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The First Wall
by Gav Thorpe • 2020
A bitter rival besieges the Emperor's port while a forbidden faith opens the walls to daemons.
3.76
3k+
The First Wall Summary
The First Wall 87%
A bitter rival besieges the Emperor's port while a forbidden faith opens the walls to daemons.
by Gav Thorpe 2020
3.76
3k+ ratings
Memorial Day
by Vince Flynn • 2004
A nuclear device is seized, but a second bomb is already racing toward the capital.
4.33
53k+
Memorial Day Summary
Memorial Day 87%
A nuclear device is seized, but a second bomb is already racing toward the capital.
by Vince Flynn 2004
4.33
53k+ ratings
Transfer of Power
by Vince Flynn • 1999
When terrorists take the White House, one sidelined CIA agent is ruthless enough to stop them.
4.35
61k+
Transfer of Power Summary
Transfer of Power 87%
When terrorists take the White House, one sidelined CIA agent is ruthless enough to stop them.
by Vince Flynn 1999
4.35
61k+ ratings
The Enemies of My Country
by Jason Kasper • 2021
A covert operator's botched mission in Syria is only the beginning: the real target is home.
4.24
11k+
The Enemies of My Country Summary
The Enemies of My Country 87%
A covert operator's botched mission in Syria is only the beginning: the real target is home.
by Jason Kasper 2021
4.24
11k+ ratings
Ice Station
by Matthew Reilly • 1998
Marines find a buried spaceship in Antarctica, then their allies attack and a killer hides within.
4.12
35k+
Ice Station Summary
Ice Station 87%
Marines find a buried spaceship in Antarctica, then their allies attack and a killer hides within.
by Matthew Reilly 1998
4.12
35k+ ratings
Die Trying
by Lee Child • 1998
A former military cop's good deed turns into a hostage crisis inside a remote survivalist compound.
4.08
167k+
Die Trying Summary
Die Trying 87%
A former military cop's good deed turns into a hostage crisis inside a remote survivalist compound.
by Lee Child 1998
4.08
167k+ ratings
Red War
by Kyle Mills • 2018
A dying dictator's war plans force his CIA nemesis and former assassin into an uneasy alliance.
4.24
22k+
Red War Summary
Red War 86%
A dying dictator's war plans force his CIA nemesis and former assassin into an uneasy alliance.
by Kyle Mills 2018
4.24
22k+ ratings
Extreme Measures
by Vince Flynn • 2008
A CIA interrogator is arrested just as a terror cell begins its attack on Washington.
4.34
57k+
Extreme Measures Summary
Extreme Measures 86%
A CIA interrogator is arrested just as a terror cell begins its attack on Washington.
by Vince Flynn 2008
4.34
57k+ ratings
Storm of Iron
by Graham McNeill • 2002
The Iron Warriors besiege an Imperial citadel for the gene-seed beneath it. One guardsman resists.
4.13
2k+
Storm of Iron Summary
Storm of Iron 86%
The Iron Warriors besiege an Imperial citadel for the gene-seed beneath it. One guardsman resists.
by Graham McNeill 2002
4.13
2k+ ratings
Savage Son
by Jack Carr • 2020
A former SEAL must rescue his friend's sister from a Russian mob's human hunting game.
4.50
37k+
Savage Son Summary
Savage Son 86%
A former SEAL must rescue his friend's sister from a Russian mob's human hunting game.
by Jack Carr 2020
4.50
37k+ ratings
Cursor's Fury
by Jim Butcher • 2006
A magicless spy must hold a bridge with raw recruits against a wolf army.
4.37
72k+
Cursor's Fury Summary
Cursor's Fury 86%
A magicless spy must hold a bridge with raw recruits against a wolf army.
by Jim Butcher 2006
4.37
72k+ ratings
The New Rules of War
by Sean McFate • 2019
An ex-mercenary on why the West keeps losing: the game changed, and nobody noticed.
3.96
2k+
The New Rules of War Summary
The New Rules of War 86%
An ex-mercenary on why the West keeps losing: the game changed, and nobody noticed.
by Sean McFate 2019
3.96
2k+ ratings
Protect and Defend
by Vince Flynn • 2007
Sabotage destroys Iran's nuclear site. Mitch Rapp must stop the retaliation before war erupts.
4.36
45k+
Protect and Defend Summary
Protect and Defend 86%
Sabotage destroys Iran's nuclear site. Mitch Rapp must stop the retaliation before war erupts.
by Vince Flynn 2007
4.36
45k+ ratings
The Apostle
by Brad Thor • 2009
A kidnapped American doctor. Scot Harvath must break a terrorist out of prison to save her.
4.16
21k+
The Apostle Summary
The Apostle 86%
A kidnapped American doctor. Scot Harvath must break a terrorist out of prison to save her.
by Brad Thor 2009
4.16
21k+ ratings
On Target
by Mark Greaney • 2010
Stranded in Darfur, a rogue assassin must protect an ICC investigator and evade a manhunt.
4.20
30k+
On Target Summary
On Target 86%
Stranded in Darfur, a rogue assassin must protect an ICC investigator and evade a manhunt.
by Mark Greaney 2010
4.20
30k+ ratings
The Kill List
by Frederick Forsyth • 2013
A Marine colonel hunts an untraceable preacher whose online sermons ignite lone-wolf terror.
3.90
13k+
The Kill List Summary
The Kill List 86%
A Marine colonel hunts an untraceable preacher whose online sermons ignite lone-wolf terror.
by Frederick Forsyth 2013
3.90
13k+ ratings
Counter-insurgency in Aden
by Shaun Clarke • 2015
Disguised in Aden to kill double agents, an SAS squadron is thrust into an unwinnable mountain war.
3.75
111
Counter-insurgency in Aden Summary
Counter-insurgency in Aden 86%
Disguised in Aden to kill double agents, an SAS squadron is thrust into an unwinnable mountain war.
by Shaun Clarke 2015
3.75
111 ratings
Black Butterflies
by Priscilla Morris • 2022
An artist remains in Sarajevo as war descends, painting through the siege while her city burns.
4.21
14k+
Black Butterflies Summary
Black Butterflies 86%
An artist remains in Sarajevo as war descends, painting through the siege while her city burns.
by Priscilla Morris 2022
4.21
14k+ ratings
Only the Dead
by Jack Carr • 2023
Framed for the President's murder, a Navy SEAL hunts the global plot his father died investigating.
4.54
24k+
Only the Dead Summary
Only the Dead 86%
Framed for the President's murder, a Navy SEAL hunts the global plot his father died investigating.
by Jack Carr 2023
4.54
24k+ ratings
Capture or Kill
by Don Bentley • 2024
An Iranian commander's warning pitches Mitch Rapp into a race to stop a catastrophic attack.
4.33
17k+
Capture or Kill Summary
Capture or Kill 86%
An Iranian commander's warning pitches Mitch Rapp into a race to stop a catastrophic attack.
by Don Bentley 2024
4.33
17k+ ratings
The Bear and the Dragon
by Tom Clancy • 2000
China storms Siberia for its oil. To stop them, America arms Russia, risking nuclear war.
3.92
32k+
The Bear and the Dragon Summary
The Bear and the Dragon 86%
China storms Siberia for its oil. To stop them, America arms Russia, risking nuclear war.
by Tom Clancy 2000
3.92
32k+ ratings
Black List
by Brad Thor • 2012
A black ops agent on a kill list uncovers a surveillance empire planning a devastating cyberattack
4.25
23k+
Black List Summary
Black List 86%
A black ops agent on a kill list uncovers a surveillance empire planning a devastating cyberattack
by Brad Thor 2012
4.25
23k+ ratings
Hunting the Caliphate
by Wes J. Bryant • 2019
A kill chain run from a Baghdad room, strapped by politics: hunting ISIS from the inside.
4.03
165
Hunting the Caliphate Summary
Hunting the Caliphate 86%
A kill chain run from a Baghdad room, strapped by politics: hunting ISIS from the inside.
by Wes J. Bryant 2019
4.03
165 ratings
Tom Clancy Defense Protocol
by Brian Andrews • 2024
China's false flag primes an invasion of Taiwan, and only Jack Ryan and his daughter can stop it.
4.56
7k+
Tom Clancy Defense Protocol Summary
Tom Clancy Defense Protocol 86%
China's false flag primes an invasion of Taiwan, and only Jack Ryan and his daughter can stop it.
by Brian Andrews 2024
4.56
7k+ ratings
Red Storm Rising
by Tom Clancy • 1986
Soviet refinery burns; Kremlin blames NATO, launches blitzkrieg, and ignites World War III.
4.21
85k+
Red Storm Rising Summary
Red Storm Rising 86%
Soviet refinery burns; Kremlin blames NATO, launches blitzkrieg, and ignites World War III.
by Tom Clancy 1986
4.21
85k+ ratings
03
by Mainak Dhar • 2016
An EMP kills Mumbai's grid. A VP must turn his apartment building into an army.
4.06
1k+
03 Summary
03 86%
An EMP kills Mumbai's grid. A VP must turn his apartment building into an army.
by Mainak Dhar 2016
4.06
1k+ ratings
Black Hawk Down
by Mark Bowden • 1999
Two helicopters shot down in Mogadishu turned an hour-long mission into an 18-hour street battle.
4.31
69k+
Black Hawk Down Summary
Black Hawk Down 86%
Two helicopters shot down in Mogadishu turned an hour-long mission into an 18-hour street battle.
by Mark Bowden 1999
4.31
69k+ ratings
First Lord's Fury
by Jim Butcher • 2009
An insectile horde consumes Alera. A young First Lord must unite old enemies for a last stand.
4.40
67k+
First Lord's Fury Summary
First Lord's Fury 86%
An insectile horde consumes Alera. A young First Lord must unite old enemies for a last stand.
by Jim Butcher 2009
4.40
67k+ ratings
Code Red
by Kyle Mills • 2023
A cartel debt drags a spy into Syria to stop a Russian drug destroying the West.
4.40
21k+
Code Red Summary
Code Red 85%
A cartel debt drags a spy into Syria to stop a Russian drug destroying the West.
by Kyle Mills 2023
4.40
21k+ ratings
Echoes of Eternity
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden • 2022
The palace burns, daemons close on the last gate, and the exhausted defenders prepare for the end.
4.54
3k+
Echoes of Eternity Summary
Echoes of Eternity 85%
The palace burns, daemons close on the last gate, and the exhausted defenders prepare for the end.
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden 2022
4.54
3k+ ratings
Academ's Fury
by Jim Butcher • 2005
An ancient enemy devours all. A magicless student stands between it and a divided realm.
4.27
74k+
Academ's Fury Summary
Academ's Fury 85%
An ancient enemy devours all. A magicless student stands between it and a divided realm.
by Jim Butcher 2005
4.27
74k+ ratings
One Second After
by William R. Forstchen • 2009
An EMP erases civilization. A widowed professor must keep his daughters alive as his town starves.
3.98
77k+
One Second After Summary
One Second After 85%
An EMP erases civilization. A widowed professor must keep his daughters alive as his town starves.
by William R. Forstchen 2009
3.98
77k+ ratings
A History of the Crusades, Vol. III
by Steven Runciman • 1951
Jerusalem fell. Three kings marched east. The Crusades never recovered; the end took a century.
4.35
719
A History of the Crusades, Vol. III Summary
A History of the Crusades, Vol. III 85%
Jerusalem fell. Three kings marched east. The Crusades never recovered; the end took a century.
by Steven Runciman 1951
4.35
719 ratings
All Necessary Force
by Brad Taylor • 2012
Pike Logan races to stop a nuclear attack funded by a congressman's deal with China.
4.21
13k+
All Necessary Force Summary
All Necessary Force 85%
Pike Logan races to stop a nuclear attack funded by a congressman's deal with China.
by Brad Taylor 2012
4.21
13k+ ratings
Edge of Honor
by Brad Thor • 2025
A honeymoon ends in an ambush. The killers are Americans, and Washington gave the order.
4.44
12k+
Edge of Honor Summary
Edge of Honor 85%
A honeymoon ends in an ambush. The killers are Americans, and Washington gave the order.
by Brad Thor 2025
4.44
12k+ ratings
Patriot Games
by Tom Clancy • 1987
A professor saves the royal family. The surviving terrorist vows to take everything he loves.
4.17
215k+
Patriot Games Summary
Patriot Games 85%
A professor saves the royal family. The surviving terrorist vows to take everything he loves.
by Tom Clancy 1987
4.17
215k+ ratings
Use of Force
by Brad Thor • 2017
A drowned chemist's laptop reveals a sarin plot aimed at the Vatican. One operative can stop it.
4.23
15k+
Use of Force Summary
Use of Force 85%
A drowned chemist's laptop reveals a sarin plot aimed at the Vatican. One operative can stop it.
by Brad Thor 2017
4.23
15k+ ratings
Without Fail
by Lee Child • 2002
Jack Reacher is pulled into a Secret Service crisis: someone inside wants the new VP dead.
4.16
120k+
Without Fail Summary
Without Fail 85%
Jack Reacher is pulled into a Secret Service crisis: someone inside wants the new VP dead.
by Lee Child 2002
4.16
120k+ ratings
Ghost Fleet
by P.W. Singer • 2015
China sinks America's Pacific Fleet. A mothballed armada of warships must sail to retake Hawaii.
3.76
12k+
Ghost Fleet Summary
Ghost Fleet 85%
China sinks America's Pacific Fleet. A mothballed armada of warships must sail to retake Hawaii.
by P.W. Singer 2015
3.76
12k+ ratings
The Investigator
by John Sandford • 2022
A Senate staffer chasing stolen oil discovers a militia funding a massacre.
4.27
34k+
The Investigator Summary
The Investigator 85%
A Senate staffer chasing stolen oil discovers a militia funding a massacre.
by John Sandford 2022
4.27
34k+ ratings
Sentinel
by Mark Greaney • 2024
During a coup in Ghana, a wounded veteran's children are snatched by a mercenary from his past.
4.37
6k+
Sentinel Summary
Sentinel 85%
During a coup in Ghana, a wounded veteran's children are snatched by a mercenary from his past.
by Mark Greaney 2024
4.37
6k+ ratings
Hostage
by Eli Sharabi • 2025
He read his captors like a book. The worst news arrived the day he was freed.
4.74
11k+
Hostage Summary
Hostage 85%
He read his captors like a book. The worst news arrived the day he was freed.
by Eli Sharabi 2025
4.74
11k+ ratings
The Sword Saint
by C.F. Iggulden • 2019
A divided city faces a conqueror king who commands an army of living shadows.
4.23
2k+
The Sword Saint Summary
The Sword Saint 85%
A divided city faces a conqueror king who commands an army of living shadows.
by C.F. Iggulden 2019
4.23
2k+ ratings
Executive Orders
by Tom Clancy • 1996
After an attack kills the government, Jack Ryan becomes President and must stop a bioweapon plot.
4.12
54k+
Executive Orders Summary
Executive Orders 85%
After an attack kills the government, Jack Ryan becomes President and must stop a bioweapon plot.
by Tom Clancy 1996
4.12
54k+ ratings
The Bonehunters
by Steven Erikson • 2006
Trapped in a burning city, a forsaken army digs through ancient tunnels toward daylight and revenge.
4.49
46k+
The Bonehunters Summary
The Bonehunters 85%
Trapped in a burning city, a forsaken army digs through ancient tunnels toward daylight and revenge.
by Steven Erikson 2006
4.49
46k+ ratings
The Way of the Knife
by Mark Mazzetti • 2013
After 9/11, the CIA started killing. The Pentagon started spying. The boundary never returned.
3.85
4k+
The Way of the Knife Summary
The Way of the Knife 85%
After 9/11, the CIA started killing. The Pentagon started spying. The boundary never returned.
by Mark Mazzetti 2013
3.85
4k+ ratings
Clear and Present Danger
by Tom Clancy • 1989
American soldiers fight a secret war in Colombia until the White House decides they're expendable.
4.14
144k+
Clear and Present Danger Summary
Clear and Present Danger 85%
American soldiers fight a secret war in Colombia until the White House decides they're expendable.
by Tom Clancy 1989
4.14
144k+ ratings
Tower Lord
by Anthony Ryan • 2014
Defending a frozen outpost from invasion, a warrior seeks the brother the enemy took and broke.
4.16
52k+
Tower Lord Summary
Tower Lord 85%
Defending a frozen outpost from invasion, a warrior seeks the brother the enemy took and broke.
by Anthony Ryan 2014
4.16
52k+ ratings
Lone Survivor
by Marcus Luttrell • 2006
Three goatherds, four SEALs, one vote. The Taliban attacks, and only one man crawls out.
4.34
102k+
Lone Survivor Summary
Lone Survivor 85%
Three goatherds, four SEALs, one vote. The Taliban attacks, and only one man crawls out.
by Marcus Luttrell 2006
4.34
102k+ ratings
The Afghanistan Papers
by Craig Whitlock • 2021
Washington’s own postmortem: the war was unwinnable, and they hid the truth for twenty years.
4.25
7k+
The Afghanistan Papers Summary
The Afghanistan Papers 85%
Washington’s own postmortem: the war was unwinnable, and they hid the truth for twenty years.
by Craig Whitlock 2021
4.25
7k+ ratings
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