Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Scorpion’s Gate |
2005 |
Richard A. Clarke |
Buy |
| 2 |
Breakpoint |
2007 |
Richard A. Clarke |
Buy |
| 3 |
Sting of the Drone |
2014 |
Richard A. Clarke |
Buy |
| 4 |
Pinnacle Event |
2015 |
Richard A. Clarke |
Buy |
Richard A. Clarke’s four techno-thrillers draw on his decades of national security experience. The Scorpion’s Gate (2005) imagines a crisis in the Middle East, Breakpoint (2007) involves attacks on biotechnology infrastructure, Sting of the Drone (2014) explores the moral complexities of drone warfare, and Pinnacle Event (2015) centers on a nuclear threat.
Each novel reflects Clarke’s insider knowledge of how government, intelligence, and military systems actually work under pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Richard A. Clarke Standalone Novels series?
There are four books in the Richard A. Clarke Standalone Novels series, published between 2005 and 2015.
What is the first book in the Richard A. Clarke Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Richard A. Clarke Standalone Novels series is The Scorpion’s Gate, published in 2005.
What are Richard A. Clarke's novels about?
Clarke’s four novels are techno-thrillers informed by his national security career. The Scorpion’s Gate (2005) involves a Middle East crisis, Breakpoint (2007) tackles biotech terrorism, Sting of the Drone (2014) explores drone warfare ethics, and Pinnacle Event (2015) deals with nuclear threats.