Brian Andrews Reading Order

28 books (1984–2026)

The Jack Ryan series spans 27 books of military thriller and espionage fiction from 1984 to 2026, with new entries still being released. Originally created by Tom Clancy and continued by Mark Greaney and other authors, the series should be read in publication order to follow the character's development across decades of geopolitical intrigue. Beginning with The Hunt for Red October, readers will encounter a sprawling saga of international conflict, intelligence operations, and political drama that evolves as the franchise passes between authors.

Start with The Hunt for Red October(By: Tom Clancy), the first of 27 books in the Jack Ryan series.

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1	The Hunt for Red October(By: Tom Clancy) 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Patriot Games(By: Tom Clancy) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Cardinal of the Kremlin(By: Tom Clancy) 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Clear and Present Danger(By: Tom Clancy) 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Sum of All Fears(By: Tom Clancy) 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Debt of Honor(By: Tom Clancy) 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Executive Orders(By: Tom Clancy) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Bear and the Dragon(By: Tom Clancy) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Red Rabbit(By: Tom Clancy) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Dead or Alive(By: Tom Clancy,Grant Blackwood) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Locked On(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Threat Vector(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Command Authority(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Full Force and Effect(By: Mark Greaney) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Commander-in-Chief(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	True Faith and Allegiance(By: Mark Greaney) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Power and Empire(By: Marc Cameron) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Oath of Office(By: Marc Cameron) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Code of Honor(By: Marc Cameron) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Shadow of the Dragon(By: Marc Cameron) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Chain of Command(By: Marc Cameron) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Red Winter(By: Marc Cameron) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Command and Control(By: Marc Cameron) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Act of Defiance(With: Jeffrey Wilson) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Defense Protocol(With: Jeffrey Wilson) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Tom Clancy Act of Defiance(With: Tom Clancy,Jeffrey Wilson) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Executive Power(With: Jeffrey Wilson) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Rules of Engagement(By: Ward Larsen) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

49 books (1984–2026)

The Jack Ryan Universe is an ongoing espionage and military thriller series spanning 46 books published from 1984 to 2026, following publication order. While the series was created by Tom Clancy, later entries feature collaborative authorship with writers including Grant Blackwood, Peter Telep, and Mark Greaney. Begin with The Hunt for Red October to experience this expansive shared universe from its inception, progressing through interconnected standalone novels that follow various characters and geopolitical crises across decades.

Start with The Hunt for Red October(By: Tom Clancy), the first of 46 books in the Jack Ryan Universe series.

#	Title
1	The Hunt for Red October(By: Tom Clancy) 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Patriot Games(By: Tom Clancy) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Cardinal of the Kremlin(By: Tom Clancy) 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Clear and Present Danger(By: Tom Clancy) 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Sum of All Fears(By: Tom Clancy) 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Without Remorse(By: Tom Clancy) 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Debt of Honor(By: Tom Clancy) 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Executive Orders(By: Tom Clancy) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Rainbow Six(By: Tom Clancy) 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Bear and the Dragon(By: Tom Clancy) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Red Rabbit(By: Tom Clancy) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Teeth of the Tiger(By: Tom Clancy) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Dead or Alive(By: Tom Clancy,Grant Blackwood) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Against All Enemies(By: Tom Clancy,Peter Telep) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Locked On(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Threat Vector(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Command Authority(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Full Force and Effect(By: Mark Greaney) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Support and Defend(By: Mark Greaney) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Commander-in-Chief(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Under Fire(By: Grant Blackwood) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Duty and Honor(By: Grant Blackwood) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	True Faith and Allegiance(By: Mark Greaney) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Point of Contact(By: Mike Maden) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Potere e impero(By: Tom Clancy,Marc Cameron) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Power and Empire(By: Marc Cameron) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Attacco dal cielo(By: Tom Clancy,Marc Cameron) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Line of Sight(By: Mike Maden) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Oath of Office(By: Marc Cameron) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Code of Honor(By: Marc Cameron) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Enemy Contact(By: Mike Maden) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Firing Point(By: Mike Maden) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Shadow of the Dragon(By: Marc Cameron) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Chain of Command(By: Marc Cameron) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	Target Acquired(By: Don Bentley) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	Red Winter(By: Marc Cameron) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	Zero Hour(By: Don Bentley) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Command and Control(By: Marc Cameron) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	Flash Point(By: Don Bentley) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	Weapons Grade(By: Don Bentley) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	Act of Defiance(With: Jeffrey Wilson) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42	Defense Protocol(With: Jeffrey Wilson) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
43	Shadow State(By: M.P. Woodward) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
44	Executive Power(With: Jeffrey Wilson) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
45	Line of Demarcation(By: M.P. Woodward) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
46	Terminal Velocity(By: M.P. Woodward) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
47	Pressure Depth(By: Jack Stewart) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
48	Rules of Engagement(By: Ward Larsen) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
49	The Coldest War(By: M.P. Woodward) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2025–2026)

Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson have launched an ongoing series of short stories and novellas in the mystery, thriller, and action-adventure genres. Five books have been published between 2025 and 2026, with the series still actively expanding. Readers should start with First Ranger and proceed through publication order to experience the complete sequence.

Start with First Ranger(With: Jeffrey Wilson), the first of 5 books in the Jeffrey Wilson Short Stories/Novellas series.

2 books (2016–2017)

Brian Andrews' Nick Foley series consists of two complete thrillers published between 2016 and 2017. The two books, Beijing Red and Hong Kong Black, should be read in publication order. This action-packed mystery series is now finished, with all entries available for readers seeking a complete story arc.

Start with Beijing Red(As:Alex Ryan) and read in order.

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1	Beijing Red(As:Alex Ryan) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hong Kong Black(As:Alex Ryan) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2004–2025)

The Presidential Agent series spans ten thriller novels published between 2004 and 2025, following a continuous narrative that should be read in publication order beginning with By Order of the President. Originally launched by W.E.B. Griffin and later co-authored with William E. Butterworth IV and Jeffrey Wilson, the series combines action and adventure with mystery elements throughout its ongoing run. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the developing plot and character arcs across the complete collection.

Start with By Order of the President(By: W.E.B. Griffin), the first of 10 books in the Presidential Agent series.

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1	By Order of the President(By: W.E.B. Griffin) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Hostage(By: W.E.B. Griffin) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Hunters(By: W.E.B. Griffin) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Black Ops(By: W.E.B. Griffin) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Shooters(By: W.E.B. Griffin) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Outlaws(By: W.E.B. Griffin,William E. Butterworth IV) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Covert Warriors(By: W.E.B. Griffin,William E. Butterworth IV) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Hazardous Duty(By: W.E.B. Griffin,William E. Butterworth IV) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Rogue Asset(With: Jeffrey Wilson) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Direct Action(By: Jack Stewart) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2016–2026)

Brian Andrews has written four short stories and novellas in this ongoing series, with the earliest published in 2016 and the most recent in 2026. The first entry, Black Sundown, should be read first, followed by First Ranger, Sledgehammer, and The Equestrian, with the latter three co-authored by Jeffrey Wilson. The series spans mystery, thriller, and action-adventure genres and is best experienced in publication order.

Start with Black Sundown, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

4 books (2021–2025)

The Sons of Valor series by Brian Andrews is an action-packed mystery and thriller sequence containing four books published between 2021 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. This collection should be read in publication order, beginning with Sons of Valor and continuing through Violence of Action, War Machine, and False Flag. The series combines suspenseful plot twists with high-octane adventure elements throughout its interconnected narrative.

Start with Sons of Valor, the first of 4 books in the Sons of Valor series.

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1	Sons of Valor 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Violence of Action 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	War Machine 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	False Flag 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2018–2026)

Brian Andrews has written a series of four standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 2018 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. The first book, Reset, was published in 2018, followed by collaborations with Jeffrey Wilson on Four Minutes, Dark Horse, and Portal. While each novel stands alone, readers should begin with Reset and follow the publication order to experience the series as intended. Andrews blends action and adventure elements throughout these thrillers, which appeal to fans of fast-paced mystery narratives.

Start with Reset and read in order.

#	Title
1	Reset 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Four Minutes(With: Jeffrey Wilson) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dark Horse(With: Jeffrey Wilson) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Portal(With: Jeffrey Wilson) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2023–2023)

4 books (2021–2025)

The Shepherds is an ongoing mystery and thriller series by Brian Andrews comprising four books published between 2021 and 2025. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Dark Intercept and continuing through Dark Angel, Dark Fall, and Dark Rising. This action-packed series blends espionage and suspense across its expanding narrative.

Start with Dark Intercept, the first of 4 books in the The Shepherds series.

#	Title
1	Dark Intercept 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dark Angel 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dark Fall 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dark Rising 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2016)

Think Tank is a complete three-book mystery and action thriller series by Brian Andrews, published between 2012 and 2016. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Ring of Flowers, followed by The Calypso Directive, and concluding with The Infiltration Game. Each installment builds on the previous narrative, making sequential reading essential for following the story arc.

Start with Ring of Flowers and read in order.

#	Title
1	Ring of Flowers 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Calypso Directive 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Infiltration Game 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2016–2026)

The Tier One series by Brian Andrews is an ongoing action and thriller series comprising ten books published between 2016 and 2026. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Tier One and continuing through Insurgent. The series includes Tier One, Crusader One, War Shadows, American Operator, Red Specter, Collateral, Dempsey, Ember, The Adversary, and Insurgent.

Start with Tier One, the first of 10 books in the Tier One series.

#	Title
1	Tier One 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Crusader One 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	War Shadows 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	American Operator 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Red Specter 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Collateral 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Dempsey 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Ember 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Adversary 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Insurgent 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2020–2020)