Order of Linwood Barclay Books
Linwood Barclay is a U.S.-born Canadian author, who has risen in fame due to a variety of incredible standalone novels.
Barclay first started writing the “Zack Walker” series which spawned four books, however his real skills are shown in the series of books following that. Loosely connected in every form of the phrase, the Linwood Barclay series of standalone books capture you from the first chapter, and are fantastic fictional mysteries. (more…)
Order of Brad Thor Books
Brad Thor is an American author of thriller novels, with multiple New York Times bestsellers. Brad Thor’s books focus on the fictional character Scot Harvath, who is an ex-Navy Seal turned Secret Service Agent. Thor shadowed a Black Ops team in order to research his novel The Apostle. Brad is also known for making controversial political comments that always causes a lot of reaction. His novels have been published in at least 25 countries, but not Saudi Arabia, as The Last Patriot was called “Islamophobia” by former Nixon aide Robert D. Crane. (more…)
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…)