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13 Books
2021 – 2024 Published
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The Best Way to Read the Alex Mason Series

The Alex Mason series is a collaborative effort between two heavyweights of the indie thriller scene: David Archer and Blake Banner. The series follows Alex Mason, a top-tier operative for the ultra-secret ODIN agency (Office of the Director of Intelligence Networks), as he tackles international conspiracies, high-tech threats, and global espionage alongside IDF captain and Mossad case officer Aila Gallin.

Because the overarching narrative, geopolitical stakes, and character relationships develop continuously from book to book, you should read the series in publication order. The chronological events follow the publication release order exactly, and starting from the beginning ensures you do not encounter spoilers regarding agency betrayals or character dynamics.

Alex Mason Books in Order

Here is the complete sequence of the Alex Mason novels, tracking their publication years up to the latest releases:

  1. Odin (2021)
  2. Ice Cold Spy (2021)
  3. Mason's Law (2022)
  4. Assets and Liabilities (2022)
  5. Russian Roulette (2022)
  6. Executive Order (2022)
  7. Dead Man Talking (2022)
  8. All The King's Men (2023)
  9. Flashpoint (2023)
  10. Brotherhood of the Goat (2023)
  11. Dead Hot (2023)
  12. Blood on Megiddo (2024)
  13. Son of Hell (2024)
  14. Merchant of Death (2025)
  15. Extinction C-14 (2025)
  16. A Vengeful God (2026)
  17. First Blood (2026)

Character Details & Author Connections

Readers will notice some minor inconsistencies in early editions where Mason's partner is referred to as Alina Gallin, though later novels settle on Aila Gallin. While there are no direct crossovers with the authors' solo universes (such as David Archer's Sam Prichard or Blake Banner's Harry Bauer series), fans of fast-paced, high-stakes military thriller series will feel right at home with the style and pacing of this collaboration.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Alex Mason series?

You should start with the first novel, Odin, as the character relationships and recurring agency plots build directly from this initial mission.

QWho are the authors of the Alex Mason series?

The series is co-authored by bestselling thriller writers David Archer and Blake Banner.

QAre there any spin-offs or crossover books?

There are no direct narrative crossovers, but fans of the series will enjoy the authors' individual works, including David Archer's Noah Wolf and Blake Banner's Harry Bauer series.

QWhy does Mason's partner have two different names?

Early book descriptions and chapters refer to her as Alina Gallin, but later books and official descriptions standardize the spelling to Aila Gallin.

QHow many books are in the Alex Mason series?

As of 2026, there are 17 books in the main series, spanning from Odin (2021) to First Blood (2026).

QIs the chronological order different from the publication order?

No, the chronological story matches the publication order exactly. There are no prequels or time-jumps that require a different reading path.