Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Trade | 1997 | Christopher Nicole | Buy |
| 2 | Shadows in the Sun | 1998 | Christopher Nicole | Buy |
| 3 | Guns in the Desert | 1998 | Christopher Nicole | Buy |
| 4 | Prelude to War | 1999 | Christopher Nicole | Buy |
| 5 | To All Eternity | 1999 | Christopher Nicole | Buy |
| 6 | Be Not Afraid | 2000 | Christopher Nicole | Buy |
| 7 | The Quest | 2000 | Christopher Nicole | Buy |
The Arms Trade series follows characters caught up in the international weapons business. The seven books explore the moral ambiguities and physical dangers of dealing arms in unstable regions of the world.
Published between 1997 and 2000, the series reflects a shift in Nicole’s work toward contemporary thriller settings while maintaining his interest in conflict and political intrigue.