David Stilley Thriller Series in Order
A former FBI Special Agent in Charge takes on private investigations that cross borders, expose hidden agendas, and force him to confront the consequences of his Bureau career.
For readers who enjoy: FBI procedurals, international crime thrillers, government conspiracy stories, and special-agent-turned-investigator suspense.
Start with Book One: The Beast Within Us | Browse the series in order
About the David Stilley Series
David Stilley built his career leading high-stakes FBI investigations. Now, working outside the Bureau, he takes on private cases with international consequences — undercover operations, global conspiracies, and manhunts that test both his skill and his loyalties.
The books can be enjoyed individually, but reading them in publication order gives you the fullest picture of Stilley's world and the stakes that build across the series.
David Stilley Books in Order
1. The Beast Within Us
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Days after Stilley attends his first execution of a serial killer brought to justice by him and his team at the BAU, evidence that the killer had an invisible partner not only comes to light but the latest killings ignite a firestorm of fear, shock, and confusion! The killer is hiding in plain sight, living and working in a position of the utmost trust, someone unfathomable to everyone until his involvement can no longer be denied. The first edition already received a 4.5 star reception — this latest edition exceeds 4.7 stars and counting.
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2. The Sleeper Among Us
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Special Agent in Charge David Stilley should've been enjoying a Hall of Fame induction. Instead, an old teammate's plea unravels into an international manhunt: a junior associate's phantom past, Interpol's seized bills of lading, and a British logistics front traceable to terrorist arsenals. Stilley drags his Behavioral Analysis Unit into unfamiliar territory: sleeper agents, cartel connections, and a private security firm with too many secrets — not to mention his own conflicted motivations, an old friend's betrayal, and trouble brewing at home. The story has already earned a 4.7 rating average on Amazon and Goodreads.
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3. Call Out The Dogs
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When a string of identical assassinations hits Americans across Europe, a seasoned FBI SAC — torn between family and duty — must stop a professional killer and unmask the clients backing him before the conspiracy topples governments and silences every witness. Stilley finds himself embroiled in a "truth is stranger than fiction" conspiracy that could topple the U.S. administration at the least, trigger global chaos at worst. But will he pull the pin, or conceal a career-ending debacle?
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4. Security Is Relative — Coming November 2026
David Stilley has left the FBI, but not the allure of international private investigations and high-stakes security. In the first book of his new private-adventure chapter, Stilley steps outside the Bureau for the first time — and the stakes are personal.
Publication status: Expected late November 2026. A sneak peek is available now on the Anthony Eddolls homepage.
A Budget-Friendly Way In
Want all three in one go? David Stilley's FBI Adventures bundles The Beast Within Us, The Sleeper Among Us, and Call Out The Dogs — the most affordable way to read the full trilogy.
Beyond the Bureau: On Opposite Sides
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On Opposite Sides is an adjunct read in the Stilley world — a Russian-sleeper-agent, BAU-team thriller readers have called "relentlessly paced." When an old teammate confesses his firm may have shipped weapons to terrorists, BAU SAC David Stilley must extract the truth from a vanished rookie, a captured Russian sleeper, and a panicked executive before the sleeper network, a merciless cartel, or politics silence the witnesses for good.
This title was removed from Amazon after receiving 60 4.8-star ratings and dozens of glowing reviews. It's available directly through Books.by in eBook and paperback.
Read On Opposite Sides at Books.by/anthony-eddolls
Where Should I Start?
Start with The Beast Within Us if you want:
- The beginning of David Stilley's post-Bureau story
- A clean entry point into the series
- FBI-honed instincts applied to a private case
Start with On Opposite Sides if you want:
- A standalone-friendly companion read in the same world
- BAU team dynamics and a Russian-sleeper-agent storyline
Frequently Asked Questions
What order should I read the David Stilley books in?
The Beast Within Us, then The Sleeper Among Us, then Call Out The Dogs, then Security Is Relative (coming November 2026).
Can the David Stilley novels be read as standalones?
Yes, though reading in order gives the fullest picture of Stilley's world and evolving stakes.
Is On Opposite Sides part of the David Stilley series?
It's an adjunct read set in the same world — not required reading, but a strong companion for fans of the series.
Where can I buy the David Stilley books?
Each book page links directly to its Amazon listing. On Opposite Sides is available at books.by/anthony-eddolls.
When will Security Is Relative be released?
November 2026.