Matt Logan books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Matt Logan series?"

"There are three books in the Matt Logan series, published between 2018 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Matt Logan series?"

"The first book in the Matt Logan series is Capture or Kill, published in 2018."

Q: "Is Matt Logan based on Tom Marcus's real MI5 experience?"

"While Matt Logan is a fictional character, Tom Marcus draws heavily on his real experience as an MI5 surveillance officer. The three books — Capture or Kill, Defend or Die, and Target and Destroy — are informed by genuine tradecraft."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Capture or Kill	2018	Tom Marcus	Buy
2	Defend or Die	2020	Tom Marcus	Buy
3	Target and Destroy	2023	Tom Marcus	Buy

The Matt Logan series follows a former MI5 officer who keeps getting pulled back into dangerous operations. Written by real-life ex-MI5 man Tom Marcus, the three books combine authentic surveillance techniques with thriller plotting.

Capture or Kill (2018) introduced Logan, Defend or Die (2020) raised the stakes, and Target and Destroy (2023) continued the pattern of high-pressure counter-terrorism missions. The series appeals to readers who want their spy fiction rooted in real operational experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Matt Logan series?

There are three books in the Matt Logan series, published between 2018 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Matt Logan series?

The first book in the Matt Logan series is Capture or Kill, published in 2018.

Is Matt Logan based on Tom Marcus's real MI5 experience?

While Matt Logan is a fictional character, Tom Marcus draws heavily on his real experience as an MI5 surveillance officer. The three books — Capture or Kill, Defend or Die, and Target and Destroy — are informed by genuine tradecraft.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order