brad Thor
Backlash is a 2019 book by Brad Thor. It is book 18 of the series Scot Harvath.
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Buy on Amazon2020 · Brad Thor
Near Dark is a 2020 book by Brad Thor. It is book 19 of the series Scot Harvath.
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Buy on Amazon2021 · Brad Thor
Enjoying a summer in Norway with a cottage, a boat, and his girlfriend Silvi, Scot Harvath must decide whether to return to work or resign, until a…
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Rising Tiger is a 2022 book by Brad Thor. It is book 21 of the series Scot Harvath.
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Buy on Amazon2023 · Brad Thor
Dead Fall is a 2023 book by Brad Thor. It is book 22 of the series Scot Harvath.
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Buy on Amazon2024 · Brad Thor
Shadow of Doubt is a 2024 book by Brad Thor. It is book 23 of the series Scot Harvath.
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Buy on Amazon2025 · Brad Thor
Edge of Honor is a 2025 book by Brad Thor. It is book 24 of the series Scot Harvath.
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2026 · Brad Thor
Choke Point is a 2026 book by Brad Thor. It is book 25 of the series Scot Harvath.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Scot Harvath books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Lions of Lucerne”. Start with “The Lions of Lucerne.”
How many books are in the Scot Harvath series?
We list 25 books by Brad Thor , published between 2002–2026.
Where can I buy the Scot Harvath books?
Each title above links to Amazon. See our affiliate disclosure.
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.