Best Action Spy
Jack Ryan is a television series adapting Tom Clancy’s characters into contemporary political action thrillers. John Krasinski portrays CIA analyst Jack Ryan within this reimagining of the original Ryanverse. The show's production team includes Carlton Cuse, Graham Roland, and several other executiv...
The Brotherhood of the Rose is a 1984 espionage novel by American author David Morrell about two orphaned boys trained as elite assassins by a US spy.
Hitman is a 2007 action thriller centered on Agent 47, an assassin developed by a clandestine organization. The story involves a complex political plot and subsequent pursuit by international law enforcement agencies like Interpol and the FSB. Featuring Timothy Olyphant, the film explores themes of...
Rain Storm is a 2004 spy novel by Barry Eisler and the third installment in his acclaimed John Rain series, following the assassin on a mission to the Philippines.
The Recruit follows CIA attorney Owen Hendricks as she navigates a perilous path after exposing her involvement with the agency. This Netflix series explores global espionage and political intrigue through her encounters with shadowy figures across multiple countries. It’s designed for viewers inter...
Requiem for an Assassin is a 2007 espionage novel by Barry Eisler, serving as the sixth book in the John Rain series about a conflicted, highly skilled hitman.
The League of Night and Fog is a 1987 spy novel by David Morrell that concludes his espionage trilogy, bringing together characters from his previous two works.
The Fraternity of the Stone is a 1985 espionage thriller by David Morrell, blending spy fiction with religious themes as an assassin seeks refuge in a monastery.
'A Prayer for the Dying' is a thriller novel written by Jack Higgins and published in 1973. The story centers on Martin Fallon, a former IRA hitman seeking to escape his violent past, who is blackmailed by a local crime boss after witnessing a confession of murder. Fallon's attempts to protect an in...
Quiller KGB is a 1976 spy novel by Elleston Trevor, written under the pen name Adam Hall, featuring the titular British agent infiltrating the Soviet Union.
Sabre-Tooth is a 1966 spy thriller by English author Desmond Bagley, concerning a mercenary's efforts to build a private army in the mountains of Afghanistan.
Don 2 is a 2011 action thriller following Shah Rukh Khan’s Don as he attempts to steal currency printing in Berlin five years after the first film. Priyanka Chopra plays Interpol agent Roma, pursuing him while other supporting actors appear in the story. The film was produced by Excel Entertainment...
Confessional is a 1985 espionage novel by British writer Jack Higgins, which follows a French terrorist and an ex-IRA leader tangled in a complex KGB plot.
I, Lucifer is a spy novel recognized for its unique distinction of intertwining classic covert espionage operations with profound psychological and moral themes.
Thunder Point is a 1993 spy novel by British author Jack Higgins, featuring IRA-turned-mercenary Sean Dillon racing to recover secret WWII documents from a U-boat.
The Janson Directive is a 2002 espionage thriller by American author Robert Ludlum, published posthumously and following former covert operative Paul Janson.
The Loo Sanction is a 1973 espionage thriller by American author Trevanian, serving as the sequel to The Eiger Sanction and following art historian Jonathan Hemlock.
Jack Higgins's 1992 thriller introduces former IRA assassin Sean Dillon, hired by Iraqi intelligence to assassinate a senior British government official.
3 Days to Kill centers on a terminally ill spy, Kevin Costner, tasked with eliminating a terrorist while simultaneously navigating a complex situation involving his estranged family – including his wife and daughter. The film depicts him balancing this final mission with the challenges of caring for...
Jack Higgins's 1991 sequel to The Eagle Has Landed follows a German operation to free a captured SS colonel held in a British wartime prison in 1944.
The Bourne Betrayal is a 2007 spy novel by Eric Van Lustbader that continues the famous Jason Bourne espionage series originated by American author Robert Ludlum.
The Bourne Deception is a 2009 espionage novel by Eric Van Lustbader, written as part of the continuation of Robert Ludlum's widely popular Jason Bourne franchise.
Barely Lethal is a 2015 action comedy film featuring Hailee Steinfeld as Agent 83/Megan, a young operative seeking a typical high school experience. She unexpectedly enters the lives of her classmates while navigating a covert mission. The film includes a cast of actors including Thomas Mann and Sam...
