About
Chris Ryan
Chris Ryan (born September 21, 1961) is a British former Special Air Service (SAS) operative and author. He is known for his books about his experiences in the SAS, including "The One That Got Away" (1995) and "Bravo Two Zero" (1997). "Bravo Two Zero" tells the story of Ryan's participation in the Gulf War and became an international bestseller, selling over 2 million copies worldwide. Ryan received widespread critical acclaim for his writing, and his work has been praised for its authenticity and vivid descriptions of combat. He has won numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award for Non-Fiction in 1995 for "The One That Got Away." He continues to write and speak about his experiences in the SAS and is considered one of the most successful and respected authors in the military genre.
Book Series by Chris Ryan
Geordie Sharp Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Stand By, Stand by | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Zero Option | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Kremlin Device | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tenth Man Down | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
Josh Bowman Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Manhunter | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
Matt Browning Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Greed | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Increment | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
Code Red Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wildfire | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Outbreak | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Vortex | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Twister | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Battleground | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
Alpha Force Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Survival | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rat-Catcher | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Desert Pursuit | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hostage | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Red Centre | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hunted | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blood Money | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fault Line | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Black Gold | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Untouchable | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
Agent 21 Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Agent 21 | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Reloaded | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Codebreaker | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Wire | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deadfall | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Under Cover | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Endgame | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Extreme Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Target / Redeemer | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Night Strike | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Most Wanted | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Silent Kill | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
Danny Black Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Masters of War | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hunter-Killer | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Murder Team | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hellfire | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bad Soldier | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Warlord | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Head Hunters | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Black Ops | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Zero 22 | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
Jamie Carter Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Outcast | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cold Red | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
Strike Back Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Strike Back | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deathlist | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Shadow Kill | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Global Strike | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Red Strike | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Circle of Death | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
Special Forces Cadets Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Siege | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Missing | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Justice | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ruthless | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
Chris Ryan Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Hit List | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Watchman | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Land of Fire | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blackout | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ultimate Weapon | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Firefight | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Who Dares Wins | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Kill Zone | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Killing for the Company | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Osama | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Traitor | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Chris Ryan Short Stories/Novellas
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| One Good Turn (Short Story) | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Medal of Honor | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
Chris Ryan Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The One That Got Away | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| SAS Fitness Book | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chris Ryan's Ultimate Survival Guide | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fight to Win | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Safe | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| The History of the SAS | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
EDGE: A Rivets Short Story Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Freak of Fortune (Short Story) ( By: Ali Sparkes) | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Warrior Number One (Short Story) ( By: Andy Briggs) | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lifters (Short Story) ( By: Joe Craig) | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Forsaken (Short Story) ( By: Katherine Langrish) | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| My Teacher Ate My Brain ( By: Tommy Donbavand) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deathmire (Short Story) ( By: Jon Mayhew) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Payback (Short Story) ( By: Graham Marks) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blood house (Short Story) ( By: David Gatward) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Nightmare Eater ( By: William Hussey) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Get Yourself Gone ( By: Oisin McGann) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| War Dog (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Tattered Souls Series with Forrest Aguirre, Richard Wright, Steve Ruthenbeck, Matt Wallace, Ginger Hamilton, Jeff Crook, Stephanie Shaw, Chris Reed, Frank J. Hutton, Elias Siqueiros, Kathleen Dale, Melanie Fogel, Anne Michaud, David A. Magitis, M.E. Palmer
Tattered Souls ( With: Richard Wright, Matt Wallace, Ginger Hamilton, Jeff Crook, Chris Reed, Frank J. Hutton, David A. Magitis, M.E. Palmer)
2007
Tattered Souls II, ( By: Forrest Aguirre, Steve Ruthenbeck, Ginger Hamilton, Stephanie Shaw, Frank J. Hutton, Elias Siqueiros, Kathleen Dale, Melanie Fogel, Anne Michaud)
2011
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Tattered Souls ( With: Richard Wright, Matt Wallace, Ginger Hamilton, Jeff Crook, Chris Reed, Frank J. Hutton, David A. Magitis, M.E. Palmer) | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tattered Souls II, ( By: Forrest Aguirre, Steve Ruthenbeck, Ginger Hamilton, Stephanie Shaw, Frank J. Hutton, Elias Siqueiros, Kathleen Dale, Melanie Fogel, Anne Michaud) | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
Chris Ryan Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Tattered Souls | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
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