10 books for fans of Past Tense
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Hellbent
Orphan X • Book 3
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Hurwitz's third Orphan X novel puts Evan Smoak's surrogate father Jack in mortal danger from the same government program that created both mentor and lethal protégé.
★ 4.44 Goodreads (25.3K ratings) - 2
Enemy of the State
Mitch Rapp • Book 16
Why this book?
Scott Brick's narration anchors both thrillers with the same measured intensity and authoritative presence that keeps listeners gripped through complex plots and high-stakes action. Both audiobooks deliver that page-turning momentum of a taut mystery where you'll want to keep listening through just one more chapter.
★ 4.33 Goodreads (21.6K ratings) - 3
Lone Wolf
Orphan X • Book 9
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The former government assassin turned underground helper takes on his most dangerous case yet. Hurwitz's ninth Orphan X novel pushes Evan Smoak beyond his carefully controlled boundaries.
★ 4.33 Goodreads (13.4K ratings) - 4
First Thrills
First Thrills • Book 1
by Lee Child, Bill Cameron, Marc Paoletti, Kelli Stanley, CJ Lyons, Rebecca Cantrell, J.T. Ellison, Karen Dionne, Grant McKenzie, Rip Gerber, Cynthia Robinson, Daniel Palmer, Unknown Author
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Twenty-five original stories from thriller masters and newcomers alike pack murder, mystery, and mayhem into bite-sized doses. Child's contribution alone makes this anthology essential for suspense fans.
★ 3.58 Goodreads (4.6K ratings) - 5
W. E. B. Griffin Direct Action (Presidential Agent Novel, 10)
Presidential Agent • Book 10
by Jack Stewart
★ 5.00 Goodreads (4 ratings) - 6
Tom Clancy Defense Protocol
Jack Ryan Universe • Book 40
by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson, Tom Clancy
Why this book?
Scott Brick's measured narration brings the same methodical tension to this espionage thriller that made Past Tense so gripping, while both novels deliver intricate plots that reward close listening with satisfying payoffs. The extended runtime allows for the same deliberate pacing and atmospheric world-building that defines Child's work.
★ 4.57 Goodreads (6.3K ratings) - 7
Clive Cussler Ghost Soldier
Oregon Files • Book 18
by Mike Maden
Why this book?
Scott Brick's commanding narration brings the same propulsive intensity to this action-mystery as he does to Child's thriller, while Maden's intricate plotting and globe-trotting investigation will appeal to listeners who appreciated Past Tense's methodical unraveling of a complex mystery.
★ 4.49 Goodreads (4.9K ratings) - 8
Tom Clancy Executive Power
Jack Ryan • Book 21
by Jeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews, Tom Clancy
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Kyle Ryan's disappearance in an unstable African nation fractures the Ryan family, as his last message hints at deeper conspiracies threatening both personal and national security.
★ 4.49 Goodreads (3.0K ratings) - 9
Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Revenge (Jason Bourne Book 22)
Jason Bourne • Book 22
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Chinese spy operations flood America under the mysterious Bai Ze's direction, but his true identity lies buried somewhere in Jason Bourne's fractured memories.
★ 4.47 Goodreads (671 ratings) - 10
Antihero
Orphan X • Book 11
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Former Orphan X assassin Evan Smoak faces his most complex mission yet, balancing vengeance with mercy in ways that challenge every operational rule.
★ 4.46 Goodreads (3.2K ratings)