Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Impostor | 2024 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 2 | The Renegade Agent | 2024 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 3 | The Shadow Protocol | 2025 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 4 | Mercury Rising | 2025 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 5 | The Thirteenth Hour | 2026 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
The Blake Barrett series is one of R.J. Patterson’s newer thriller properties, launched in 2024 with The Impostor. Barrett is a covert operative who operates in the gray areas of international espionage, taking on missions where official channels have failed or cannot be seen to act.
The series moves quickly, with five books published across its first two years. Each novel is a self-contained mission, though recurring characters and an overarching storyline connect the installments. Readers who enjoy Patterson’s other series like Brady Hawk and Titus Black will find familiar elements here: fast pacing, global settings, and plenty of action set pieces.