Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Shadow Hunter | 2021 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 2 | The Reaper | 2021 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 3 | Covert Invasion | 2021 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 4 | The Cobbler | 2022 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 5 | The Widowmaker | 2022 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 6 | A Bridge Too Far | 2022 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 7 | The Deadly Alchemist | 2023 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 8 | The Keystone Protocol | 2023 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 9 | The Last Train to Beijing | 2023 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 10 | The Sleeper | 2023 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 11 | The Dragon King | 2024 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 12 | Operation Nightfall | 2024 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 13 | Loyal Traitor | 2025 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 14 | State Secrets | 2025 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
| 15 | The Shadow Signal | 2026 | Jack Patterson / R.J. Patterson | Buy |
The Phoenix Chronicles is one of R.J. Patterson’s flagship series, running to 15 books between 2021 and 2026. The series follows a covert operative through a wide range of intelligence missions, from hunting down rogue agents in The Shadow Hunter to navigating geopolitical crises in The Last Train to Beijing and State Secrets.
Patterson hits a steady rhythm with this series, releasing three to four books per year. The titles reflect the variety of missions on offer: The Cobbler and The Widowmaker suggest character-driven stories centered on specific adversaries, while Operation Nightfall and The Keystone Protocol point to larger institutional conspiracies. The series builds on the formula Patterson refined with Brady Hawk and Titus Black, with globe-spanning plots and constant tension.
At 15 books, The Phoenix Chronicles is a substantial series that rewards readers who stick with it from the beginning. The ongoing storyline means earlier books set up payoffs that land in later installments.