Jack Ryan Books in Order

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

Updated 2026-06-22 / 14 books / 1989-2026

Jack Ryan Reading Order

04 Clear and Present Danger(By: Tom Clancy) 1989 Buy

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

09 Red Rabbit(By: Tom Clancy) 2002 Buy

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

11 Locked On(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2011 Buy

13 Command Authority(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2013 Buy

14 Full Force and Effect(By: Mark Greaney) 2014 Buy

15 Commander-in-Chief(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2015 Buy

17 Power and Empire 2017 Buy

18 Oath of Office 2018 Buy

19 Code of Honor 2019 Buy

21 Chain of Command 2021 Buy

25 Defense Protocol(By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson) 2024 Buy

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

Jack Ryan Books by Publication Order

1989 Clear and Present Danger(By: Tom Clancy) #4

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

2002 Red Rabbit(By: Tom Clancy) #9

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

2011 Locked On(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) #11

2013 Command Authority(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) #13

2014 Full Force and Effect(By: Mark Greaney) #14

2015 Commander-in-Chief(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) #15

2017 Power and Empire #17

2018 Oath of Office #18

2019 Code of Honor #19

2021 Chain of Command #21

2024 Defense Protocol(By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson) #25

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

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 14 Jack Ryan books published across 1989-2026.

Who writes the Jack Ryan books?

Jack Ryan is listed as a book series by Marc Cameron.

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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