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Edge of Honor

Scot Harvath #24 / 26
by Brad Thor
Edge of Honor (Scot Harvath #24) by Brad Thor
★ 7.66 / 3
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor returns with an exhilarating new Scot Harvath thriller.

After six months abroad, America’s top spy returns to a new administration, a new set of global priorities, and a power struggle—the likes of which the United States has never experienced.

Drawn into a web of deceit and deadly politics, Scot Harvath is thrust into a high-stakes conspiracy that could change the course of history. A cabal of shadowy elites is maneuvering for control and if they succeed, they will bring the country to its knees.

When trust is fleeting and survival means making impossible decisions, Harvath finds himself at the precipice. The actions he takes will shape the future of America—and might cost him everything he holds dear.

With enemies at every turn, one wrong move could push the nation over the edge.

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Release date: July 1, 2025

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Brad Thor

Brad Thor

In a crowded field of espionage fiction, Brad Thor writes like someone who assumes the threat briefing just ended and the clock is already ticking.

Born in Chicago in 1969, Thor did not begin his career in a bunker or on a battlefield, but in classrooms and television studios. He studied creative writing, film, and television at the University of Southern California, graduating with honors, and later created and hosted the PBS travel series Traveling Lite. That early immersion in visual storytelling left its mark. His novels move with the clean precision of a well-edited scene, locations rendered sharply, action unfolding in tight, escalating beats.

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Everything changed in 2002 with the publication of The Lions of Lucerne. The novel introduced Scot Harvath, a former Navy SEAL and Secret Service agent whose instincts are honed for counterterrorism operations. Harvath was not conceived as a detached spy archetype. He is disciplined, strategic, and fiercely loyal, but also shaped by personal codes that sometimes clash with political realities. Through this character, Thor built one of the most durable franchises in modern political thriller fiction.

The Scot Harvath series, which includes titles such as Path of the Assassin, The Last Patriot, Black List, and Black Ice, has repeatedly landed on The New York Times bestseller list. These novels are driven by contemporary geopolitical tensions, cyber warfare, intelligence failures, and the fragile balance between liberty and security. Thor’s brand of suspense rests on plausibility. He conducts extensive research, consults with members of the military and intelligence communities, and has even embedded with security professionals to understand operational realities. The result is a style of espionage thriller that feels less speculative and more like tomorrow’s headline.

Yet the appeal of his books extends beyond technical detail. At their core, they explore moral ambiguity. How far should a nation go to protect itself. What compromises are justified in the name of survival. In Thor’s fiction, the answers are never simple, and that complexity gives weight to the relentless action sequences.

Over more than two decades, Brad Thor has established himself as a leading voice in counterterrorism thrillers and political suspense novels. His work has sparked debate, drawn praise from readers across the political spectrum, and earned nominations and recognitions within the thriller community. He frequently appears as a commentator on national security, blurring the line between storyteller and analyst.

Behind the explosive plots and covert missions is a writer who understands pacing, stakes, and the psychology of vigilance. For readers seeking high-intensity spy novels grounded in real-world geopolitics, his books deliver tightly wound suspense and a persistent reminder that in the shadows of global power, someone is always watching.

Scot Harvath

Across war-torn cities, secret corridors of power, and the hidden networks of global terror, this series follows a man whose skill and instinct make him a formidable counterbalance to chaos. Each mission pulls him into the shadows of geopolitics, where the stakes are measured not just in lives, but in the fragile balance of nations. The world he navigates is meticulously crafted, from bustling urban centers to isolated compounds, every location alive with tension and threat.

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At the center is an operative shaped by military rigor, intelligence expertise, and an unwavering drive to confront danger head-on. His assignments are rarely straightforward. A routine investigation can spiral into hostage situations, covert assassinations, or the unraveling of conspiracies that reach the highest levels of government. The series explores how one individual manages the weight of global responsibility while grappling with moral ambiguity, loyalty, and the cost of action when the consequences are immediate and often lethal.

The narrative thrives on high-octane suspense interwoven with psychological depth. Allies and adversaries alike carry secrets that can alter the course of events, while intricate plots test the protagonist’s strategic thinking and resolve. Each installment balances rapid, cinematic action with moments of reflection, letting readers experience the tension, the uncertainty, and the stakes as if they were inside the mission itself.

This saga stands out for its blend of intense espionage, carefully constructed procedural detail, and the emotional and ethical complexity of operating in the gray zones of security. It is a series for readers drawn to intelligent thrillers that combine geopolitical intrigue, pulse-pounding action, and a character whose resilience and resourcefulness are tested at every turn. The storytelling pulls readers into a world where danger is constant, trust is scarce, and every choice can tip the balance between catastrophe and survival.


Scot Harvath consists of twenty-four primary books, and includes three additional books that complement the series but are not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

The Lions of Lucerne (Scot Harvath #1)
★ 9.34 / 3
Path of the Assassin (Scot Harvath #2)
★ 8.66 / 3
State of the Union (Scot Harvath #3)
★ 8.66 / 3
Blowback (Scot Harvath #4)
★ 8.00 / 3
Takedown (Scot Harvath #5)
★ 8.00 / 3
The First Commandment (Scot Harvath #6)
★ 8.00 / 3
The Last Patriot (Scot Harvath #7)
★ 8.34 / 3
The Apostle (Scot Harvath #8)
★ 8.00 / 3
Foreign Influence (Scot Harvath #9)
★ 8.00 / 3
Full Black (Scot Harvath #10)
★ 8.00 / 3
Black List (Scot Harvath #11)
★ 8.00 / 3
Free Fall (Scot Harvath #11.5)
★ 7.00 / 2
Hidden Order (Scot Harvath #12)
★ 7.66 / 3
Epilogue II (Scot Harvath #12.5)
★ 7.50 / 2
Act of War (Scot Harvath #13)
★ 7.66 / 3
Code of Conduct (Scot Harvath #14)
★ 7.66 / 3
The Athens Solution (Scot Harvath #14.5)
★ 7.00 / 2
Foreign Agent (Scot Harvath #15)
★ 7.66 / 3
Use of Force (Scot Harvath #16)
★ 7.66 / 3
Spymaster (Scot Harvath #17)
★ 7.66 / 3
Backlash (Scot Harvath #18)
★ 7.66 / 3
Near Dark (Scot Harvath #19)
★ 7.66 / 3
Black Ice (Scot Harvath #20)
★ 7.66 / 3
Rising Tiger (Scot Harvath #21)
★ 7.66 / 3
Dead Fall (Scot Harvath #22)
★ 7.66 / 3
Shadow of Doubt (Scot Harvath #23)
★ 7.66 / 3
Edge of Honor (Scot Harvath #24)
★ 7.66 / 3
Choke Point (Scot Harvath #25)
⧗ 8.50 / 2
Scot Harvath Book 26 (Scot Harvath #26)
⧗ 8.00 / 2


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