Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stand Point | 2015 | Derek Thompson | Buy |
| 2 | Line of Sight | 2015 | Derek Thompson | Buy |
| 3 | Shadow State | 2018 | Derek Thompson | Buy |
| 4 | Cause & Effect | 2018 | Derek Thompson | Buy |
| 5 | Flashpoint | 2018 | Derek Thompson | Buy |
| 6 | Pathfinder | 2023 | Derek Thompson | Buy |
The Thomas Bladen series is Derek Thompson’s flagship work, spanning six novels from 2015 to 2023. Bladen is a former intelligence operative whose past refuses to leave him alone, and each book pulls him deeper into webs of conspiracy, betrayal, and covert warfare.
Stand Point and Line of Sight, both published in 2015, established Bladen as a resourceful protagonist who relies on instinct and tradecraft rather than gadgets. Shadow State and Cause & Effect raised the stakes in 2018, and Flashpoint pushed the action into more dangerous territory. Pathfinder, published in 2023, is the most recent entry. The series will appeal to readers who enjoy spy fiction in the tradition of le Carre but with more action-oriented pacing.