Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smooth Operator | 2016 | Parnell Hall | Buy |
| 2 | The Money Shot | 2018 | Parnell Hall | Buy |
| 3 | Bombshell | 2020 | Parnell Hall | Buy |
| 4 | Jackpot | 2021 | Parnell Hall | Buy |
| 5 | Obsession | 2023 | Parnell Hall | Buy |
| 6 | Golden Hour | 2024 | Parnell Hall | Buy |
| 7 | Stuart Woods’ Golden Hour | 2024 | Parnell Hall | N/A |
| 8 | Blown Away | 2025 | Parnell Hall | Buy |
| 9 | Stuart Woods’ Blown Away | 2025 | Parnell Hall | N/A |
| 10 | Skin Game | 2019 | Parnell Hall | Buy |
The Teddy Fay series features a former CIA operative who faked his death and reinvented himself, often working in Hollywood while using his intelligence background to handle dangerous situations. Parnell Hall wrote many of the books in this series, continuing the franchise that Stuart Woods originated. Smooth Operator, The Money Shot, and Skin Game are among the earlier entries.
The series blends spy thriller elements with the Hollywood setting, giving Teddy Fay a unique dual identity. Later books like Golden Hour and Blown Away have been published under Stuart Woods’ name with Hall as the writer, maintaining the brand while keeping Hall’s craftsmanship. The series has appealed to readers who enjoy fast-paced thrillers with a protagonist who is always the smartest person in the room.