Presidential Agent books in order

The Presidential Agent series continues W.E.B. Griffin's military and intelligence thriller franchise, with Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson taking over as co-authors.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Hostage 2006 Brian Andrews Buy
2 The Shooters 2008 Brian Andrews Buy
3 Black Ops 2008 Brian Andrews Buy
4 The Outlaws 2010 Brian Andrews Buy
5 W. E. B. Griffin Rogue Asset 2021 Brian Andrews N/A
6 Direct Action 2025 Brian Andrews Buy
7 By Order of the President 2004 Brian Andrews Buy
8 The Hunters 2007 Brian Andrews Buy
9 Covert Warriors 2011 Brian Andrews Buy
10 Hazardous Duty 2013 Brian Andrews Buy
11 Rogue Asset 2021 Brian Andrews Buy

The Presidential Agent series was created by W.E.B. Griffin and follows characters involved in covert operations directed by the President of the United States. The series began with By Order of the President in 2004 and ran through several installments written by Griffin and his son William E. Butterworth IV.

Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson were selected to continue the series, writing Rogue Asset (2021) and Direct Action (2025). Their involvement brought the franchise in line with their own military thriller style while maintaining the political intrigue and intelligence operations that defined Griffin’s original vision.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Presidential Agent series?

There are eleven books in the Presidential Agent series, published between 2004 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Presidential Agent series?

The first book in the Presidential Agent series is The Hostage, published in 2006.

How did Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson become involved with the Presidential Agent series?

Andrews and Wilson were chosen to continue W.E.B. Griffin’s Presidential Agent series after Griffin’s death. They wrote Rogue Asset (2021) and Direct Action (2025), carrying forward a franchise that Griffin started with By Order of the President in 2004.

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