Jack Ryan Books in Order

This page lists the complete Jack Ryan reading order by Brian Andrews, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 15 books / 1984-2026

Jack Ryan Reading Order

01 The Hunt for Red October(By: Tom Clancy) 1984 Buy

02 Patriot Games(By: Tom Clancy) 1987 Buy

08 The Bear and the Dragon(By: Tom Clancy) 2000 Buy

10 Dead or Alive(By: Tom Clancy,Grant Blackwood) 2010 Buy

16 True Faith and Allegiance(By: Mark Greaney) 2016 Buy

17 Power and Empire(By: Marc Cameron) 2017 Buy

19 Code of Honor(By: Marc Cameron) 2019 Buy

20 Shadow of the Dragon(By: Marc Cameron) 2020 Buy

21 Chain of Command(By: Marc Cameron) 2021 Buy

22 Red Winter(By: Marc Cameron) 2022 Buy

23 Command and Control(By: Marc Cameron) 2023 Buy

24 Act of Defiance(With: Jeffrey Wilson) 2024 Buy

25 Defense Protocol(With: Jeffrey Wilson) 2024 Buy

27 Rules of Engagement(By: Ward Larsen) 2026 Buy

28 The Coldest War(By: M.P. Woodward) 2026 Buy

Jack Ryan Books by Publication Order

1984 The Hunt for Red October(By: Tom Clancy) #1

1987 Patriot Games(By: Tom Clancy) #2

2000 The Bear and the Dragon(By: Tom Clancy) #8

2010 Dead or Alive(By: Tom Clancy,Grant Blackwood) #10

2016 True Faith and Allegiance(By: Mark Greaney) #16

2017 Power and Empire(By: Marc Cameron) #17

2019 Code of Honor(By: Marc Cameron) #19

2020 Shadow of the Dragon(By: Marc Cameron) #20

2021 Chain of Command(By: Marc Cameron) #21

2022 Red Winter(By: Marc Cameron) #22

2023 Command and Control(By: Marc Cameron) #23

2024 Act of Defiance(With: Jeffrey Wilson) #24

2024 Defense Protocol(With: Jeffrey Wilson) #25

2026 Rules of Engagement(By: Ward Larsen) #27

2026 The Coldest War(By: M.P. Woodward) #28

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Jack Ryan reading order?

The Jack Ryan reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Jack Ryan books are there?

This catalog currently lists 15 Jack Ryan books published across 1984-2026.

Who writes the Jack Ryan books?

Jack Ryan is listed as a book series by Brian Andrews.

Should I read Jack Ryan in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Jack Ryan. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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