Jeffrey S. Stephens Books in Reading Order
Explore the thriller novels of Jeffrey S. Stephens, organized by series. Begin with Jordan Sandor’s international missions, follow CIA operative Nick Reagan, enter the legal world of Russell Palmer, or choose a standalone mystery.
Jordan Sandor Thrillers
Follow CIA operative Jordan Sandor through four fast-paced espionage thrillers involving terrorism, covert intelligence and international missions where millions of lives may depend on his next move.
Targets of Deception
Former CIA operative Jordan Sandor is drawn back into action when violent events reveal an al-Qaeda plot involving poison gas. His pursuit moves from New York and Florida to Paris and Portofino as he races to prevent a mass-casualty attack.
Targets of Opportunity
Intelligence about a secret alliance sends Jordan Sandor from a CIA safe house into North Korea and a frantic race against time. With nuclear weapons moving toward U.S. waters, Sandor and a small team must identify the target before the enemy strikes.
Targets of Revenge
Jordan Sandor defies Washington to hunt the terrorist Adina, whose violence has become personal. The mission carries Sandor from Venezuela to Egypt and Moscow as he uncovers a plot capable of devastating New York City.
Rogue Mission
After a terrorist bombing kills his former commander and leaves him injured, Jordan Sandor ignores orders to stand down. An old friend’s crisis leads him into an unauthorized operation involving global finance, sabotage and a dangerous terrorist cell.
Nick Reagan Thrillers
CIA operative Nick Reagan faces threats from both foreign terrorists and powerful enemies operating inside the United States. Read the series in order for the complete pursuit of The Handler.
The Handler
CIA operative Nick Reagan and his partner Carol Gellos travel from New York to Afghanistan, Paris, Las Vegas and America’s heartland to stop a coordinated series of terrorist attacks. The mission introduces a resourceful agent willing to confront danger wherever it leads.
Enemies Among Us
Nick Reagan continues his hunt for the elusive terrorist known as The Handler, only to encounter orders to stand down. His investigation exposes corruption inside Washington and forces his team to confront powerful adversaries hidden behind respectable institutions.
Russell Palmer Legal Thrillers
Attorney Russell Palmer and private investigator Robbie Whyte take on cases where courtroom strategy, criminal investigation and political influence collide.
Illusions of Trust
Attorney Russell Palmer accepts a wealthy socialite’s divorce case and enters a web of abuse allegations, murder, pharmaceutical influence and political corruption. With private investigator Robbie Whyte, Palmer follows the connections from New York society to Congress.
The Second Man
Russell Palmer and private investigator Robbie Whyte return in a new legal thriller built around a case where proving what did not happen may be the greatest challenge of all. The Second Man continues the series’ blend of law, investigation and high-stakes suspense.
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Standalone Novels & Mysteries
These self-contained novels can be read in any order, combining family secrets, dangerous investigations, crime and psychological suspense.
Fool’s Errand
Six years after his gangster father’s death, a young advertising executive discovers a letter pointing to stolen money. The search takes him from New York to Las Vegas and the south of France while revealing family secrets, underworld danger and an unexpected path to self-discovery.
Crimes and Passion
Lieutenant Robbie Whyte investigates the murder of a wealthy socialite whose private diary exposes a trail of secrets and possible motives. The case draws him toward psychotherapist Randi Conway and a dangerous circle where desire, betrayal and violence intersect.
