Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Io ti proteggerò | 1996 | Greg Rucka | N/A |
| 2 | Keeper | 1996 | Greg Rucka | Buy |
| 3 | Finder | 1997 | Greg Rucka | Buy |
| 4 | Smoker | 1998 | Greg Rucka | Buy |
| 5 | Shooting at Midnight | 1999 | Greg Rucka | Buy |
| 6 | Critical Space | 2001 | Greg Rucka | Buy |
| 7 | Patriot Acts | 2007 | Greg Rucka | Buy |
| 8 | Walking Dead | 2009 | Greg Rucka | Buy |
The Atticus Kodiak series consists of eight books published between 1996 and 2009. Kodiak starts as a freelance bodyguard in New York, and each assignment draws him further into situations where his skills and his conscience are tested. Keeper launched the series, and the books grew darker and more complex through titles like Critical Space and Patriot Acts.
Rucka brings meticulous research into close protection work and martial arts to these novels, grounding the action in realistic procedure. The series follows a clear character arc for Kodiak, making it one of the more rewarding thriller series to read in order from start to finish.