* The Red Web: The Untold Story of the Soviet Union's Global Spy Network (2010): This book delves into the history of Soviet espionage, offering insights into the KGB's operations around the world.
* The Search for Bin Laden: The Untold Story of the Most Manhunted Man in the World (2006): This book provides a detailed account of the hunt for Osama bin Laden, including the intelligence gathering and military operations involved.
* The Killing of a King: The Assassination of Saddam Hussein (2013): This book examines the events leading up to the capture and execution of Saddam Hussein, drawing on classified intelligence sources.
* The Hunt for Red October: The True Story Behind the Bestseller (1991): This book explores the real-life events that inspired the Tom Clancy novel "The Hunt for Red October."
* Warrant for Genocide: The Inside Story of the Rwandan Massacres (2010): This book offers a gripping account of the Rwandan genocide, based on interviews with key players and access to classified documents.
Riedel's works are renowned for their meticulous research, insider insights, and gripping narratives. He is considered a leading authority on intelligence analysis, with a distinguished career in the CIA and other government agencies.