Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rhythm Section | 1999 | Mark Burnell | Buy |
| 2 | Chameleon | 2001 | Mark Burnell | Buy |
| 3 | Gemini | 2003 | Mark Burnell | Buy |
| 4 | The Third Woman | 2005 | Mark Burnell | Buy |
The Stephanie Patrick series spans four novels published between 1999 and 2005. The Rhythm Section introduces Stephanie, a woman whose life is shattered by the loss of her family in a plane crash. She channels her grief into becoming a trained assassin, and the subsequent books follow her deeper into the world of espionage and covert operations.
Each novel raises the stakes and complicates Stephanie’s allegiances. Chameleon and Gemini expand the geopolitical scope of the series, while The Third Woman brings Stephanie’s story to a close. The first book was adapted into a 2020 film, though the series as a whole remains best appreciated in its original form on the page.