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Chronological Jack Reacher

by Lee Child

31 books Started 1997 Latest 2026
Publication Reading Order

The Chronological Jack Reacher is a Thriller / Action Adventure series by Lee Child, made up of 31 books published between 1997 and 2026. It begins with Killing Floor (1997), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Chain Reaction ( With: Andrew Child) (2026), spanning 29 years of storytelling.

31books
29years active
4decades
~1yrs between books
2026latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Killing Floor ★ NYT 6w · peaked #22 🏆 Barry Award 1998🏆 Anthony Award 1998Macavity Award 1998Dilys Award 1998Full award history → 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Die Trying 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Tripwire 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
4 Running Blind / The Visitor 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Echo Burning 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Without Fail Barry Award 2003Dilys Award 2003Full award history → 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Persuader Gumshoe Award 2004Full award history → 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Enemy ★ NYT 2w · peaked #16 🏆 Barry Award 2005🏆 Nero Award 2005Dilys Award 2005Full award history → 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 One Shot ★ NYT 2w · peaked #10 Macavity Award 2006Full award history → 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Hard Way ★ NYT 5w · peaked #3 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Bad Luck and Trouble ★ NYT 4w · peaked #2 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2009Anthony Award 2008Full award history → 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Nothing to Lose ★ NYT 5w · #1 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Gone Tomorrow ★ NYT 5w · #1 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
14 61 Hours ★ NYT 6w · #1 🏆 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2011Goodreads Choice Award 2010Full award history → 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Worth Dying For ★ NYT 6w · #1 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Affair ★ NYT 15w · #1 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2013Goodreads Choice Award 2011Full award history → 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 A Wanted Man ★ NYT 10w · #1 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2014Goodreads Choice Award 2012Full award history → 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Never Go Back ★ NYT 13w · #1 ITW Thriller Award 2014Goodreads Choice Award 2013Full award history → 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Personal ★ NYT 11w · #1 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2015British Book Award 2014Goodreads Choice Award 2014Full award history → 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Make Me ★ NYT 11w · #1 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Night School ★ NYT 12w · #1 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2017Full award history → 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 The Midnight Line ★ NYT 16w · #1 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Past Tense ★ NYT 16w · #1 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Blue Moon ★ NYT 13w · #1 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
25 The Sentinel ( With: Andrew Child) 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Better Off Dead ( With: Andrew Child) 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 No Plan B ( With: Andrew Child) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 The Secret ( With: Andrew Child) 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 In Too Deep ( With: Andrew Child)Latest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Exit Strategy ( With: Andrew Child) 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Chain Reaction ( With: Andrew Child) 2026 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Chronological Jack Reacher series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Chronological Jack Reacher series?

Start with Killing Floor (1997), the first book in the Chronological Jack Reacher series by Lee Child. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Chronological Jack Reacher series?

There are 31 books in the Chronological Jack Reacher series by Lee Child, published between 1997 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Chronological Jack Reacher series?

The first book in the Chronological Jack Reacher series is Killing Floor, published in 1997 by Lee Child.

What is the latest book in the Chronological Jack Reacher series?

The most recent book in the Chronological Jack Reacher series is Chain Reaction ( With: Andrew Child) (2026) by Lee Child.

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About Lee Child

Lee Child (born Jim Grant, 1954) is the British author of the Jack Reacher thriller series. He worked in television production at Granada TV before writing his debut novel Killing Floor (1997).

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