Espionage Thriller Books

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The Bourne Identity (Jason Bourne, #1) The Bourne Identity (Jason Bourne, #1)
by (shelved 16 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.05 — 442,831 ratings — published 1980
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The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (George Smiley, #3) The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (George Smiley, #3)
by (shelved 13 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.09 — 130,662 ratings — published 1963
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The Bourne Ultimatum (Jason Bourne, #3) The Bourne Ultimatum (Jason Bourne, #3)
by (shelved 12 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.08 — 67,667 ratings — published 1990
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The Bourne Supremacy (Jason Bourne, #2) The Bourne Supremacy (Jason Bourne, #2)
by (shelved 12 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.11 — 182,751 ratings — published 1986
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The Day of the Jackal The Day of the Jackal (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.27 — 147,720 ratings — published 1971
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The Unlikely Spy The Unlikely Spy (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.25 — 27,198 ratings — published 1996
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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (George Smiley, #5; Karla Trilogy, #1) Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (George Smiley, #5; Karla Trilogy, #1)
by (shelved 7 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.06 — 107,963 ratings — published 1974
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Eye of the Needle Eye of the Needle (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.22 — 171,981 ratings — published 1978
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A Death in Vienna (Gabriel Allon, #4) A Death in Vienna (Gabriel Allon, #4)
by (shelved 6 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.25 — 32,665 ratings — published 2004
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The Confessor (Gabriel Allon, #3) The Confessor (Gabriel Allon, #3)
by (shelved 6 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.22 — 37,647 ratings — published 2003
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The English Assassin (Gabriel Allon, #2) The English Assassin (Gabriel Allon, #2)
by (shelved 6 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.17 — 45,497 ratings — published 2002
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Spook Street (Slough House, #4) Spook Street (Slough House, #4)
by (shelved 5 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.42 — 35,482 ratings — published 2017
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Separation of Power (Mitch Rapp, #5) Separation of Power (Mitch Rapp, #5)
by (shelved 5 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.33 — 52,572 ratings — published 2001
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Rules of Deception (Jonathan Ransom, #1) Rules of Deception (Jonathan Ransom, #1)
by (shelved 5 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 3.72 — 6,389 ratings — published 2008
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The Heist (Gabriel Allon, #14) The Heist (Gabriel Allon, #14)
by (shelved 5 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.19 — 30,522 ratings — published 2014
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Call for the Dead (George Smiley, #1) Call for the Dead (George Smiley, #1)
by (shelved 5 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 3.85 — 49,329 ratings — published 1961
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Path of the Assassin (Scot Harvath, #2) Path of the Assassin (Scot Harvath, #2)
by (shelved 5 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.19 — 30,543 ratings — published 2003
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The Bourne Objective (Jason Bourne, #8) The Bourne Objective (Jason Bourne, #8)
by (shelved 5 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.07 — 19,580 ratings — published 2010
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The Hunt for Red October (Jack Ryan, #3) The Hunt for Red October (Jack Ryan, #3)
by (shelved 5 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.12 — 390,878 ratings — published 1984
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The Tourist (Milo Weaver, #1) The Tourist (Milo Weaver, #1)
by (shelved 5 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 3.78 — 14,382 ratings — published 2009
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Prince of Fire (Gabriel Allon, #5) Prince of Fire (Gabriel Allon, #5)
by (shelved 5 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.23 — 28,124 ratings — published 2005
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Without Remorse (John Clark, #1; Jack Ryan Universe Publication Order, #6) Without Remorse (John Clark, #1; Jack Ryan Universe Publication Order, #6)
by (shelved 5 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.22 — 77,626 ratings — published 1993
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Slow Horses (Slough House, #1) Slow Horses (Slough House, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.05 — 88,731 ratings — published 2010
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The Russia House The Russia House (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 3.91 — 26,185 ratings — published 1989
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Slough House (Slough House, #7) Slough House (Slough House, #7)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.41 — 26,195 ratings — published 2021
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Memorial Day (Mitch Rapp, #7) Memorial Day (Mitch Rapp, #7)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.33 — 53,324 ratings — published 2004
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Executive Power (Mitch Rapp, #6) Executive Power (Mitch Rapp, #6)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.32 — 50,115 ratings — published 2003
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Joe Country (Slough House, #6) Joe Country (Slough House, #6)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.32 — 27,883 ratings — published 2019
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Transfer of Power (Mitch Rapp, #3) Transfer of Power (Mitch Rapp, #3)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.35 — 61,426 ratings — published 1999
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Real Tigers (Slough House, #3) Real Tigers (Slough House, #3)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.29 — 38,942 ratings — published 2016
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Hellbent (Orphan X, #3) Hellbent (Orphan X, #3)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.44 — 25,697 ratings — published 2018
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I Am Pilgrim I Am Pilgrim (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.30 — 204,039 ratings — published 2013
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American Assassin (Mitch Rapp, #1) American Assassin (Mitch Rapp, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.25 — 102,783 ratings — published 2010
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The Lions of Lucerne (Scot Harvath, #1) The Lions of Lucerne (Scot Harvath, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.10 — 47,956 ratings — published 2002
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Clear and Present Danger (Jack Ryan, #5; Jack Ryan Universe, #6) Clear and Present Danger (Jack Ryan, #5; Jack Ryan Universe, #6)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.15 — 144,773 ratings — published 1989
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Casino Royale (James Bond, #1) Casino Royale (James Bond, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 3.74 — 98,277 ratings — published 1953
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The Matarese Circle (Matarese, #1) The Matarese Circle (Matarese, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.07 — 42,396 ratings — published 1979
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Patriot Games (Jack Ryan, #1) Patriot Games (Jack Ryan, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.17 — 215,093 ratings — published 1987
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The Kill Artist (Gabriel Allon, #1) The Kill Artist (Gabriel Allon, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.00 — 101,874 ratings — published 2000
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Executive Orders (Jack Ryan, #8) Executive Orders (Jack Ryan, #8)
by (shelved 4 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.12 — 54,151 ratings — published 1996
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Thirty-five days of the Eagles (prior to D-Day) (S.I.S (the Secret Intelligence Service) 1939-1945 Book 1) Thirty-five days of the Eagles (prior to D-Day) (S.I.S (the Secret Intelligence Service) 1939-1945 Book 1)
by (shelved 3 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.77 — 26 ratings — published
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Bad Actors (Slough House, #8) Bad Actors (Slough House, #8)
by (shelved 3 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.36 — 23,427 ratings — published 2022
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The Spy Coast (The Martini Club, #1) The Spy Coast (The Martini Club, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.31 — 114,600 ratings — published 2023
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London Rules (Slough House, #5) London Rules (Slough House, #5)
by (shelved 3 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.35 — 32,557 ratings — published 2018
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Dead Lions (Slough House, #2) Dead Lions (Slough House, #2)
by (shelved 3 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.13 — 47,019 ratings — published 2013
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Damascus Station Damascus Station (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.16 — 24,881 ratings — published 2021
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The Constant Gardener The Constant Gardener (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 3.83 — 31,424 ratings — published 2001
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Agent Running in the Field Agent Running in the Field (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 3.84 — 23,925 ratings — published 2019
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The New Girl (Gabriel Allon, #19) The New Girl (Gabriel Allon, #19)
by (shelved 3 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.28 — 34,598 ratings — published 2019
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The Black Widow (Gabriel Allon, #16) The Black Widow (Gabriel Allon, #16)
by (shelved 3 times as espionage-thriller)
avg rating 4.33 — 38,380 ratings — published 2016
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Jeffrey S.  Stephens
“The United States has taught the world how to outsource war, which in turn has created a new breed of fighter. Trained in the armed services, they become highly efficient and highly paid killers.”
Jeffrey S. Stephens, Enemies Among Us

David Ignatius
“Misdirection. False signals. Spreading confusion. This is the Tao of deception.”
David Ignatius, The Quantum Spy

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