Kyle Mills’ Books in Order: Complete Guide in Chronological Sequence

Kyle Mills is an American author born in 1966. He grew up in Oregon but has lived all over the world, including places like London and Australia. The son of an FBI agent, Mills’s exposure to the world of intelligence and intrigue has greatly influenced his writing.

Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a financial analyst. His debut novel, “Rising Phoenix,” was published in 1997, setting the stage for a successful career in thriller writing.

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Kyle Mills’ Writing Genre/Style

Mills primarily writes in the thriller genre, particularly espionage and political thrillers. His writing is characterized by its meticulous research, fast-paced plots, and a keen understanding of global politics and espionage tactics.

List of Kyle Mills’ Books in Order

• Non-Series Books Written by Kyle Mills

S.no	Non-Series Books	Year
1	Burn Factor	2001
2	Sphere of Influence	2002
3	Smoke Screen	2003
4	Fade	2005
5	The Second Horseman	2006
6	Darkness Falls	2007
7	Lords of Corruption	2009
8	The Immortalists	2011

• Mark Beamon Series by Kyle Mills

S.no	Books From Mark Beamon Series	Year
1	Rising Phoenix	1997
2	Storming Heaven	1998
3	Free Fall	2000

• Covert-One: A Series by Robert Ludlum (After Robert Ludlum’s death in 2001, Kyle Mills is one of the authors who was chosen to contribute to the Covert-One series.)

S.no	Books From Covert-One Series	Year
1	The Ares Decision	2011
2	The Utopia Experiment	2013
3	The Patriot Attack	2016

• Mitch Rapp: A series by Vince Flynn (After the death of Vince Flynn in 2013, Kyle continued the Mitch Rapp series with the blessing of Flynn’s estate.)

S.no	Mitch Rapp Series In Order	Year
14	The Survivor	2015
15	Order to Kill	2016
16	Enemy of the State	2017
17	Red War	2018
18	Lethal Agent	2019
19	Total Power	2020
20	Enemy at the Gates	2021
21	Oath of Loyalty	2022
22	Code Red	2023

Kyle Mills‘ Literary Contribution & Awards

Over the years, Kyle Mills has contributed significantly to the thriller genre. He’s best known for continuing Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp series after Flynn’s untimely death.

Mills’s ability to capture the essence of Flynn’s characters while adding his own touch has been widely appreciated by fans and critics alike. While he has received numerous accolades for his original works and contributions to the Mitch Rapp series, specific awards might require a more detailed search.

Kyle Mills’ Books in Reading Order

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Non-Series Books Written by Kyle Mills

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1. Burn Factor

• Logline: Bright and ambitious Quinn Barry, while working in the basement of the J. Edgar Hoover Building, discovers a mysterious DNA link among gruesome murders that the old FBI system had missed.
• Publishing Year: April 3, 2001
• Goodreads Ratings: 3.80 (based on 1,432 ratings and 100 reviews)

Quinn Barry is a bright and ambitious individual who dreams of becoming an FBI agent. However, she currently works in the basement of the J. Edgar Hoover Building, programming databases. Her life takes a wild turn when she tests a new program that reveals a mysterious DNA link among five gruesome murders, a link that the old FBI system had been programmed to miss.

This discovery nearly costs Quinn her job and ultimately puts her life in danger.Quinn finds herself pitted against a vast conspiracy, facing powerful government forces willing to use any means necessary to protect their hidden secrets.

These secrets lead her into the clutches of a sadistic and brilliant madman who holds the key to unraveling the mystery. In “Burn Factor,” Quinn must match wits against these dangerous forces, navigating a web of intrigue and danger in a high-stakes thriller.

2. Sphere of Influence

• Logline: FBI agent Mark Beamon takes on a dangerous undercover assignment that leads him into a world of drug trafficking, government corruption, and betrayal.
• Publishing Year: September 30, 2002
• Goodreads Ratings: 4.17 (1,637 ratings)

FBI agent Mark Beamon is pulled from a dead-end job for one last assignment. What was meant to be a quick undercover operation turns deadly when his young partner is killed, and the FBI seems unwilling to pursue justice. Beamon, determined to uncover the truth, delves into a dangerous world of drug trafficking, government corruption, and murder. He adopts an undercover persona, Nicolai, a cold-blooded mercenary.

As he goes deeper, he discovers the enigmatic Christian Volkov, a master criminal with immense power, and realizes that only through him can Beamon avenge his friend’s death and expose a conspiracy that threatens the country. The line between organized crime and world politics blurs as Beamon faces stakes higher than he ever imagined and a much closer enemy.

3. Smoke Screen

• Logline: Trevor Barnett, tobacco industry spokesman, faces a $200 billion lawsuit, igniting chaos, revenge, and an unexpected alliance in a world without cigarettes.
• Publishing Year: August 28, 2003
• Goodreads Ratings: 3.81 (685 ratings)

Trevor Barnett, the unlikely face of the tobacco industry, grapples with a $200 billion lawsuit that compels tobacco giants to cease production. Chaos unfolds as the economy crumbles, and Trevor finds himself targeted by furious smokers, armed cigarette smugglers, and a government starved of revenue.

Abandoned by loved ones and the industry, Trevor discovers an unexpected ally in an anti-tobacco lobbyist he’s long admired secretly. Together, they hatch a plan for redemption.

4. Fade

• Logline: Former Navy SEAL Salam al-Fayed, known as “Fade”, seeks revenge after a mission gone wrong.
• Publishing Year: 2005
• Goodreads Ratings: 4.14 (2,112 ratings, 121 reviews)

Salam al-Fayed, nicknamed “Fade”, was once a key weapon for America as a former Navy SEAL fluent in Arabic. However, after a mission turned disastrous and left a bullet in his back, the government declined to cover his crucial surgery.

As his bitterness grows, Homeland Security tries to put him back on the payroll, but their plan backfires dramatically. Now, it’s up to Matt Egan, an old friend of Fade’s, to address the chaos caused by their shared superiors. But with Fade seeking revenge on those who betrayed him, Matt finds himself in the line of fire.

5. The Second Horseman

• Logline: Former burglar Brandon Vale teams up with the FBI agent who incarcerated him to thwart a nuclear warheads sale.
• Publishing Year: 2006
• Goodreads Ratings: 3.84 (1,329 ratings, 58 reviews)

Once hailed as the best burglar in the industry, Brandon Vale’s career took a turn for the worse when he was set up and sent to prison for a job gone awry. The twist? The very FBI agent, Richard Scanlon, who put him behind bars now orchestrates his escape.

Scanlon has stumbled upon a nefarious plot involving a Ukrainian crime syndicate that’s auctioning nuclear warheads. Frustratingly, he can’t get the government to believe the $200-million sale isn’t a scam.

So, Scanlon turns to Brandon for a solution: execute a high-stakes Las Vegas heist to secure the money and halt the warhead sale. As layers of betrayal unfold, Brandon must employ all his skills to outwit adversaries and prevent a potential catastrophe.

6. Darkness Falls

• Logline: Erin Neal faces a bacteria threatening global petroleum reserves, grappling with its eerie familiarity and unnatural evolution.
• Publishing Year: 2007
• Goodreads Ratings: 3.73 (992 ratings, 102 reviews)

Erin Neal has sought solace in the Arizona desert following his girlfriend’s death. His peace is disrupted when an oil executive approaches him about Saudi wells that have ceased production. Despite Erin being the best in the field for such complications, he has no interest in revisiting his past life.

However, Homeland Security has other plans. Thrust into the Saudi desert, Erin encounters a unique bacteria with an insatiable hunger for oil and an unprecedented ability to destroy drilling machinery.

The true terror lies in its potential to spread, threatening global petroleum reserves and the world’s reliance on it for essentials like heat, food, and transportation. As Erin delves deeper, he recognizes a haunting familiarity in this bacteria, leading him to question its natural origins.

7. Lords of Corruption

• Logline: Josh Hagarty uncovers dark secrets in a supposed African charity, leading to a quest for truth amidst corruption.
• Publishing Year: 2009
• Goodreads Ratings: 3.69 (595 ratings, 58 reviews)

Josh Hagarty, armed with a fresh engineering graduate degree, joins the charity NewAfrica to oversee a farming project in a developing African nation. Expecting a noble endeavor, he is shocked to find that the charity might not be as benevolent as it seems.

Digging deeper, he unveils a web of violence, political corruption, and deceit. The local NewAfrica leader, Gideon, is not only related to the nation’s president but is also a ruthless thug with sinister motives. As Josh learns more, he suspects his predecessor was killed to keep a dark secret hidden. Gideon’s actions, including displacing locals Josh thought he was aiding, raise further alarms.

Teaming up with Annika Gritdal, an attractive Scandinavian aid worker, and journalist J.B. Flannary, Josh embarks on a perilous journey to unearth the truth. As they delve deeper, they find themselves pursued by those desperate to keep NewAfrica’s real purpose under wraps.

8. The Immortalists

• Logline: Dr. Richard Draman races against time, researching a cure for a rare genetic condition while evading powerful adversaries.
• Publishing Year: 2011
• Goodreads Ratings: 3.68 (2,884 ratings, 232 reviews)

Dr. Richard Draman is deeply invested in finding a cure for a unique disease that makes children age at an alarming speed, a condition tragically affecting his own daughter. Hope arises when he receives classified research from a colleague, a woman who committed a puzzling suicide.

The discoveries could revolutionize biology and have far-reaching societal impacts. However, this newfound knowledge makes him a target. He soon finds himself on the run, hunted by an enigmatic and formidable group determined to ensure his silence. The stakes are high as Draman battles both time and dangerous foes.

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Covert-One Series

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1. The Ares Decision

• Logline: In Uganda, an American team faces supernaturally strong farmers. Colonel Jon Smith investigates a deadly parasitic infection now weaponized for terrorism.
• Publishing Year: 2011
• Goodreads Ratings: 4.07 (5,283 ratings, 150 reviews)

In response to the crippling bureaucracy and internal disputes within U.S. intelligence agencies, the President establishes a clandestine group named Covert-One, activated only in dire global emergencies. When a U.S. special forces team in northern Uganda is annihilated by seemingly ordinary farmers displaying unnatural strength and resilience, Covert-One is called to action.

The chilling footage of the attack reveals even women and children with superhuman abilities, immune to fear and most injuries. Colonel Jon Smith, a top operative and army microbiologist, is dispatched to investigate. He uncovers evidence of a parasitic infection that historically induces violent insanity. Disturbingly, this parasite has been deliberately preserved and used as a weapon of terror.

With the Iranian Intelligence director seeking this bio-weapon in Uganda and mysterious forces with ties to Washington in the shadows, Smith and his team find themselves trapped and without backup, racing against time to prevent a global catastrophe.

2. The Utopia Experiment

• Logline: Covert-One evaluates “Merge”, a revolutionary device, only to discover a deeper conspiracy and advanced warfare technology.
• Publishing Year: 2013
• Goodreads Ratings: 4.05 (2,723 ratings, 169 reviews)

With the U.S. intelligence community facing internal issues, the president creates a secret group, Covert-One, for global-scale threats. Dresner Industries launches “the Merge”, set to change tech forever, making traditional PCs and smartphones redundant. Covert-One’s Colonel Jon Smith is tasked with understanding its military applications. Beyond improved vision, real-time data, unbreakable security, and impeccable marksmanship, he realizes its game-changing potential for warfare—a technology to be kept from adversaries.

In a twist, CIA’s Randi Russell finds an Afghan village with all residents dead, each equipped with advanced Merge tech that even the CIA was unaware of. As they probe deeper, they’re stonewalled by a figure with high military connections, unknown even to the president. The duo strives to unearth the truth behind the Merge’s security and the Pentagon’s hidden secrets related to its creation, risking their lives in the process.

3. The Patriot Attack

• Logline: An attack on a Japanese warship nearly causes war between Japan and China, leading Covert-One into a dangerous mission.
• Publishing Year: 2015
• Goodreads Ratings: 4.07 (1,941 ratings, 80 reviews)

In this addition to Robert Ludlum’s bestselling Covert-One series, written by Kyle Mills, tension escalates as an assault on a Japanese warship pushes Japan and China to the edge of conflict. Colonel Jon Smith of Covert-One is tasked with retrieving mysterious materials from the Fukushima nuclear reactor’s debris.

However, when Smith goes missing, CIA agent Randi Russell embarks on an unauthorized quest to locate him. She soon learns that the absent samples might be proof of Japan, under the guidance of military chief of staff Masao Takahashi, clandestinely advancing next-gen weaponry, anticipating a clash with China. The stakes are high; if Covert-One fails to intervene, General Takahashi might instigate a devastating war, resulting in massive global casualties and long-term environmental repercussions.

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Books From Mark Beamon Series

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1. Free Fall

• Logline: Suspended FBI agent Mark Beamon races against time to locate a missing top-secret file, protect an innocent ex-girlfriend accused of murder, and navigate a treacherous world of mistrust within the bureau.
• Publishing Year: April 26, 2000
• Goodreads Ratings: 4.06

A classified FBI file, hidden since J. Edgar Hoover’s era, goes missing, leading to the death of the student who unearthed it and the flight of his ex-girlfriend, now accused of murder. Mark Beamon, an “off-duty” agent facing suspension and prosecution by the bureau, takes on the high-stakes task of finding her and the explosive document. Tracking her down is no easy feat, as she’s a skilled rock climber capable of disappearing anywhere on the planet. With the FBI itself under suspicion, Beamon must tread carefully, with no room for mistakes, to save his career and uncover the truth. This thriller is filled with suspense, mystery, and the threat of freefalling into prison or worse.

2. Storming Heaven

• Logline: Maverick FBI agent Mark Beamon, exiled to a Southwest office, takes on a high-stakes case involving a brutal double murder, a missing heiress, and a sinister conspiracy that could cripple America.
• Publishing Year: July 10, 1998
• Goodreads Ratings: 4.10

FBI agent Mark Beamon, known for his unorthodox methods, faces a pivotal case in the Southwest where a wealthy couple is brutally murdered, and their teenage heiress, Jennifer, vanishes as the prime suspect. Beamon’s pursuit leads him from a remote survivalist’s cabin to the secretive headquarters of a cult-like church and the shadowy boardrooms of a powerful tech conglomerate. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a sinister conspiracy that threatens to bring America to its knees. Now, Beamon isn’t just searching for a missing girl; he must thwart a devastating plot. This gripping thriller is packed with suspense, action, and mystery.

3. Rising Phoenix

• Logline: Special Agent Mark Beamon, a maverick with a disdain for FBI rules, is summoned to stop a shadowy right-wing group flooding emergency rooms with victims, leading him to confront a disturbingly familiar adversary.
• Publishing Year: August 1, 1997
• Goodreads Ratings: 3.90

Special Agent Mark Beamon, a maverick within the FBI, finds himself exiled to a no-profile post in a remote area due to his open disdain for the agency’s rules and leadership. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when a shadowy right-wing group begins inundating America’s emergency rooms with the dead and dying. Beamon is abruptly summoned back to Washington and paired with a highly efficient female field agent.

Together, they are tasked with the seemingly impossible mission of stopping the slaughter, even though a disturbingly large portion of the American population secretly supports it. As the body count continues to rise, Beamon’s instincts tell him there’s something eerily familiar about his adversary, reminding him of the coldest killer he’s ever encountered—a fellow law enforcement colleague. Doubt and questions about his role in this mission start to haunt him, making him wonder if he was chosen for his expertise or his expendability. This thriller is filled with mystery, suspense, and action, making it a gripping read.

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Mitch Rapp Series In Reading Order By Kyle Mills

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14. The Survivor

• Logline: CIA operative Mitch Rapp races to retrieve stolen classified information, confronting threats even from beyond the grave.
• Publishing Year: 2015
• Goodreads Ratings: 4.27 (23,733 ratings, 1,281 reviews)

After top-secret data is stolen from the CIA, the responsibility falls on Mitch Rapp to retrieve the information, continuing from where Vince Flynn’s “The Last Man” ended. The information was stolen by Joseph “Rick” Rickman, a former prodigy at the CIA. He planned to offer this information and himself to Pakistani secret forces.

The plot thickens when CIA director Irene Kennedy sends Rapp to eliminate Rickman. But killing Rickman doesn’t end the problem. The classified data, which includes details about CIA assets and operatives, is hidden, and Rickman poses a threat even posthumously.

As both American and Pakistani forces race to locate this data, the stakes rise. The danger escalates as the information slowly leaks to the world. The central question becomes: Will Rapp secure the data before the Pakistanis, preventing them from using it to assert nuclear dominance?

15. Order to Kill

• Logline: Mitch Rapp races against time, confronting threats in Pakistan and Russia, to prevent terrorists from obtaining Pakistani nukes.
• Publishing Year: 2016
• Goodreads Ratings: 4.34 (19,968 ratings, 953 reviews)

Rapp is on a global pursuit to prevent Pakistani nuclear weapons from falling into terrorist hands. Chasing leads across continents, he soon realizes he’s not just up against the terrorists. Russia, too, has a keen interest in the nuclear weapons, albeit for different reasons than Rapp and his colleague, Scott Coleman.

The stakes are raised when it’s discovered that Moscow aims to create even more unrest in the Middle East. To unravel the Russian plot, Rapp goes undercover deep within Russia, taking on the guise of an American ISIS recruit.

Inside, he unveils a scheme far more sinister than he imagined, threatening widespread catastrophic implications. The story unfolds with gripping tension and riveting action, making it as contemporary and provocative as ever.

16. Enemy of the State

• Logline: Mitch Rapp takes on a dangerous mission when a Saudi prince is found funding ISIS, unearthing secrets about the Saudi government’s role in 9/11. Forced to operate covertly, Rapp assembles a team of independent contractors to send a message to the Saudis, but when an intelligence director threatens to expose the post-9/11 agreement, Rapp becomes the target of an international manhunt.
• Publishing Year: September 5, 2017
• Goodreads Ratings: 4.31

After 9/11, a covert deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia led to burying evidence implicating Saudi officials in the attack. When a Saudi prince is discovered funding ISIS, Mitch Rapp is tasked with sending a message to the Saudis, operating off the grid.

Rapp assembles a team of mercenaries to unravel the Saudi-ISIS connections. However, an intelligence chief threatens to expose the agreement, prompting an international manhunt for Rapp. Supported only by dubious mercenaries, he faces imminent capture or death in a mission that could clear his name and turn the tables on the Saudis.

17. Red War

• Logline: Mitch Rapp races against time to prevent Russia’s gravely ill leader from igniting a full-scale war with NATO, undertaking an impossibly dangerous mission to eliminate a man deemed the world’s most powerful.
• Publishing Year: September 25, 2018
• Goodreads Ratings: 4.21

Russian President Maxim Krupin, diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, aims to hold onto power by eliminating any potential threats within his country. As his condition worsens, he seeks a dramatic diversion – war with the West.

To prevent a catastrophic conflict, CIA director Irene Kennedy sends Mitch Rapp on an impossibly perilous mission to Russia. Hunted by the Kremlin’s security apparatus, Rapp must kill the world’s most powerful man to save Europe from devastation. In this black-ops thriller, Mitch Rapp proves why he’s among the best, racing against time to avert a war that could claim millions of lives.

18. Lethal Agent

• Logline: Mitch Rapp faces an unprecedented bioterrorism threat during a divisive presidential election, as ISIS and a Mexican cartel collaborate to unleash a deadly virus, forcing Rapp to infiltrate the cartels and stop a pandemic that could reshape the world order.
• Publishing Year: September 24, 2019
• Goodreads Ratings: 4.38

In the midst of a divisive U.S. presidential election, ISIS kidnaps a French microbiologist to manufacture anthrax, sowing panic with online videos. As they distract authorities with a bioweapon diversion, they secretly weaponize a deadly virus from Yemen.

Mitch Rapp must infiltrate Mexican cartels and eliminate an ISIS leader he previously failed to kill, despite political opposition in Washington. This white-knuckled thriller highlights Rapp’s heroism as he races against time to prevent a global pandemic and protect the world order, showcasing why he’s a hero needed now more than ever.

19. Total Power

• Logline: In a high-stakes race against time, Mitch Rapp confronts a cyber terrorist who plunges the U.S. into chaos by taking out the entire power grid, leading Rapp to navigate a crippled nation to stop the impending descent into irretrievable chaos.
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• Goodreads Ratings: 4.29

Mitch Rapp captures an ISIS technology expert en route to meet a man claiming to disable America’s power grid. Despite the CIA’s efforts, the terrorists succeeded, leaving the country in darkness. With vital systems crippled, Rapp hunts those responsible, but the world has changed.

Computers are down, fuel and food are scarce, and chaos looms. As Rapp races to restore power, the Mitch Rapp series showcases its elite status in the world of special ops thrillers, delivering a pulse-pounding story of survival against all odds.

20. Enemy at the Gates

• Logline: Mitch Rapp, tasked with protecting a trillionaire from a mole with access to government secrets, navigates a world where loyalties blur among governments, corporations, and the ultra-wealthy.
• Publishing Year: September 14, 2021
• Goodreads Ratings: 4.43

Mitch Rapp faces a cunning and distrustful president, Anthony Cook, who shows no loyalty to America’s institutions. When a mole threatens the CIA, Rapp takes on the job of protecting Nicholas Ward, the world’s first trillionaire. Rapp must keep Ward alive while using him as bait to expose the traitor with limitless government access.

The attacks escalate, blurring lines between governments, corporations, and the super-rich. Loyalties become meaningless in a power-driven world. Kyle Mills delivers a gripping thriller that mirrors contemporary America while offering a glimpse into its possible future.

21. Oath of Loyalty

• Logline: Mitch Rapp, facing a threat from a shadowy assassin group and political turmoil in the White House, navigates a treacherous path to protect his partner and confront a relentless killer known only as Legion.
• Publishing Year: September 13, 2022
• Goodreads Ratings: 4.49

CIA Director Irene Kennedy brokers a fragile truce between President Anthony Cook and Mitch Rapp, with Rapp agreeing to stay in plain sight as long as Cook remains in power. However, the peace is shattered when Cook’s security adviser leaks the identity of Rapp’s partner, Claudia Gould.

Rapp races against time to safeguard Claudia from a new generation of assassins known as Legion. Legion operates in secrecy, with neither the killer nor the client aware of each other’s identity, making them nearly impossible to stop. Rapp and his team must unite against a world that has turned against them, facing the daunting challenge of hunting down and halting Legion’s deadly agenda. This espionage thriller delves into the complexities of loyalty and betrayal in the world of intelligence and covert operations.

22. Code Red

• Logline: Mitch Rapp, tasked with confronting a Russian conspiracy involving a dangerous narcotic, risks igniting a global conflict as he battles a powerful crime lord and uncovers Russia’s sinister plans against the West.
• Publishing Year: September 12, 2023
• Goodreads Ratings: 4.64

Synopsis (Shortened): Mitch Rapp, the world’s most formidable counterterrorism operative, is reluctantly indebted to Damian Losa, a powerful crime lord. Losa calls upon Rapp to address a dire threat: the Syrian government’s distribution of a highly addictive narcotic in Europe, endangering Losa’s empire. Rapp, an expert in Middle Eastern operations, is chosen for the mission, despite the expendable nature of the task.

However, Rapp’s investigation reveals a startling twist—the narcotic is a Russian creation, intended as a weapon against the West rather than for profit. Faced with immense stakes, Rapp concocts a daring plan, thrusting him and his team into a volatile battlefield where U.S. influence wanes, alliances shift rapidly, and discovery by Russia could trigger a global conflict. This high-octane thriller exposes the intricacies of espionage and geopolitics while testing Rapp’s mettle against a relentless enemy.

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