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Jack Ryan

by Mark Greaney

25 books Started 1984 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Jack Ryan is a Thriller series by Mark Greaney, made up of 25 books published between 1984 and 2024. It begins with The Hunt for Red October ( By: Tom Clancy) (1984), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Defense Protocol ( By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson) (2024), spanning 40 years of storytelling.

25books
40years active
5decades
~1.7yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 The Hunt for Red October ( By: Tom Clancy) 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Patriot Games ( By: Tom Clancy) 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Cardinal of the Kremlin ( By: Tom Clancy) 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Clear and Present Danger ( By: Tom Clancy) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
5 The Sum of All Fears ( By: Tom Clancy) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Debt of Honor ( By: Tom Clancy) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Executive Orders ( By: Tom Clancy) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
8 The Bear and the Dragon ( By: Tom Clancy) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Red Rabbit ( By: Tom Clancy) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
10 Dead or Alive ( By: Tom Clancy, Grant Blackwood) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Locked On ( With: Tom Clancy) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Threat Vector ( With: Tom Clancy) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Command Authority ( With: Tom Clancy) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Full Force and Effect 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Commander-in-Chief ( With: Tom Clancy) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 True Faith and Allegiance 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Power and Empire ( By: Marc Cameron) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Oath of Office ( By: Marc Cameron) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Code of Honor ( By: Marc Cameron) 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
20 Shadow of the Dragon ( By: Marc Cameron) 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Chain of Command ( By: Marc Cameron) 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Red Winter ( By: Marc Cameron) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Command and Control ( By: Marc Cameron) 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Act of Defiance ( By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson)Latest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Defense Protocol ( By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson) 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Jack Ryan series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Jack Ryan series?

Start with The Hunt for Red October ( By: Tom Clancy) (1984), the first book in the Jack Ryan series by Mark Greaney. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Jack Ryan series?

There are 25 books in the Jack Ryan series by Mark Greaney, published between 1984 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Jack Ryan series?

The first book in the Jack Ryan series is The Hunt for Red October ( By: Tom Clancy), published in 1984 by Mark Greaney.

What is the latest book in the Jack Ryan series?

The most recent book in the Jack Ryan series is Defense Protocol ( By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson) (2024) by Mark Greaney.

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About Mark Greaney

Mark Greaney, born in 1961, is a New York Times bestselling author known for his thrilling Tom Clancy novels and other action-packed works. A graduate of Hofstra University, he began his career in the investment industry before transitioning to writing. Greaney's debut novel, "Hunt for Red October," written under the pseudonym Tom Clancy, was a critical and commercial success. He has since penned numerous Tom Clancy novels, including "Red Rabbit," "Command Authority," and "Zero Hour." His solo works include the Gray Man series, starting with "The Gray Man" (2009), featuring a deadly and mysterious operative named Court Gentry. Greaney's intense research and attention to detail have earned him praise for his authenticity and realism. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have inspired several film and television adaptations. In addition to his commercial success, Greaney has received recognition for his writing, including nominations for the International Thriller Writers' Thriller Award and the Whitley Award.

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