Thrillers

If you’re looking for something entertaining but not too brain-heavy, try one of these novels on for size. They’ll keep you entertained, will kill a few hours, and won’t overtax you. And most of these authors have recurring characters so you get to know them which makes it that much more interesting.

What Jason Bourne was to the Cold War, Scot Harvath is to the War on Terror. Brad Thor has created "the perfect all-American hero for the post September 11 world" (Nelson DeMille). Scot’s also a counterterrorism expert and one thing I like about Brad Thor’s books is that I feel like I learn a lot, especially about Islam, while reading them. Scot is featured in the following books: The Lions of Lucerne, Path of the Assassin, State of the Union, Blowback, Takedown, The First Commandment and The Last Patriot

Vince Flynn writes about Mitch Rapp, a covert CIA operative and member of the Orion Team. Mitch is basically a badass who can “shoot, stab, blow things up, and even kill with his bare hands.” Mitch is featured in ten books: Term Limits, Transfer of Power, The Third Option, Separation of Power, Executive Power, Memorial Day, Consent to Kill, Act of Treason, Protect and Defend and Extreme Measures.

David Baldacci’s latest novels follow the Camel Club, a curious band of friends who gather weekly to discuss and uncover political conspiracies. Their leader, who has taken the name Oliver Stone, has a bone to pick with the government and is not shy about expressing that. With the help of Secret Service Agent Alex Ford, the friends are thrust headfirst into one conspiracy after another. Camel Club Series: The Camel Club, The Collectors, Stone Cold, Divine Justice