Jack Ryan Books in Order

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

Updated 2026-06-22 / 9 books / 1984-2016

Jack Ryan Reading Order

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

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

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

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

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

Jack Ryan Books by Publication Order

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

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

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

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

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

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 9 Jack Ryan books published across 1984-2016.

Who writes the Jack Ryan books?

Jack Ryan is listed as a book series by Ward Larsen.

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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