Jack Ryan Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Jack Ryan books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Hunt for Red October (By: Tom Clancy)
Buy on Amazon1984
Patriot Games (By: Tom Clancy)
Buy on Amazon1987
The Cardinal of the Kremlin (By: Tom Clancy)
Buy on Amazon1988
Clear and Present Danger (By: Tom Clancy)
Buy on Amazon1989
The Sum of All Fears (By: Tom Clancy)
Buy on Amazon1991
Debt of Honor (By: Tom Clancy)
Buy on Amazon1994
Executive Orders (By: Tom Clancy)
Buy on Amazon1996
The Bear and the Dragon (By: Tom Clancy)
Buy on Amazon2000
Red Rabbit (By: Tom Clancy)
Buy on Amazon2002
Dead or Alive (By: Tom Clancy,Grant Blackwood)
Buy on Amazon2010
Locked On (By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy)
Buy on Amazon2011
Threat Vector (By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy)
Buy on Amazon2012
Command Authority (By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy)
Buy on Amazon2013
Full Force and Effect (By: Mark Greaney)
Buy on Amazon2014
Commander-in-Chief (By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy)
Buy on Amazon2015
True Faith and Allegiance (By: Mark Greaney)
Buy on Amazon2016
Power and Empire (By: Marc Cameron)
Buy on Amazon2017
Oath of Office (By: Marc Cameron)
Buy on Amazon2018
Code of Honor (By: Marc Cameron)
Buy on Amazon2019
Shadow of the Dragon (By: Marc Cameron)
Buy on Amazon2020
Chain of Command (By: Marc Cameron)
Buy on Amazon2021
Red Winter (By: Marc Cameron)
Buy on Amazon2022
Command and Control (By: Marc Cameron)
Buy on Amazon2023
Act of Defiance (By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson)
Buy on Amazon2024
Defense Protocol (By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson)
Buy on Amazon2024
Executive Power (By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson)
Buy on Amazon2025
Rules of Engagement
Buy on Amazon2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Jack Ryan series is publication order: 1. The Hunt for Red October (By: Tom Clancy) (1984), 2. Patriot Games (By: Tom Clancy) (1987), 3. The Cardinal of the Kremlin (By: Tom Clancy) (1988), 4. Clear and Present Danger (By: Tom Clancy) (1989), 5. The Sum of All Fears (By: Tom Clancy) (1991), and 22 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Jack Ryan series by Ward Larsen contains 27 books. The series began in 1984 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Jack Ryan series is written by Ward Larsen. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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