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Andy McNab Reading Order

14 series Β· 58 books Β· Born 1959

Andy McNab is a British writer and ex-Special Air Service soldier recognized for his gripping military thrillers. With 58 titles spanning 14 series, his notable works include the Nick Stone series as well as Boy Soldier, Street Soldier, DropZone, and War Torn. Active from 1991 to 2023, McNab’s storytelling blends personal military experience with intense action and suspense.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

#Title
1
Cover of The Anniversary
The Anniversary

Boy Soldier Series

Complete

4 books (2005–2007)

Start with Payback, the first of 4 books in the Boy Soldier series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Traitor / Boy Soldier
Traitor / Boy Soldier
3
4

Childrens Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

#Title
1
My Mom Is A Spy

DropZone Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2011)

Start with DropZone and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Terminal Velocity
Terminal Velocity

Get Me Out of Here Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2019–2021)

Start with Get Me Out of Here!(With: Phil Earle) and read in order.

#Title
1
Get Me Out of Here!(With: Phil Earle)
2
I Broke the Internet(With: Phil Earle)

Liam Scott Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2015)

Start with The New Recruit and read in order.

#Title
1
The New Recruit
2
Cover of New Patrol
New Patrol
3
Cover of The New Enemy
The New Enemy

Nathan Pike Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

#Title
1
Shadow State

Nick Stone Series

Likely Complete

20 books (1997–2022)

Start with Remote Control, the first of 20 books in the Nick Stone series.

#Title
1
Cover of Remote Control
Remote Control
2
Cover of Crisis Four
Crisis Four
3
4
Cover of Last Light
Last Light
5
Cover of Liberation Day
Liberation Day
6
Cover of Dark Winter
Dark Winter
7
Cover of Deep Black
Deep Black
8
9
10
11
Cover of Brute Force
Brute Force
12
Cover of Exit Wound
Exit Wound
13
14
Cover of Dead Centre
Dead Centre
15
16
Cover of For Valour
For Valour
17
18
Cover of Cold Blood
Cold Blood
19
Cover of Line of Fire
Line of Fire
20
Cover of Down to the Wire
Down to the Wire

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

10 books (1991–2023)

Start with Bravo Two Zero, the first of 10 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of Bravo Two Zero
Bravo Two Zero
2
Cover of Immediate Action
Immediate Action
3
Cover of Seven Troop
Seven Troop
4
Cover of Spoken From The Front
Spoken From The Front
5
Today Everything Changes
6
Cover of The Good Psychopath's Guide to Success(With: Kevin Dutton)
The Good Psychopath's Guide to Success(With: Kevin Dutton)
7
Cover of Sorted!(With: Kevin Dutton)
Sorted!(With: Kevin Dutton)
8
9
Cover of Andy McNab Ultimate Survival Handbook
Andy McNab Ultimate Survival Handbook
10
The Rescue

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

5 books (2006–2016)

Start with The Grey Man, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Grey Man
The Grey Man
2
Abdullah and His Grandfather
3
Cover of Last Night Another Soldier
Last Night Another Soldier
4
Angry Sam & The Steaming Treasure
5
On The Rock

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2019)

Start with Battlefield 3: The Russian(With: Peter Grimsdale) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Battlefield 3: The Russian(With: Peter Grimsdale)
Battlefield 3: The Russian(With: Peter Grimsdale)
2
Cover of Whatever It Takes
Whatever It Takes

Street Soldier Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2017)

Start with Street Soldier and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Street Soldier
Street Soldier
2
Cover of Silent Weapon
Silent Weapon

Tom Buckingham Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2016)

Start with Red Notice and read in order.

#Title
1
Red Notice
2
3
State Of Emergency

War Torn Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2011)

Start with War Torn and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Battle Lines
Battle Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Andy McNab written?
Andy McNab has written 58 books across 14 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Andy McNab series?
Here are the first books in Andy McNab's series: Boy Soldier: Payback; DropZone: DropZone; Get Me Out of Here: Get Me Out of Here!(With: Phil Earle); Liam Scott: The New Recruit; Nick Stone: Remote Control.
What order should I read Andy McNab's books?
We recommend reading Andy McNab's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Andy McNab's series complete?
Andy McNab has 11 completed series.

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