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Start with The Protector and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Protector
Book 1 by David Morrell • Published 2003
Former Delta Force operator Cavanaugh now runs an elite personal‑security firm. Hired to protect a brilliant scientist who has created a fear‑inducing weapon, he is betrayed and must use every skill he has to stop the...
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Ends with The Attitude Adjuster
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Book 1:The Protector
David Morrell • 2003
Former Delta Force operator Cavanaugh now runs an elite personal‑security firm. Hired to protect a brilliant scientist who has created a fear‑inducing weapon, he is betrayed and must use every skill he has to stop the...
- 2

Book 2:The Naked Edge
David Morrell • 2010
Executive protector Cavanaugh is targeted by Bowie, a boyhood friend and fellow former commando who blames him for a ruined career. As their private war plays out, a far larger terrorist plot threatens a major city, f...
- 3

Book 3:The Attitude Adjuster
David Morrell • 2012
Collection of three Cavanaugh stories that follow the protector through separate missions: shielding a bestselling novelist, managing an impossible billionaire client, and confronting threats that arrive through the i...
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Cavanaugh FAQ
What is the best order to read the Cavanaugh series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Protector.
How many books are in the Cavanaugh series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Cavanaugh series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Cavanaugh series?
New readers should start with The Protector, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Cavanaugh series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2003 to 2012.