Bradley Wright Books in Order

Where to Start with Bradley Wright

If you are a fan of heart-pounding action, black-ops espionage, and vigilante justice in the vein of Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp or Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Bradley Wright is an author you need on your radar. With multiple series running in parallel, finding the right entry point can seem daunting. Fortunately, his books are organized into distinct character-driven sagas, making it easy to choose your preferred starting point.

For the definitive Bradley Wright experience, we highly recommend starting with the Xander King / Alexander King Saga. This is the author's flagship universe and features his most famous protagonist. If you want a fast-paced black-ops thrill ride, start with Whiskey & Roses or the prequel Vendetta. If you prefer military team dynamics and covert intelligence failures, the co-authored Adam Burke Series is an excellent alternative. For those who enjoy classic political thriller tropes, the Tom Walker Series provides a great standalone starting point.

The Xander King & Alexander King Reading Order

The most important detail for new readers to understand is that Xander King and Alexander King are the exact same character. The early books (published between 2016 and 2018) are generally categorized under the "Xander King" banner and focus on a double life: a successful businessman by day and a lethal vigilante assassin by night. The later books (published from 2020 onward) use the full name "Alexander King" and see the protagonist faking his death to operate as an elite counterterrorism operative on global missions.

When reading the Xander King portion of the saga, you have two choices: publication order or chronological order. The only difference is the placement of the novella Vendetta. While published third, it is a prequel that depicts Xander's early training and origins, making it the chronological starting point.

Xander King Series: Chronological Order

1. Vendetta (2017) – Prequel Novella
2. Whiskey & Roses (2016)
3. Vanquish (2016)
4. King's Ransom (2017)
5. King's Reign (2018)
6. Scourge (2018)

Xander King Series: Publication Order

1. Whiskey & Roses (2016)
2. Vanquish (2016)
3. Vendetta (2017) – Prequel Novella
4. King's Ransom (2017)
5. King's Reign (2018)
6. Scourge (2018)

Alexander King Series: Publication Order

Once you finish the Xander King books, you should transition directly into the Alexander King series. These books follow a strict chronological continuity and should be read in their publication order:

1. The Secret Weapon (2020)
2. Cold War (2020)
3. Most Wanted (2021)
4. Power Move (2021)
5. Enemy Lines (2021)
6. Smoke Screen (2022)
7. Spy Ring (2024)
8. War Machine (2025)

Tom Walker Series in Order

If you want a break from the King Saga, the Tom Walker series offers a standalone set of mystery thrillers. Tom Walker is caught up in intense, clandestine operations and high-stakes conspiracies. These books should be read in publication order:

1. Killer Instinct (2023)
2. Holy Water (2023)
3. Blind Pass (2023)
4. Deliverance (2024)
5. The Wrong Man (2024)

Adam Burke Series in Order

Co-authored with J.D. Dudycha, the Adam Burke series shifts the focus to a tight-knit covert team. Burke is a former Air Force special operator working for the CIA to clean up intelligence failures. Follow this series in publication order:

1. Moving Target (2024)
2. Hard To Kill (2024)
3. Breaking Point (2024)

Other Series by Bradley Wright

Bradley Wright has also written shorter series that showcase his versatility in blending action with different tones:

Lawson Raines Series

This series introduces Lawson Raines and takes a slightly different approach to the thriller genre. Read them in order:

• When the Man Comes Around (2018)
• Shooting Star (2019)

Saint Nick Series

Described as a dark, action-packed twist on holiday folklore, this series features a badass vigilante version of Santa Claus:

• Saint Nick (2019)
• Saint Nick 2 (2020)

What to Know Before You Start

While the individual books feature self-contained missions and resolutions, the character development, personal stakes, and recurring secondary characters build over time. This is especially true for the King Saga. Reading the books out of order will spoil major plot points, such as why Alexander King has to fake his death at the start of The Secret Weapon. For the best experience, stick to the chronological reading order of the Xander King books before moving on to the Alexander King series.