Hidden OrderHidden Order
Score Modern
What it's about
A string of high-profile kidnappings in Washington, D.C., escalates when the victims are found murdered, and a ransom demand spreads terror across the country. Covert counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath is called in to end the crisis.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
You'll love it if you liked
The Last Patriot
Black Ice
The Last ManGood to know
It's part of the Scot Harvath series and stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers50 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller35 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
- #330 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1038 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1911 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Is Hidden Order worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,911 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.7 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Hidden Order about?
A string of high-profile kidnappings in Washington, D.C., escalates when the victims are found murdered, and a ransom demand spreads terror across the country. Covert counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath is called in to end the crisis.
How long does it take to read Hidden Order?
About 9 hours (368 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Hidden Order?
If you liked it, try The Last Patriot by Brad Thor, Black Ice by Brad Thor or The Last Man by Vince Flynn.


















