Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ares Virus | 2015 | A.P. Bateman | Buy |
| 2 | The Town | 2016 | A.P. Bateman | Buy |
| 3 | The Island | 2016 | A.P. Bateman | Buy |
| 4 | Stone Cold | 2021 | A.P. Bateman | Buy |
| 5 | The Cartel | 2024 | A.P. Bateman | Buy |
| 6 | 1600 | 2025 | A.P. Bateman | Buy |
The Rob Stone series by A.P. Bateman is a six-book action thriller sequence that began with The Ares Virus in 2015. Rob Stone is a tough, direct protagonist who faces threats ranging from biological weapons and isolated communities to drug cartels and political conspiracies.
The series includes The Town (2016) and The Island (2016), which have a survival-thriller feel, along with the later entries Stone Cold (2021), The Cartel (2024), and 1600 (2025). Bateman writes the Stone books with the same pacing and action-oriented style as his Alex King series, but the different protagonist and plots give the series its own identity.