Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secret Service | 2019 | Tom Bradby | Buy |
| 2 | Double Agent | 2020 | Tom Bradby | Buy |
| 3 | Triple Cross | 2021 | Tom Bradby | Buy |
The Kate Henderson series is a spy thriller trilogy by Tom Bradby, the ITV News presenter and novelist. It follows Kate Henderson, a senior MI6 officer who becomes convinced that either the Prime Minister or the Foreign Secretary is a Russian agent. The series begins with Secret Service (2019) and continues through Double Agent (2020) and Triple Cross (2021).
Bradby’s background as a political journalist gives these books an insider quality that sets them apart from most spy fiction. Kate operates in the murky space between intelligence work and political power, where the lines between ally and enemy keep shifting. The plots are tightly wound, and each book raises the personal stakes for Kate as her investigation takes a toll on her career and family life.
The trilogy tells a single connected story, so readers should start with Secret Service and read them in order. Fans of John le Carre and Mick Herron will find familiar territory here, though Bradby brings his own perspective as someone who has spent decades covering real-world politics at the highest level.