Jack Ryan Universe Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Jack Ryan Universe 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
Buy on Amazon1984
Patriot Games
Buy on Amazon1987
The Cardinal of the Kremlin
Buy on Amazon1988
Clear and Present Danger
Buy on Amazon1989
The Sum of All Fears
Buy on Amazon1991
Without Remorse
Buy on Amazon1993
Debt of Honor
Buy on Amazon1994
Executive Orders
Buy on Amazon1996
Rainbow Six
Buy on Amazon1998
The Bear and the Dragon
Buy on Amazon2000
Red Rabbit
Buy on Amazon2002
The Teeth of the Tiger
Buy on Amazon2003
Dead or Alive (With: Grant Blackwood)
Buy on Amazon2010
Against All Enemies (With: Peter Telep)
Buy on Amazon2011
Locked On (With: Mark Greaney)
Buy on Amazon2011
Threat Vector (With: Mark Greaney)
Buy on Amazon2012
Command Authority (With: Mark Greaney)
Buy on Amazon2013
Support and Defend (By: Mark Greaney)
Buy on Amazon2014
Full Force and Effect (By: Mark Greaney)
Buy on Amazon2014
Under Fire (By: Grant Blackwood)
Buy on Amazon2015
Commander-in-Chief (With: Mark Greaney)
Buy on Amazon2015
Duty and Honor (By: Grant Blackwood)
Buy on Amazon2016
True Faith and Allegiance (By: Mark Greaney)
Buy on Amazon2016
Point of Contact (By: Mike Maden)
Buy on Amazon2017
Power and Empire (By: Marc Cameron)
Buy on Amazon2017
Line of Sight (By: Mike Maden)
Buy on Amazon2018
Oath of Office (By: Marc Cameron)
Buy on Amazon2018
Enemy Contact (By: Mike Maden)
Buy on Amazon2019
Code of Honor (By: Marc Cameron)
Buy on Amazon2019
Firing Point (By: Mike Maden)
Buy on Amazon2020
Shadow of the Dragon (By: Marc Cameron)
Buy on Amazon2020
Target Acquired (By: Don Bentley)
Buy on Amazon2021
Chain of Command (By: Marc Cameron)
Buy on Amazon2021
Zero Hour (By: Don Bentley)
Buy on Amazon2022
Red Winter (By: Marc Cameron)
Buy on Amazon2022
Flash Point (By: Don Bentley)
Buy on Amazon2023
Weapons Grade (By: Don Bentley)
Buy on Amazon2023
Command and Control (By: Marc Cameron)
Buy on Amazon2023
Act of Defiance (By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson)
Buy on Amazon2024
Shadow State (By: M.P. Woodward)
Buy on Amazon2024
Defense Protocol (By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson)
Buy on Amazon2024
Line of Demarcation (By: M.P. Woodward)
Buy on Amazon2025
Terminal Velocity (By: M.P. Woodward)
Buy on Amazon2025
Executive Power (By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson)
Buy on Amazon2025
Rules of Engagement (By: Ward Larsen)
Buy on Amazon2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Jack Ryan Universe series is publication order: 1. The Hunt for Red October (1984), 2. Patriot Games (1987), 3. The Cardinal of the Kremlin (1988), 4. Clear and Present Danger (1989), 5. The Sum of All Fears (1991), and 40 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Jack Ryan Universe series by Tom Clancy contains 45 books. The series began in 1984 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Jack Ryan Universe series is written by Tom Clancy. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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