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Scot Harvath #24
Edge of Honor
After six months abroad, America's top spy returns to a new administration, a new set of global priorities, and a power struggle—the likes of which the United States has never experienced.
Drawn into a web of deceit and deadly politics, Scot Harvath is thrust into a high-stakes conspiracy that could change the course of history. A cabal of shadowy elites is maneuvering for control and if they succeed, they will bring the country to its knees.
When trust is fleeting and survival means making impossible decisions, Harvath finds himself at the precipice. The actions he takes will shape the future of America—and might cost him everything he holds dear.
With enemies at every turn, one wrong move could push the nation over the edge.
Drawn into a web of deceit and deadly politics, Scot Harvath is thrust into a high-stakes conspiracy that could change the course of history. A cabal of shadowy elites is maneuvering for control and if they succeed, they will bring the country to its knees.
When trust is fleeting and survival means making impossible decisions, Harvath finds himself at the precipice. The actions he takes will shape the future of America—and might cost him everything he holds dear.
With enemies at every turn, one wrong move could push the nation over the edge.
336 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 2025
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Brad Thor
46 books7,387 followersBRAD THOR is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-five thrillers, including EDGE OF HONOR, SHADOW OF DOUBT, BLACK ICE (ThrillerFix Best Thriller of the Year), NEAR DARK (one of Suspense Magazine’s Best Books of the Year), BACKLASH (nominated for the Barry Award for Best Thriller of the Year), SPYMASTER (“One of the all-time best thriller novels” —The Washington Times), THE LAST PATRIOT (nominated Best Thriller of the Year by the International Thriller Writers Association), and BLOWBACK (one of the “Top 100 Killer Thrillers of All Time” —NPR).
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July 17, 2025
Brad Thor is back with another scintillating addition to the Scot Harvarth series. An extended honeymoon gives Scot a chance to relax, but all that ends at a Fourth of July attack at the Norwegian Embassy. The attack is only the first in a series that will show America’s new administration is in for a power struggle and nothing is guaranteed. Harvath will be pulled back into action, seeking to find those responsible and stopping them before chaos and terror can overtake the Free World. Thor keeps the story edgy and provides series fans something to enjoy!
After being away for six months on an extended honeymoon, Scot Harvath is back with his Norwegian bride. There’s a new administration in the White House and the power struggle is as thick as anything Harvath has ever seen, both domestically and on the international scene. This is brought to the forefront when the Norwegian Embassy is attacked during a Fourth of July event, leaving many killed and putting Harvath on edge.
Harvath returns temporarily to the world of deadly fighting and high-stakes espionage, hoping to find those responsible and neutralise them before trouble expands. There is a local group who appear to be responsible for the attack, but something is simmering on the back burner. Days before the NATO summit is set to begin in Washington, another and more brutal attack takes place, leaving Harvath sure that there are international actors involved and who will stop at nothing.
Working with many of his old contact, Harvath finds momentum and seeks to find those pulling the strings, which could include members within the American Intelligance Community. As Harvath makes progress, the level of danger grows exponentially. This is nothing new to Scot Harvath, nor is protecting his country from every foe. Another brilliant piece by Brad Thor that keeps readers hooked from start to finish.
I have long enjoyed the work of Brad Thor, who never misses a beat with the Scot Harvath series. A gripping narrative clips along and keeps the reader busy with all the action, both political and spy-centred. Things gain momentum and soon has the reader fully committed. Characters are well-developed and appear as realistic as the reader could expect, some returning for more while others make their debut in this novel. Having seen many characters develop a backstory is one of the great things with this series. Thor finds key plot points to provide exciting themes and developments as the reader ends up surprised and wanting more. I am eager to see where things are headed and what Thor has yet to offer his fans.
Kudos, Mr. Thor, for an explosive addition to the collection!
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After being away for six months on an extended honeymoon, Scot Harvath is back with his Norwegian bride. There’s a new administration in the White House and the power struggle is as thick as anything Harvath has ever seen, both domestically and on the international scene. This is brought to the forefront when the Norwegian Embassy is attacked during a Fourth of July event, leaving many killed and putting Harvath on edge.
Harvath returns temporarily to the world of deadly fighting and high-stakes espionage, hoping to find those responsible and neutralise them before trouble expands. There is a local group who appear to be responsible for the attack, but something is simmering on the back burner. Days before the NATO summit is set to begin in Washington, another and more brutal attack takes place, leaving Harvath sure that there are international actors involved and who will stop at nothing.
Working with many of his old contact, Harvath finds momentum and seeks to find those pulling the strings, which could include members within the American Intelligance Community. As Harvath makes progress, the level of danger grows exponentially. This is nothing new to Scot Harvath, nor is protecting his country from every foe. Another brilliant piece by Brad Thor that keeps readers hooked from start to finish.
I have long enjoyed the work of Brad Thor, who never misses a beat with the Scot Harvath series. A gripping narrative clips along and keeps the reader busy with all the action, both political and spy-centred. Things gain momentum and soon has the reader fully committed. Characters are well-developed and appear as realistic as the reader could expect, some returning for more while others make their debut in this novel. Having seen many characters develop a backstory is one of the great things with this series. Thor finds key plot points to provide exciting themes and developments as the reader ends up surprised and wanting more. I am eager to see where things are headed and what Thor has yet to offer his fans.
Kudos, Mr. Thor, for an explosive addition to the collection!
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
July 17, 2025
Another excellent thriller from Brad Thor.
June 30, 2025
A patriotic themed book to kick off my celebration of our nation's founding. It doesn't get any better than that. Thanks once again to my local library for getting me a copy of this thriller so quickly. You guys are awesome!! The book revolves around Russian intelligence trying to cause an American crisis of confidence. I won't venture to say much more than that in order to avoid spoilers. If you have kept up with the series, make sure you read this one; you won't regret it!!
August 11, 2025
Edge of Honor by Brad Thor is another great stoy about not only Scot Harvath but also Sölvi. I really like this added character and hope she will live long and prosper. In this book we will find out how easy it is to leave the service of ones country... I had a wonderful time reading this thrilling and action filled story. The plot has some really good "I didn't se that coming" twists and some hard justice dealt by Harvath to the ones deserving it. The book comes really close to the time and characters we live with right now without doing so. It's really well written. It's also great to see so much happening without travelling all over the world. I can really recommend this adventure.
July 3, 2025
Scott Horvath has returned to Washington, D.C. from a six-month around-the-world honeymoon with his new wife, Solvi, just in time to celebrate the Fourth of July. Nothing but some hot dogs, cold beer, fireworks, and relaxation for him, right? Not so fast!
Horvath has barely gotten his bearings when he and Solvi stumble into a group that opens fire on protesters outside the vice-president's residence. Scott leaps into action, and Solvi, on leave from the Norwegian Intelligence Service, leaps with him. That's bad news for the gunmen, who are well armed and armored. The fight spills into the Norwegian Embassy, and we are off to the races.
Before you know it, Scott is called on to protect someone who had a hand in saving his life, and Solvi is called back into service by the Norwegian Prime Minister, who is visiting for a NATO summit. The shooting, Scott's mission, and Solvi's job are all related to an operation whose tentacles reach deep inside the U.S. government. This leaves Scott not knowing who to trust and the clock ticking on ever-escalating danger.
This is one of the best thrillers of the year and is arriving just in time for the Fourth of July! Thor starts off with a bang, and the action just keeps ratcheting higher. The conspiracy at the heart of the story is so believable that it wouldn't be surprising to see it in tomorrow's headlines. Thor builds suspense as Horvath tries to see how everything fits together and how he can stop it, all while not knowing who amongst the FBI, CIA, and Secret Service he can trust. The action is relentless, with Horvath, Solvi (a bad ass in her own right) and a pair of FBI agents, Carolan and Fields, who are entertaining enough to star in their own series! (hint, hint)
This book has great pacing, characters, and story. This is a book and an author who will have you coming back for more!
I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher.
Horvath has barely gotten his bearings when he and Solvi stumble into a group that opens fire on protesters outside the vice-president's residence. Scott leaps into action, and Solvi, on leave from the Norwegian Intelligence Service, leaps with him. That's bad news for the gunmen, who are well armed and armored. The fight spills into the Norwegian Embassy, and we are off to the races.
Before you know it, Scott is called on to protect someone who had a hand in saving his life, and Solvi is called back into service by the Norwegian Prime Minister, who is visiting for a NATO summit. The shooting, Scott's mission, and Solvi's job are all related to an operation whose tentacles reach deep inside the U.S. government. This leaves Scott not knowing who to trust and the clock ticking on ever-escalating danger.
This is one of the best thrillers of the year and is arriving just in time for the Fourth of July! Thor starts off with a bang, and the action just keeps ratcheting higher. The conspiracy at the heart of the story is so believable that it wouldn't be surprising to see it in tomorrow's headlines. Thor builds suspense as Horvath tries to see how everything fits together and how he can stop it, all while not knowing who amongst the FBI, CIA, and Secret Service he can trust. The action is relentless, with Horvath, Solvi (a bad ass in her own right) and a pair of FBI agents, Carolan and Fields, who are entertaining enough to star in their own series! (hint, hint)
This book has great pacing, characters, and story. This is a book and an author who will have you coming back for more!
I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher.
August 8, 2025
Hard to believe this is the 24th book in this amazing series. Harvath is finally home after an extended honeymoon with his new bride. He resigned from his job with the Carlton Group.
Harvath and his wife get caught in an attack by armed gunmen on a group of protesters outside the Vice President's residence.
American citizens are not happy with the newly elected President. Oddly enough it's his supporters who are most upset because, imagine that, he's not living up to any of his campaign promises.
After another attack, the feds are trying to figure out who's behind them. Even though he's "retired" Harvath is now involved, and that is never good for the bad guys.
A breakneck pace keeps this book moving quickly and plenty of action.
Harvath and his wife get caught in an attack by armed gunmen on a group of protesters outside the Vice President's residence.
American citizens are not happy with the newly elected President. Oddly enough it's his supporters who are most upset because, imagine that, he's not living up to any of his campaign promises.
After another attack, the feds are trying to figure out who's behind them. Even though he's "retired" Harvath is now involved, and that is never good for the bad guys.
A breakneck pace keeps this book moving quickly and plenty of action.
August 20, 2025
Exciting and edge of your seat as this audio book had me guessing and wondering and hoping...
October 30, 2025
I finally got a copy of Edge of Honor by Brad Thor, (narrated by Armand Schultz), after being on hold with my library for several weeks.
Scot Harvath, our protagonist and his new bride, Solvi, have returned from an extended six-month honeymoon in time for the July 4 Celebration. They are eager for some serious R&R, beer, fireworks and fun!
Back in the states, they immediately get involved in an attack by armed gunmen on a group of protestors outside the vice-president’s residence. Scot and Solvi, who is on leave from the Norwegian Intelligence Service are on tap to help. The story progresses and before you know it, the Norwegian Embassy asks Solvi to be a bodyguard for the Norwegian Prime Minister. Everyone gets involved, and yahoo, here we go!!
It's evident that the Americans are not very happy with their new President. Campaign promises are not being kept, there is unrest among the Americans. Harvath hopes to find those who would be responsible and curtail them before trouble increases. There are groups from the local area responsible for this attack, something is brewing.
The NATO summit is soon approaching, beginning in Washington, there is another attack, leaving dead and wounded. It leaves Harvath sure the international groups are involved. Harvath pulls together folks from his old group, the Carlton Group. Combining resources and motivation, they seek to locate the leaders of these groups that might possibly include the American Intelligence Community. Tension mounts. The stress of this work is not necessarily new to Scot. He excels in this of all challenges.
That being, I am new to Brad Thor’s work, hence starting with book #24. I looked at several reviews to catch what I may have missed. I was a little disappointed with the Fbombs and other foul language scattered throughout the book. I see that Thor has a good following so may try another one. Overall good read minus bad language. Recommend.
Rate 4 stars.
Scot Harvath, our protagonist and his new bride, Solvi, have returned from an extended six-month honeymoon in time for the July 4 Celebration. They are eager for some serious R&R, beer, fireworks and fun!
Back in the states, they immediately get involved in an attack by armed gunmen on a group of protestors outside the vice-president’s residence. Scot and Solvi, who is on leave from the Norwegian Intelligence Service are on tap to help. The story progresses and before you know it, the Norwegian Embassy asks Solvi to be a bodyguard for the Norwegian Prime Minister. Everyone gets involved, and yahoo, here we go!!
It's evident that the Americans are not very happy with their new President. Campaign promises are not being kept, there is unrest among the Americans. Harvath hopes to find those who would be responsible and curtail them before trouble increases. There are groups from the local area responsible for this attack, something is brewing.
The NATO summit is soon approaching, beginning in Washington, there is another attack, leaving dead and wounded. It leaves Harvath sure the international groups are involved. Harvath pulls together folks from his old group, the Carlton Group. Combining resources and motivation, they seek to locate the leaders of these groups that might possibly include the American Intelligence Community. Tension mounts. The stress of this work is not necessarily new to Scot. He excels in this of all challenges.
That being, I am new to Brad Thor’s work, hence starting with book #24. I looked at several reviews to catch what I may have missed. I was a little disappointed with the Fbombs and other foul language scattered throughout the book. I see that Thor has a good following so may try another one. Overall good read minus bad language. Recommend.
Rate 4 stars.
July 24, 2025
Edge of Honor is a very good and enjoyable Scott Harvath read, but not one of the series' best. I haven't decided yet if Solvi is a net plus or a minus. But all in all, like an old shoe, a good and enjoyable fit.
July 5, 2025
This was not one of Thor's efforts, but even a somewhat mediocre Thor is better than most other action authors!. It was a pretty intricate plot about what amounts to a coop by key individuals in government and law enforcement.
There were some very good points in the plot and it included the first book with Harvath's new marriage in the plot and she proved to be a good partner for him. It will be interesting to see how or if, Thor will continue to use Scot Harvard as his protagonist?
There were some very good points in the plot and it included the first book with Harvath's new marriage in the plot and she proved to be a good partner for him. It will be interesting to see how or if, Thor will continue to use Scot Harvard as his protagonist?
July 21, 2025
3.5 stars. Thor is so good at tying current events into his books but couldn’t get the bumbling, sociopathic dipshit currently in office in there. Booooo
August 30, 2025
Brad Thor's Harvath series is one of my guilty pleasures. His books are fictions that I find entertaining. They are not great literature or carry deep meaning they are just fun to read and great diversions from the daily routine of life. These books are action packed thrillers with clear divisions between the good guys and the bad guys. When I started reading this series the villains were the ordinary ilk but then the series seemed to focus on Arab terrorists to the point that I pondered discontinuing my support for the series. It's hard to believe but there are only so many ways to blow-up a terrorist operation before it comes boring. Further, I became uncomfortable with what I perceived as Thor using his fiction to espouse personal political beliefs which is never a good thing for an author to do if he wants to sell books. Fortunately, my concerns faded as Thor returned to doing what he does best, write a good thriller. My only present complaint is that he really goes into extensive detail about the weaponry that his characters employ. The detail is so elaborate as to make me wonder if the manufacturers of these weapons aren't sponsoring the publication of these books. However, I know that there is a segment of the reading public, the ammosexuals, that enjoy reading about guns and munitions and Thor certainly feeds their appetites for this stuff so if it sells his books then so be it.
As for this book it seems to be something of a departure from Thor's usual plots as it is more of a political thriller than about espionage or a black ops adventure. Of course there is still plenty of action and catalog of weaponry described and used in the story. Since all the events of the story take place in and around Washington D.C. there isn't quite as much of massive destruction as is rather routine for a Harvath adventure. In this story we have a newly elected populist president that has proven to be a disappointment to his supporters; a vice president being encouraged to upstage and replace the president; and a new nefarious Russian espionage unit devoted to destabilizing the American government all in play. I don't know if other readers will read this book as I did but I seemed to notice something curious. It appears that Thor has lifted aspects of our current political social unrest as well as behind the scenes political conjecture and introduced them into the plot of this story. Maybe current events inspired the writing of this story, I can't say, but the story is a good page turner with all sorts of intrigue and action. It's a fun read so enjoy.
As for this book it seems to be something of a departure from Thor's usual plots as it is more of a political thriller than about espionage or a black ops adventure. Of course there is still plenty of action and catalog of weaponry described and used in the story. Since all the events of the story take place in and around Washington D.C. there isn't quite as much of massive destruction as is rather routine for a Harvath adventure. In this story we have a newly elected populist president that has proven to be a disappointment to his supporters; a vice president being encouraged to upstage and replace the president; and a new nefarious Russian espionage unit devoted to destabilizing the American government all in play. I don't know if other readers will read this book as I did but I seemed to notice something curious. It appears that Thor has lifted aspects of our current political social unrest as well as behind the scenes political conjecture and introduced them into the plot of this story. Maybe current events inspired the writing of this story, I can't say, but the story is a good page turner with all sorts of intrigue and action. It's a fun read so enjoy.
July 29, 2025
Brad Thor seems to be losing his step on this one. Very predictable with Russian collusion, greedy politicians, and very “ripped from the headlines” story lines. Feels like it was written to go straight to Netflix. Definitely the weak link in the series for me. Plus it’s time for a character refresh or start a new series. This, of course, is my opinion but the last few books seem to be getting too predictable. Maybe Mr. Thor will go in a different direction for the next book??
July 22, 2025
disappointed
I’ve read all of your books. Will not read anymore. Too biased. Obviously slanted against the current administration. Still love Scot but no need to show your hatred of conservatives
I’ve read all of your books. Will not read anymore. Too biased. Obviously slanted against the current administration. Still love Scot but no need to show your hatred of conservatives
July 17, 2025
Prob my least favorite Thor book.
November 5, 2025
Always an exciting read. Harvath has skill like no one in real life, and all of the things they can figure out, along with the technology they use, is just on the verge of reality, but in a way that makes it seem possible and keeps you on the edge of your seat rooting for the good guys!
July 13, 2025
Another lightning fast thriller, from page one. Exciting plot and fun action.
August 9, 2025
The newest entry in the Scot Harvath is a book in search of a villain.
Harvath and his new wife are trying to figure out how to celebrate Independence Day when there's a riot/multiple shooter incident. After taking care of that, Solvi, Harvath's new wife, is recruited to bodyguard the Norwegian Prime Minister. A former US official has someone after him, and Scot gets to help him out, and there's a fight club, and some plot that comes to nothing.
It felt like Thor had some ideas that didn't quite amount to a novel, but then the deadlines started to approach.
Harvath and his new wife are trying to figure out how to celebrate Independence Day when there's a riot/multiple shooter incident. After taking care of that, Solvi, Harvath's new wife, is recruited to bodyguard the Norwegian Prime Minister. A former US official has someone after him, and Scot gets to help him out, and there's a fight club, and some plot that comes to nothing.
It felt like Thor had some ideas that didn't quite amount to a novel, but then the deadlines started to approach.
July 11, 2025
Brad Thor continues to be the best thriller writer in the game. He gets better with every Scot Harvath tale.
July 16, 2025
It was ok. Not my favorite.
July 4, 2025
Fairly typical of Thor. Fast paced, bringing in all of the alphabet agencies, and tying everything up neatly at the end, except for that pesky lingering question that wasn’t even addressed - who was Claire Bennet’s handler? I suppose we’re waiting for book 25 next year to get to that piece.
August 19, 2025
Another fine thriller from Brad Thor. For much of the book, there are two parallel storylines as Scot and two FBI agents try to each solve terrorist attacks on the Norwegian embassy and on a multi-country summit. Scot is also trying to protect the life over a former government official. The bad actors seem to be two groups - a gang of white supremacists and a group of highly trained former federal agents. Are both groups being coordinated by the same people? Both groups eventually come together and determine that current and former government officials from the FBI, Secret Service and CIA are all involved.
The only thing I didn't like as well as they way the author makes his current federal government somewhat mirror our actual federal government. He then seems to use this book as a way to poke at potential (rather than actual) weaknesses in our actual government. I don't really appreciate authors deciding that they can tell us how our government should be running. Their "expertise" isn't any better than anyone else's. Stick to foreign adversaries and radical internal groups.
The only thing I didn't like as well as they way the author makes his current federal government somewhat mirror our actual federal government. He then seems to use this book as a way to poke at potential (rather than actual) weaknesses in our actual government. I don't really appreciate authors deciding that they can tell us how our government should be running. Their "expertise" isn't any better than anyone else's. Stick to foreign adversaries and radical internal groups.
August 15, 2025
Scot Harvath is back in Edge of Honor, book 24 in this series, and for a change Scot is battling unknown enemies on his home turf, the DC area. When a former ambassador whose life is in danger calls Scot for help, Scot, now married and retired from the Carlton Group, obliges his old friend who once saved Scot’s life. Additionally, several terrorist attacks in Washington DC increase the drama and Scot is thrust into the middle of the action. While the body count here is predictably high, the absence of Scot’s team from the Carlton Group and the now overused plot diminished the enjoyment of this edition, and the book plays out more like a police procedural than the high-stakes espionage thriller that readers are used to in this series, and the departure from the norm is obvious throughout, as long time readers will notice. Curious to see where the author now takes this series, as this one seems off track.
August 4, 2025
Another excellent effort by Brad Thor. I’ve read all 24 books in the Scot Harvath series, and every one is current, believable and kind of scary. They give you a look behind the scenes of the political elite, and the intelligence community. This one does as well, while weaving a gripping story of what “could be” going on in our country right now! Domestic terrorism, foreign interference in our country, power, greed…it’s all in there.
September 19, 2025
This book I just finished reading being my first read by this author was a very good book. It takes the reader into the world of a ex secret service agent who has been hired to investigate a group of rouge agents who are trying to cause calamity and chaos in Washington during the nato summit and visits from the prime minister of Norway. After wanting to read this book. I am ready to read another one.
July 23, 2025
This is a rather typical Thor book in the Scot Harvath series — well written, extensively researched, and presented in a way that is, at times, downright difficult to put down.
If you've read Thor before, you'll receive from this book exactly what you expect going in. If you're a fan of Thor and the series, definitely give it a go. If you're a fan of the genre, you can do worse than picking this book up for your daily read.
If you've read Thor before, you'll receive from this book exactly what you expect going in. If you're a fan of Thor and the series, definitely give it a go. If you're a fan of the genre, you can do worse than picking this book up for your daily read.
July 15, 2025
Brad Thor is a fantastic writer that consistently delivers great books year after year. Edge of Honor was so so good that I nearly finished it on a long travel day. Already looking forward to next year's thriller...
September 15, 2025
A really good page turner, particularly the latter third of the book. Brad Thor has recaptured his mojo after a few rather lackluster novels. It is a particularly good read following the events this week after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Political intrigue and machinations, manipulation of the public, political violence, and Russian involvement…quite apropos.
July 11, 2025
Brad Thor has done it again!! Scot has another adventure that is incredible!!! If you haven't discovered Brad Thor yet what are you waiting for???
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