Department of Thirty books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Department of Thirty series?"

"There are 4 books in the Department of Thirty series, published between 2003 and 2006."

Q: "What is the first book in the Department of Thirty series?"

"The first book in the Department of Thirty series is Department Thirty, published in 2003."

Q: "Do you need to read the Department of Thirty series in order?"

"Yes, the books follow journalist Ryan Elder's ongoing investigation into a mysterious government agency connected to his parents' deaths, so reading them in publication order is recommended."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Department Thirty	2003	B. Kent Anderson	Buy
2	The Mesa Conspiracy	2004	B. Kent Anderson	Buy
3	The Blackjack Conspiracy	2005	B. Kent Anderson	Buy
4	The Triangle Conspiracy	2006	B. Kent Anderson	Buy

The Department of Thirty series, published under the pen name David Kent, follows radio journalist Ryan Elder as he peels back layers of conspiracy surrounding a secret government agency. After his parents’ deaths, Elder discovers their ties to Department Thirty, an organization that has quietly shaped American history for over a century. Each book pushes him deeper into a world where the truth is always more dangerous than the cover story.

The series ran from 2003 to 2006, with The Blackjack Conspiracy winning the Oklahoma Book Award for Fiction in 2006. Anderson writes tight, plot-driven thrillers that move fast and pay off their twists. Fans of government conspiracy fiction will find the series hard to put down.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Department of Thirty series?

There are 4 books in the Department of Thirty series, published between 2003 and 2006.

What is the first book in the Department of Thirty series?

The first book in the Department of Thirty series is Department Thirty, published in 2003.

Do you need to read the Department of Thirty series in order?

Yes, the books follow journalist Ryan Elder’s ongoing investigation into a mysterious government agency connected to his parents’ deaths, so reading them in publication order is recommended.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order