Agent Micah Dalton books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Agent Micah Dalton series?"

"There are four books in the Agent Micah Dalton series, published between 2007 and 2010."

Q: "What is the first book in the Agent Micah Dalton series?"

"The first book in the Agent Micah Dalton series is The Echelon Vendetta, published in 2007."

Q: "Do the Agent Micah Dalton books need to be read in order?"

"The books follow the same protagonist and some plot threads carry over between entries, so reading them in publication order gives the best experience. The Echelon Vendetta introduces Dalton and establishes his role within the CIA's clandestine service. Later books reference events and characters from earlier ones, particularly the consequences of Dalton's previous missions."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Echelon Vendetta	2007	Micah Dalton	Buy
2	The Orpheus Deception	2008	Micah Dalton	Buy
3	The Venetian Judgment	2009	Micah Dalton	Buy
4	The Skorpion Directive	2010	Micah Dalton	Buy

The Agent Micah Dalton series follows a CIA clandestine service operative through four thrillers published between 2007 and 2010. The Echelon Vendetta (2007) introduces Dalton as he investigates the apparent suicide of a fellow agent in a locked hotel room in London, uncovering a conspiracy that reaches back into Cold War intelligence operations. The Orpheus Deception (2008) sends him to the Adriatic, where a routine surveillance mission goes wrong and draws him into a web of corruption connecting the CIA, the Italian Carabinieri, and organized crime.

The Venetian Judgment (2009) continues with Dalton tracking a mole inside U.S. intelligence while dealing with fallout from previous operations, and The Skorpion Directive (2010) takes him across Europe on the trail of a rogue agent whose actions threaten to expose an entire network. The series is grounded in realistic tradecraft and geopolitical detail, drawing on author Carsten Stroud’s research into intelligence operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Agent Micah Dalton series?

There are four books in the Agent Micah Dalton series, published between 2007 and 2010.

What is the first book in the Agent Micah Dalton series?

The first book in the Agent Micah Dalton series is The Echelon Vendetta, published in 2007.

Do the Agent Micah Dalton books need to be read in order?

The books follow the same protagonist and some plot threads carry over between entries, so reading them in publication order gives the best experience. The Echelon Vendetta introduces Dalton and establishes his role within the CIA’s clandestine service. Later books reference events and characters from earlier ones, particularly the consequences of Dalton’s previous missions.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order