Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | By Order of the President | 2004 | William E. Butterworth IV | Buy |
| 2 | The Hostage | 2006 | William E. Butterworth IV | Buy |
| 3 | The Hunters | 2007 | William E. Butterworth IV | Buy |
| 4 | The Shooters | 2008 | William E. Butterworth IV | Buy |
| 5 | Black Ops | 2008 | William E. Butterworth IV | Buy |
| 6 | The Outlaws | 2010 | William E. Butterworth IV | Buy |
| 7 | Covert Warriors | 2011 | William E. Butterworth IV | Buy |
| 8 | Hazardous Duty | 2013 | William E. Butterworth IV | Buy |
| 9 | Rogue Asset | 2021 | William E. Butterworth IV | Buy |
| 10 | W. E. B. Griffin Rogue Asset | 2021 | William E. Butterworth IV | N/A |
| 11 | Direct Action | 2025 | William E. Butterworth IV | Buy |
The Presidential Agent series is an espionage thriller franchise spanning 11 books from 2004 to 2025. The series follows a covert agent who works outside normal government channels, reporting directly to the President of the United States. The books deal with terrorism, international intrigue, and the politics of the intelligence community.
The series began under the W.E.B. Griffin name with By Order of the President and has been continued by Butterworth IV with newer entries like Rogue Asset (2021) and Direct Action (2025). The long run gives the series a scope that covers changing geopolitical landscapes.