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Brady Hawk Books in Order

21 Books
2016 – 2020 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order

For the best experience, you should read the Brady Hawk series in publication order. Because the books follow a continuous, evolving storyline involving the Firestorm black ops program, reading them in order ensures you catch every character development, recurring villain, and overarching conspiracy without spoilers.

Brady Hawk Series in Publication Order

The main Brady Hawk series consists of 21 novels, starting in 2016 and concluding in 2020. The publication order matches the chronological story timeline:

  1. First Strike (2016)
  2. Deep Cover (2016)
  3. Point of Impact (2016)
  4. Full Blast (2016)
  5. Target Zero (2016)
  6. Fury (2017)
  7. State of Play (2017)
  8. Siege (2017)
  9. Seek and Destroy (2017)
  10. Into the Shadows (2017)
  11. Hard Target (2018)
  12. No Way Out (2018)
  13. Two Minutes to Midnight (2018)
  14. Against All Odds (2018)
  15. Any Means Necessary (2018)
  16. Vengeance (2019)
  17. Code Red (2019)
  18. A Deadly Force (2019)
  19. Divide and Conquer (2019)
  20. Extreme Measures (2020)
  21. Final Strike (2020)

What to Read Next: The Phoenix Chronicles

Although the original Brady Hawk series concluded with Final Strike, Hawk's story does not end there. R.J. Patterson launched a direct spin-off and sequel series called The Phoenix Chronicles. Picking up four years after the events of the final Brady Hawk book, this series follows Brady and his wife, Alex, as they are drawn back into action. You should read these immediately after finishing the main series, starting with The Shadow Hunter (2021).

The Shared Universe: Titus Black and Crossovers

R.J. Patterson's thriller series are set within a single shared literary universe. The Titus Black series, which follows a black ops agent operating in the same shadowy intelligence circles, is deeply connected to the Brady Hawk books through the shared Firestorm program. Characters, organizations, and global conspiracies frequently cross over between the two series, though they can still be enjoyed independently.

Reading Tips and Caveats

When searching for the books, keep in mind that R.J. Patterson originally published several of the early Brady Hawk novels under the pen name Jack Patterson. Retailers and library databases may list books under either name, but they are the exact same thrillers.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best order to read the Brady Hawk books?

You should read the series in publication order. The narrative carries over from book to book, meaning chronological order is identical to publication order.

QHow many books are in the original Brady Hawk series?

There are 21 books in the original series, starting with First Strike (2016) and ending with Final Strike (2020).

QWhere does The Phoenix Chronicles fit in?

The Phoenix Chronicles is a direct sequel series that takes place four years after Final Strike. You should read it after completing the main 21-book Brady Hawk run.

QIs Brady Hawk connected to other R.J. Patterson books?

Yes. The Titus Black series shares the same universe and the Firestorm agency, featuring overlapping elements and character cameos.

QWho is the author of the Brady Hawk series?

The series is written by R.J. Patterson, who has also published books under the name Jack Patterson.

QCan the Brady Hawk books be read as standalones?

While individual missions are resolved in each book, the character arcs and political plots build continuously, so reading them as standalones is not recommended.