Jake Keller books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Jake Keller series?"

"There are four books in the Jake Keller series, published between 2014 and 2021."

Q: "What is the first book in the Jake Keller series?"

"The first book in the Jake Keller series is Warning Light, published in 2014."

Q: "Who is the main character in the Jake Keller series?"

"The series follows [Jake Keller](/characters/jake-keller/), the recurring lead in David Ricciardi's espionage novels. He is the central figure in all four books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Warning Light	2014	David Ricciardi	Buy
2	Rogue Strike	2019	David Ricciardi	Buy
3	Black Flag	2020	David Ricciardi	Buy
4	Shadow Target	2021	David Ricciardi	Buy

The Jake Keller books are David Ricciardi’s core series on this site, running from Warning Light in 2014 through Shadow Target in 2021. These novels sit firmly in the modern espionage-thriller space, with one continuing protagonist carrying the action from book to book.

Because the series follows the same lead throughout, publication order is the natural way to read it. Start with Warning Light and continue straight through to Shadow Target to keep Jake Keller’s story in sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Jake Keller series?

There are four books in the Jake Keller series, published between 2014 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Jake Keller series?

The first book in the Jake Keller series is Warning Light, published in 2014.

Who is the main character in the Jake Keller series?

The series follows Jake Keller, the recurring lead in David Ricciardi’s espionage novels. He is the central figure in all four books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order