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Alexander Hawke Books in Order

15 Books
2003 – 2021 Published
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01
Hawke
Hawke
2003
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02
Assassin
2004
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03
Pirate
2005
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04
Spy
2006
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05
Tsar
Tsar
2008
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06
Warlord
Warlord
2010
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07
Crash Dive
Crash Dive
2012
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08
Phantom
Phantom
2012
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09
What Comes Around
What Comes Around
2013
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10
Warriors
2014
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11
White Death
White Death
2015
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12
Patriot
2015
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13
Overkill
Overkill
2018
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14
Dragon Fire
2020
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15
Sea Hawke
Sea Hawke
2021
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How to Read the Alexander Hawke Series

The adventures of Lord Alexander Hawke, a billionaire MI6 operative with a pirate lineage, are best read in chronological order. Because the narrative timeline, character relationships, and recurring geopolitical threats evolve from book to book, following the series chronologically ensures the best experience.

The Recommended Reading Order

Here is the complete chronological path for the series, integrating both the main novels and the bridging novellas:

  1. Hawke (2003)
  2. Assassin (2004)
  3. Pirate (2005)
  4. Spy (2006)
  5. Tsar (2008)
  6. Warlord (2010)
  7. Crash Dive (2012) – Novella (#6.5)
  8. Phantom (2012)
  9. What Comes Around (2013) – Novella (#7.5)
  10. Warriors (2014)
  11. White Death (2015) – Novella (#8.5)
  12. Patriot (2015)
  13. Overkill (2018)
  14. Dragon Fire (2020) – (Also published as Dragonfire)
  15. Sea Hawke (2021)
  16. Monarch (2025) – Written by Ryan Steck
  17. Warmonger (2026) – Written by Ryan Steck

Understanding the Novellas and Continuations

Ted Bell wrote three short stories or novellas that take place between the main novels. While they are optional standalone adventures, they offer quick, fast-paced stories that bridge the gaps between major plot points. In 2023, following Ted Bell's passing, his estate selected author and thriller critic Ryan Steck to continue the series. Steck's continuation begins with Monarch (2025) and continues with Warmonger (2026), capturing Bell's cinematic voice while introducing new stakes.

Frequently Asked

QWhere is the best place to start the Alexander Hawke series?

You should start with the first novel, Hawke (2003). It introduces Lord Alexander Hawke's tragic backstory, the childhood murder of his parents, and establishes his key allies like Stokely Jones.

QAre the novellas necessary to understand the main novels?

No, the three novellas (Crash Dive, What Comes Around, and White Death) are standalone and optional. However, they provide fun, quick missions that bridge gaps between major books.

QWho took over the series after Ted Bell's passing?

Author and critic Ryan Steck continued the series after Ted Bell passed away in 2023, beginning with the release of Monarch in 2025.

QHow many Alexander Hawke books are there in total?

There are 17 books in total, consisting of 14 main novels (12 by Ted Bell, 2 by Ryan Steck) and 3 novellas written by Ted Bell.

QWhat is the chronological order of the novellas?

The novellas are placed as follows: Crash Dive goes between Warlord and Phantom; What Comes Around goes between Phantom and Warriors; and White Death goes between Warriors and Patriot.