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Chris Ryan Reading Order

17 series Β· 88 books

Colin Armstrong, widely recognized by his pen name Chris Ryan, is a prolific British writer and former SAS soldier. Specializing in military thrillers and action-packed narratives, he boasts an impressive portfolio of 88 books across 17 series, including the popular Geordie Sharp, Josh Bowman, Matt Browning, Code Red, and Alpha Force. Active from 1995 to 2024, Ryan has established himself as a leading voice in the genre, captivating readers with his authentic experiences and gripping storytelling.

Agent 21 Series

Complete

7 books (2010–2016)

Start with Agent 21, the first of 7 books in the Agent 21 series.

#Title
1
2
3
Cover of Codebreaker
Codebreaker
4
5
6
Cover of Under Cover
Under Cover
7

Alpha Force Series

Complete

10 books (2002–2005)

Start with Rat-Catcher, the first of 10 books in the Alpha Force series.

#Title
1
Cover of Rat-Catcher
Rat-Catcher
2
3
Cover of Desert Pursuit
Desert Pursuit
4
5
6
Cover of Red Centre
Red Centre
7
Cover of Black Gold
Black Gold
8
Blood Money
9
Cover of Fault Line
Fault Line
10
Cover of Untouchable
Untouchable

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2007–2007)

#Title
1
Cover of Tattered Souls
Tattered Souls

Code Red Series

Complete

6 books (2006–2009)

Start with Flash Flood, the first of 6 books in the Code Red series.

#Title
1
Cover of Flash Flood
Flash Flood
2
3
4
5
6
Cover of Battleground
Battleground

Danny Black Series

Likely Complete

9 books (2013–2021)

Start with Masters of War, the first of 9 books in the Danny Black series.

#Title
1
Cover of Masters of War
Masters of War
2
Cover of Hunter-Killer
Hunter-Killer
3
4
Murder Team
5
Cover of Bad Soldier
Bad Soldier
6
7
Cover of Head Hunters
Head Hunters
8
9

EDGE: A Rivets Short Story Series

Complete

11 books (2011–2013)

Start with Forsaken(By: Katherine Langrish), the first of 11 books in the EDGE: A Rivets Short Story series.

#Title
1
Forsaken(By: Katherine Langrish)
2
Freak of Fortune(By: Ali Sparkes)
3
Lifters(By: Joe Craig)
4
Warrior Number One(By: Andy Briggs)
5
Cover of Blood house(By: David Gatward)
Blood house(By: David Gatward)
6
Deathmire(By: Jon Mayhew)
7
Cover of My Teacher Ate My Brain(By: Tommy Donbavand)
My Teacher Ate My Brain(By: Tommy Donbavand)
8
Payback(By: Graham Marks)
9
Cover of Get Yourself Gone(By: Oisin McGann)
Get Yourself Gone(By: Oisin McGann)
10
Cover of The Nightmare Eater(By: William Hussey)
The Nightmare Eater(By: William Hussey)
11

Extreme Series

Complete

4 books (2010–2015)

Start with Hard Target / Redeemer, the first of 4 books in the Extreme series.

#Title
1
Cover of Hard Target / Redeemer
Hard Target / Redeemer
2
Cover of Night Strike
Night Strike
3
Cover of Most Wanted
Most Wanted
4
Cover of Silent Kill
Silent Kill

Geordie Sharp Series

Complete

4 books (1996–1999)

Start with Stand By, Stand by, the first of 4 books in the Geordie Sharp series.

#Title
1
Cover of Stand By, Stand by
Stand By, Stand by
2
Cover of Zero Option
Zero Option
3
Cover of The Kremlin Device
The Kremlin Device
4
Tenth Man Down

Jamie Carter Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2023)

Start with Outcast and read in order.

#Title
1
2

Josh Bowman Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#Title
1

Matt Browning Series

Complete

2 books (2003–2011)

Start with Greed and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of The Increment
The Increment

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

6 books (1995–2019)

Start with The One That Got Away, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of The One That Got Away
The One That Got Away
2
Cover of SAS Fitness Book
SAS Fitness Book
3
Cover of Chris Ryan's Ultimate Survival Guide
Chris Ryan's Ultimate Survival Guide
4
Cover of Fight to Win
Fight to Win
5
6
Cover of The History of the SAS
The History of the SAS

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2008–2010)

Start with One Good Turn and read in order.

#Title
1
One Good Turn
2
Cover of Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor

Special Forces Cadets Series

Complete

4 books (2018–2020)

Start with Siege, the first of 4 books in the Special Forces Cadets series.

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

11 books (2000–2024)

Start with Hit List, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of The Watchman
The Watchman
3
Cover of Land of Fire
Land of Fire
4
5
Cover of Ultimate Weapon
Ultimate Weapon
6
7
Cover of Who Dares Wins
Who Dares Wins
8
Cover of The Kill Zone
The Kill Zone
9
Killing for the Company
10
11

Strike Back Series

Complete

6 books (2007–2020)

Start with Strike Back, the first of 6 books in the Strike Back series.

#Title
1
Cover of Strike Back
Strike Back
2
3
Cover of Shadow Kill
Shadow Kill
4
Cover of Global Strike
Global Strike
5
Cover of Red Strike
Red Strike
6
Cover of Circle of Death
Circle of Death

Tattered Souls Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2011)

Start with Tattered Souls(With: Richard Wright,Matt Wallace,Ginger Hamilton,Jeff Crook,Chris Reed,Frank J. Hutton,David A. Magitis,M.E. Palmer) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Tattered Souls(With: Richard Wright,Matt Wallace,Ginger Hamilton,Jeff Crook,Chris Reed,Frank J. Hutton,David A. Magitis,M.E. Palmer)
Tattered Souls(With: Richard Wright,Matt Wallace,Ginger Hamilton,Jeff Crook,Chris Reed,Frank J. Hutton,David A. Magitis,M.E. Palmer)
2
Cover of Tattered Souls II,(By: Forrest Aguirre,Steve Ruthenbeck,Ginger Hamilton,Stephanie Shaw,Frank J. Hutton,Elias Siqueiros,Kathleen Dale,Melanie Fogel,Anne Michaud)
Tattered Souls II,(By: Forrest Aguirre,Steve Ruthenbeck,Ginger Hamilton,Stephanie Shaw,Frank J. Hutton,Elias Siqueiros,Kathleen Dale,Melanie Fogel,Anne Michaud)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Chris Ryan written?
Chris Ryan has written 88 books across 17 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Chris Ryan series?
Here are the first books in Chris Ryan's series: Agent 21: Agent 21; Alpha Force: Rat-Catcher; Code Red: Flash Flood; Danny Black: Masters of War; EDGE: A Rivets Short Story: Forsaken(By: Katherine Langrish).
What order should I read Chris Ryan's books?
We recommend reading Chris Ryan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Chris Ryan still writing new books?
Yes, Chris Ryan has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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