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ⓘ About Ryan Steck
Ryan Steck is an American author of thriller and mystery books. Besides writing, Ryan is a freelance editor and The Real Book Spy editor-in-chief. He was named an Online Influencer by Amazon and considered one of the hardest working, fairest, and most thoughtful reviewers by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline. Published in 2022, Fields of Fire is the first novel in Matthew Redd’s Thriller series by Ryan Steck. It is an explosive and action-packed thriller that unfolds primarily in the vast landscapes of Montana but also takes us to California, Washington, and Mexico. It combines political intrigue with an intricate international covert operation to eliminate a dangerous terrorist.
All Book Series by Ryan Steck
The Second Son
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2025 Co-authored · Simon Gervais
The Marked Son
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2026 Co-authored · Simon Gervais
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ryan Steck?
Ryan Steck is an American author of thriller and mystery books. Besides writing, Ryan is a freelance editor and The Real Book Spy editor-in-chief. He was named an Online Influencer by Amazon and considered one of the hardest working, fairest, and most thoughtful reviewers by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline.
Which Ryan Steck series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Alexander Hawke series, the earliest of Ryan Steck's multi-book series: it opens with Hawke (2003) and runs to 18 books across 2003–2027, ending with Storm (2027). Ryan Steck's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Ryan Steck written?
Ryan Steck has 26 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2003 and 2027. Every one of them sits in one of 3 named series — the largest being the Alexander Hawke series with 18 books.
In what order should Ryan Steck's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Ryan Steck's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Alexander Hawke (2003–2027, 18 books), Matthew Redd Thriller (2022–2026, 6 books) and Chase Burke (2025–2026, 2 books).
How are Ryan Steck's books organised into series?
This guide splits Ryan Steck's 26 books into 3 named series, with no standalone titles: Alexander Hawke (18 books, 2003–2027); Matthew Redd Thriller (6 books, 2022–2026); Chase Burke (2 books, 2025–2026).