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Series

Ryan Kealey

5 books

The Ryan Kealey series by Andrew Britton has 5 books. Start with The American (2007), then read the rest in the order below.

Ryan Kealey reading order

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The American

Andrew Britton

CIA operative Ryan Kealey is drawn into a deadly pursuit when Jason March—his former protégé and a highly skilled American assassin—joins forces with a terrorist organization bent on catastrophic destruction. As Kealey races to decipher a far-reaching conspiracy, he must confront not only a formidable enemy but also the consequences of his own past. Blending high-stakes espionage, military action, and psychological suspense, the novel explores loyalty, betrayal, and the terrifying threat posed by an enemy who knows America from the inside.

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The Assassin

Andrew Britton

A catastrophic weapon, a nation on the verge of disaster, and a hidden threat at the highest levels of power place millions of lives in jeopardy. When Washington dismisses his warnings, maverick CIA operative Ryan Kealey is forced to act alone, pursuing a conspiracy that reaches far closer to home than he ever imagined. Racing across an increasingly dangerous international landscape, Kealey must determine whom he can trust before time runs out. Fast-paced and sharply plotted, this gripping thriller explores betrayal, political intrigue, and the high-stakes cost of inaction.

ThrillerSpy FictionPolitical Thriller
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The Invisible

Andrew Britton

When twelve American climbers vanish in Pakistan’s Hindu Kush and the U.S. secretary of state is abducted following a devastating ambush, tensions between Pakistan and India threaten to ignite an international crisis. CIA operative Ryan Kealey is sent to uncover the forces behind the attack, joined by British-born analyst Naomi Kharmai, whose increasingly unpredictable actions make an already dangerous mission even more perilous. As the investigation pushes deeper into a maze of political intrigue, betrayal, and shifting loyalties, Kealey must determine who is manipulating events—and how far they will go to achieve their aims. A tense, fast-paced espionage thriller, the novel combines geopolitical suspense with relentless action and a stark exploration of trust, revenge, and the hidden costs of power.

ThrillerSpy FictionPolitical Thriller
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The Exile

Andrew Britton

When the president’s niece is murdered at a refugee camp in war-torn Darfur, former CIA operative Ryan Kealey is drawn into a dangerous mission with global consequences. His investigation leads from Sudan’s violent underworld to a shadowy conspiracy reaching into the highest levels of the U.S. government, forcing him to navigate treachery, political ambition, and deadly covert operations. Blending geopolitical intrigue with hard-driving action, this thriller explores the costs of loyalty and the perilous boundary between national security and personal justice.

ThrillerSpy FictionDetective Fiction
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The Operative

Andrew Britton

A tense international espionage thriller, this novel follows former CIA operative Ryan Kealey as he is drawn into a dangerous mission where political power, terrorism, and covert agendas collide. As the stakes rise across borders, Kealey must rely on his fieldcraft, instincts, and hard-won experience to uncover the truth before a devastating threat can be unleashed. Combining fast-paced action with intricate intelligence tradecraft, the story explores loyalty, sacrifice, and the moral cost of operating in the shadows.

ThrillerSpy FictionAdventure Fiction