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Adam Drake Books in Order

10 Books
2012 – 2020 Published
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Where to Start the Adam Drake Series

For the ultimate reading experience, you should start at the very beginning with The Assassin's List. Because the character relationships, recurring allies (such as DHS agent Liz Strobel), and geopolitical stakes build from book to book, reading them in order ensures you won't miss any character development or overarching narrative threads.

Adam Drake Books in Publication and Chronological Order

Since the series timeline progresses chronologically along with the release dates, the publication order is the definitive way to read these thrillers. Here is the complete list of Adam Drake books in order:

  1. The Assassin's List (2012)
  2. Oath to Defend (2013)
  3. Dark Trojan (2014)
  4. Call It Treason (2015)
  5. Special Counsel (2016)
  6. Soft Target (2017)
  7. Sacred Target (2018)
  8. Tipping Point (2018)
  9. Coverup (2019)
  10. The Deterrent (2020)
  11. The Skysage Affair (2021)
  12. Black Dragon (2022)
  13. False Target (2023)
  14. Conspiracy to Spy (2025)
  15. A Silent Coup (2026)

Prequels and Supplemental Content

While there are no spin-offs or co-authored novels in the Adam Drake universe, readers can access the Adam Drake Classified Dossier. This newsletter-exclusive prequel details the backstory behind Drake's departure from the military's elite Delta Force. It can be read as a primer before the first book or as a companion piece at any point in your reading journey.

Frequently Asked

QWhere is the best place to start reading the Adam Drake series?

The recommended starting point is the first book in the series, The Assassin's List, to properly introduce you to the main characters and the transition of Adam Drake from operator to attorney.

QDoes the chronological order differ from the publication order?

No. The main storyline progresses linearly. Reading in publication order will keep you aligned with the chronological events of the series.

QHow many books are in the Adam Drake series?

There are 15 books in the main series, spanning from the 2012 debut up to the 2026 release of A Silent Coup.

QAre there any spin-offs or co-authored books in this series?

No. The series is written entirely by Scott Matthews, and there are currently no spin-offs, side novels, or co-authored works.

QWhat is the Adam Drake Classified Dossier?

It is an exclusive prequel dossier available through the author's newsletter, revealing the classified details of why Adam Drake left Delta Force.

QWho is the author of the Adam Drake series?

The books are written by Scott Matthews, an Oregon native and former JAG officer who draws on his real-world legal and military experience.