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Cobra / Harry Bauer Thriller Books in Order

20 Books
2020 – 2024 Published
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Where to Start Reading the Cobra / Harry Bauer Series

For the best experience, you should start reading with the first book, Dead of Night (2020). While each book follows a self-contained covert mission, the overall narrative charts Harry Bauer's development as an operative, his evolving relationship with the secretive Cobra agency, and his personal struggle to balance lethal justice with his moral code.

Cobra / Harry Bauer Books in Publication Order

Blake Banner is exceptionally prolific, often releasing multiple books a year. Here is the publication list of the Harry Bauer thrillers, updated with the latest releases:

  • Dead of Night (2020)
  • Dying Breath (2020)
  • The Einstaat Brief (2020)
  • Quantum Kill (2020)
  • Immortal Hate (2021)
  • The Silent Blade (2021)
  • LA: Wild Justice (2021)
  • Breath of Hell (2021)
  • Invisible Evil (2021)
  • The Shadow of Ukupacha (2021)
  • Sweet Razor Cut (2022)
  • Blood of the Innocent (2022)
  • Blood on Balthazar (2022)
  • Simple Kill (2022)
  • Riding the Devil (2023)
  • The Unavenged (2023)
  • The Devil's Vengeance (2023)
  • Bloody Retribution (2024)
  • Silent Crusade / Rogue Kill (2024)
  • Blood for Blood (2024)
  • The Cell (2025)
  • Time to Die (2025)
  • The Reaper of Zion (2025)
  • Marked for Death (2025)
  • Justice Without Mercy (2026)
  • Bad Blood (2026)

Chronological Order vs. Publication Order Caveats

In this series, the publication order matches the internal chronological order of Harry's missions. You do not need to jump around the timeline. However, readers should note a minor discrepancy surrounding the 19th installment. In May 2024, two titles—Silent Crusade and Rogue Kill—were released within days of each other, leading to inconsistent numbering across online databases. Both cover this chapter of Harry's adventures, but Silent Crusade is the standard database listing for Book 19.

Spin-Offs and Author Universe Connections

While Blake Banner's other popular series, Omega, also features a former British SAS veteran (Lacklan Walker) facing down global conspiracies, there are no official crossovers between the two universes. Both series can be enjoyed completely independently of each other.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best book to start with in the Harry Bauer series?

You should start with the very first novel, Dead of Night (2020), which establishes Harry Bauer's recruitment into the shadowy Cobra agency.

QAre Rogue Kill and Silent Crusade the same book?

No, they are different books, but both were released in May 2024 and are frequently both cataloged as Book 19 depending on the retailer or library platform.

QIs the chronological order different from the publication order?

No. The story flows linearly, meaning the chronological order is identical to the order in which the books were published.

QDoes Harry Bauer cross over with the Omega series?

No. Although both series are written by Blake Banner and feature ex-SAS protagonists, they remain distinct and do not feature cross-character events.

QHow many books are in the Harry Bauer series?

As of 2026, the series spans 26 books, culminating in the releases of Justice Without Mercy and Bad Blood.

QWho is the publisher or author of these books?

The series is written by USA Today and Amazon bestselling author Blake Banner and is primarily self-published via Kindle Unlimited and independent platforms.