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A Pike Logan Thriller — by Brad Taylor

Pike Logan Series in Order: 22 books

  • One Rough Man

    Book - 1

    They call it the Taskforce. Commissioned at the highest level of the U.S. government. Protected from the prying eyes of Congress and the media. Designed to operate outside the bounds of U.S. law. Trained to exist on the ragged edge of human capabilit...

  • All Necessary Force

    Book - 2

    A terrorist hit is coming. The CIA, FBI, and Department of Defense systems have spiked, but traditional intel is going nowhere. It falls to the Taskforce-a top- secret team that exists outside the bounds of U.S. law and is charged with finding and...

  • Enemy of Mine

    Book - 3

    Retired Delta Force officer Brad Taylor returns with the third explosive installment in the Pike Logan thrillers. In retired Delta Force officer Brad Taylor's third Pike Logan thriller, a tentative peace between Israel and Palestine has been broke...

  • Gut Instinct

    Book - 3.5

    Retired Delta Force officer Brad Taylor delivers an action-packed short story that sets Pike Logan's partner Jennifer Cahill against a fellow Taskforce operator in a mission that will put their authority, careers, and innocent lives on the line. F...

  • The Widow's Strike

    Book - 4

    In the fourth thriller in Brad Taylor's New York Times bestselling Pike Logan series, the Taskforce must stop a suicide bomber intent on triggering a global epidemic. Invented by nature but genetically manipulated by man, a mutation of a deadly ...

  • The Polaris Protocol

    Book - 5

    Retired Delta Force commander Brad Taylor returns with the fifth propulsive thriller in his New York Times bestselling Pike Logan series. Taskforce operators Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill are used to putting their lives at risk, but in The Polar...

  • Days of Rage

    Book - 6

    In former delta force operator and New York Times bestseller Brad Taylor's latest Pike Logan thriller, the Taskforce must stop their most devastating threat yet -- a weapon of mass destruction. The Taskforce is used to being the hunter, but this ...

  • No Fortunate Son

    Book - 7

    In the latest military thriller from the retired Delta Force Operator and New York Times bestselling author, a hostage situation places America's most powerful political elite at the mercy of its worst enemies. When veteran operator Pike Logan an...

  • The Insider Threat

    Book - 8

    In the eighth action-packed thriller in the New York Times bestselling Pike Logan series, ISIS, the most maniacal terrorist organization the modern world has ever seen, is poised to make their most audacious strike yet. The United States has ant...



  • The Forgotten Soldier

    Book - 9

    In New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor's latest heart-stopping thriller, Pike Logan returns with his most dangerous and personal threat yet: a Taskforce Operator gone rogue. For years, the extralegal counterterrorist unit known as the Ta...

  • Ghosts of War

    Book - 10

    World war is on the horizon in New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor's tenth heart-pounding Pike Logan thriller. The Taskforce has stopped countless terrorist threats across the globe, operating outside of US law to prevent the death of i...

  • Ring of Fire

    Book - 11

    Former Delta Force officer and New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor delivers a relentlessly fast-paced, gripping thriller featuring Taskforce operators Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill as they come face-to-face with an insidious threat to stri...

  • Operator Down

    Book - 12

    Former Special Forces Officer and New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor delivers a heart-pounding thriller where Pike Logan's search for a Mossad agent and ally puts him on a collision course with a ruthless military coup in Africa -- and tes...

  • Daughter of War

    Book - 13

    Former Special Forces Officer and New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor delivers a heart-pounding thriller featuring Taskforce operators Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill as they come face to face with a conspiracy where nothing is as it seems. ...

  • Exit Fee

    Book - 13.5

    Former Special Forces officer Brad Taylor's thrilling new novella sets Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill against a Serbian gang that makes the mistake of kidnapping someone they both hold dear. Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill are no strangers to inter...

  • Hunter Killer

    Book - 14

    Pike Logan tracks highly-trained Russian assassins to Brazil in this blistering, action-packed thriller from New York Times bestselling author and former Special Forces Officer Brad Taylor. Pike Logan and the Taskforce were once the apex predators...

  • American Traitor

    Book - 15

    Pike Logan is on the desperate hunt for a man who is about to betray his country -- and ignite a horrific new world war -- in this pulse-pounding thriller from New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor Pike Lo...

  • End of Days

    Book - 16

    Pike Logan must stop a deranged killer hell-bent on igniting an international conflagration in this explosive, action-packed thriller from New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer, Brad Taylor. When a paragliding trip ov...

  • The Devil's Ransom

    Book - 17

    In the latest explosive thriller from New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor, Pike Logan races to stop an insidious attack orchestrated by a man who knows America's most treasured secrets. Conducting...



  • The Honeymoon Heist

    Book - 17.5

    New York Times bestselling author and former Special Forces officer Brad Taylor's thrilling new short story sets Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill on Italy's beautiful Amalfi Coast for their long-delayed honeymoon with their daughter, Amena -- wher...

  • Dead Man's Hand

    Book - 18

    New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor is back with a propulsive and topical edge-of-your-seat thriller featuring Pike Logan as he goes head-to-head with Putin's henchmen. To finally end the war between the...

  • Into the Gray Zone

    Book - 19

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"A knockout punch of a novel." -- Mark GreaneyPike Logan uncovers a geopolitical scheme that has spiraled out of control in India in this latest pulse-pounding thriller from New York Times bestselling author and fo...

Series Premise

The premise revolves around Pike Logan and the Taskforce—a secret, off-the-books U.S. counterterrorism organization authorized by the National Security Council to eliminate threats when conventional forces or diplomacy fail. Operating in legal gray zones (no oversight, no rules of engagement restrictions inside the U.S.), the Taskforce deploys elite operators for surgical strikes against terrorists, rogue nations, or emerging dangers (nuclear proliferation, cyber attacks, bioweapons, assassinations). Pike Logan—once a top Delta operator—returns after personal loss (his family's murder by terrorists) and leads missions with partner Jennifer Cahill. Each book features a standalone crisis: preventing a WMD attack, rescuing hostages, dismantling terror networks, or thwarting state-sponsored plots. Pike's team infiltrates hostile territories, uses cutting-edge tech/tactics, and races against time. Personal stakes rise—threats to loved ones, moral dilemmas, betrayals—while overarching threads include Pike's redemption arc, evolving relationships, and the ethical cost of covert action. Themes: asymmetric warfare, loyalty, the blurred line between good/evil, and the necessity of deniable operations in a dangerous world.



Pike Logan Series Characters

Pike Logan (Nephilim "Pike" Logan): Protagonist—former Delta Force operator, Taskforce founder/leader. Gruff, lethal, haunted by loss (family killed by terrorists); brilliant tactician with moral code. Relentless protector, sarcastic, loyal.
- Jennifer Cahill: Pike's partner/love interest—young, skilled operator (former college athlete turned Taskforce recruit). Smart, compassionate, moral counterbalance to Pike's ruthlessness; evolves from rookie to equal.
- Supporting Taskforce: Kurt Hale (commander, Pike's mentor); Knuckles (team lead); Shoshana (Israeli ally); various operators (Decoy, Retro, etc.).
- Recurring antagonists/allies: Terrorists (vampaneze-like threats), rogue states, insiders; family (Pike's sister, Jennifer's ties).

Setting of the Pike Logan Series

The settings are global and contemporary (2010s–2020s), spanning hotspots where terrorism and geopolitics collide: Middle East (Iraq, Syria, Israel, Iran), Europe (Germany, UK, Eastern Europe), Asia (China, North Korea, India), Africa, and occasionally U.S. soil (forbidden for Taskforce ops, heightening tension). Key locations include urban centers (Cairo, Istanbul, Berlin), remote training sites, terrorist safe houses, and high-value targets (nuclear facilities, summits).

The Taskforce operates from hidden bases (Charleston, South Carolina hub), using private companies as cover. Realism shines: detailed tradecraft (surveillance, exfiltration, weapons), cultural nuances, and current events (ISIS-inspired plots, cyber threats, state proxies). The world feels volatile—post-9/11, multipolar tensions—with Pike's missions reflecting real-world flashpoints.

Tone & Themes of the Pike Logan Series

The tone is intense, gritty, and adrenaline-fueled—classic military thriller with high-stakes action, tactical realism, and moral complexity. Taylor's prose is crisp and propulsive: short chapters, rapid scene shifts, and vivid combat sequences keep momentum relentless. Violence is graphic but purposeful (gunfights, hand-to-hand, explosions), emphasizing skill and consequences rather than gore for shock. Suspense builds through operational detail, betrayals, and ticking clocks. Humor is dry and dark (Pike's sarcasm, team banter), but the series leans serious—exploring trauma, sacrifice, and the human toll of war. It's patriotic yet nuanced: heroes are flawed, decisions have costs, and victory isn't always clean. Empowering and cathartic, it delivers satisfying resolutions where threats are neutralized through competence and teamwork.

Brad Taylor's Pike Logan Thriller series delivers pulse-pounding, authentic military action across 20+ novels, showcasing elite covert warfare in a dangerous world. Through Pike Logan and his Taskforce, Taylor crafts gripping stories of high-stakes missions, moral dilemmas, and unbreakable bonds—rooted in his Delta Force experience. With relentless pacing, tactical realism, and emotional depth, it's addictive for thriller fans seeking heroes who operate in shadows to keep the world safe. As threats evolve, Pike remains a compelling force—proving that in the gray zone between war and peace, decisive action and loyalty win the day. A modern classic of the genre.



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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are 22 books in the Pike Logan series. The series includes 19 novels and 3 short stories/novellas.

The Pike Logan series does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Into the Gray Zone (Book 19), was published in April 2025.

The first book in the Pike Logan series, One Rough Man, was published in February 2011.

The Pike Logan series primarily falls into the Action Adventure and Thriller genres.

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