Act of WarAct of War
Score Modern
What it's about
Following Hidden Order, private intelligence operative Scot Harvath and his team face a formidable new adversary, in a mission that changes the course of Harvath's life.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
You'll love it if you liked
Hidden Order
The Last Patriot
Black IceGood to know
It's part of the Scot Harvath series.
By the numbers
- Readers48 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller34 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #345 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1070 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1980 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is Act of War worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,980 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Act of War about?
Following Hidden Order, private intelligence operative Scot Harvath and his team face a formidable new adversary, in a mission that changes the course of Harvath's life.
How long does it take to read Act of War?
About 9 hours (368 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Act of War?
If you liked it, try Hidden Order by Brad Thor, The Last Patriot by Brad Thor or Black Ice by Brad Thor.