Chris Ryan Reading Order

7 books (2010–2016)

Chris Ryan's Agent 21 series comprises seven complete books published between 2010 and 2016, following a young spy protagonist through escalating international operations and covert assignments. Reading the series in publication order—beginning with Agent 21 and progressing through Reloaded, Codebreaker, The Wire, Deadfall, Under Cover, and concluding with Endgame—provides the intended narrative experience. This action-thriller series combines espionage, mystery, and high-stakes adventure, appealing to readers who enjoy spy fiction and fast-paced plots.

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

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1	Agent 21 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Reloaded 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Codebreaker 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Wire 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Deadfall 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Under Cover 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Endgame 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2002–2005)

Chris Ryan's Alpha Force series comprises ten action-packed thrillers published between 2002 and 2005, following the complete story arc in publication order beginning with Rat-Catcher. The series, which concludes with Untouchable, should be read sequentially to fully appreciate the narrative progression across all ten installments. Each book builds on the previous entries, making this an ideal series for readers seeking sustained adventure and mystery throughout.

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

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1	Rat-Catcher 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Survival 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Desert Pursuit 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Hostage 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Hunted 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Red Centre 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Black Gold 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Blood Money 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Fault Line 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Untouchable 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2007–2007)

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1	Tattered Souls 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2006–2009)

Chris Ryan's Code Red is a complete action and thriller series comprising six books published between 2006 and 2009. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Flash Flood and continuing through Outbreak, Wildfire, Twister, Vortex, and concluding with Battleground. This fast-paced sequence combines mystery and adventure elements across its standalone storylines.

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

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1	Flash Flood 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Outbreak 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wildfire 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Twister 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Vortex 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Battleground 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2013–2021)

Chris Ryan's Danny Black series comprises nine books published between 2013 and 2021, following publication order beginning with Masters of War. The complete series consists of Masters of War, Hunter-Killer, Hellfire, Murder Team, Bad Soldier, Warlord, Head Hunters, Black Ops, and Zero 22. These action-driven thrillers blend mystery and adventure elements across their span, and should be read in the order they were published to fully appreciate character development and plot progression.

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

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1	Masters of War 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hunter-Killer 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hellfire 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Murder Team 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Bad Soldier 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Warlord 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Head Hunters 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Black Ops 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Zero 22 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

11 books (2011–2013)

The EDGE: A Rivets Short Story series is a complete collection of 11 action-packed short stories published between 2011 and 2013, written by various authors and edited by Chris Ryan. Each standalone installment explores different high-stakes scenarios within the thriller and adventure genres. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Forsaken and concluding with War Dog, though individual entries can be enjoyed independently.

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

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1	Forsaken(By: Katherine Langrish) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Freak of Fortune(By: Ali Sparkes) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Lifters(By: Joe Craig) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Warrior Number One(By: Andy Briggs) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Blood house(By: David Gatward) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Deathmire(By: Jon Mayhew) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	My Teacher Ate My Brain(By: Tommy Donbavand) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Payback(By: Graham Marks) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Get Yourself Gone(By: Oisin McGann) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Nightmare Eater(By: William Hussey) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	War Dog 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2010–2015)

Chris Ryan's Extreme series consists of four action and thriller novels published between 2010 and 2015. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hard Target / Redeemer and continuing through Night Strike, Most Wanted, and concluding with Silent Kill. This finished series offers a standalone narrative arc while maintaining the intense action and espionage elements characteristic of Ryan's writing.

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

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1	Hard Target / Redeemer 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Night Strike 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Most Wanted 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Silent Kill 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1996–1999)

Chris Ryan's Geordie Sharp series comprises four complete novels published between 1996 and 1999, following the adventures of a British special forces operative. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Stand By, Stand by, followed by Zero Option, The Kremlin Device, and Tenth Man Down. This action-thriller series combines Ryan's expertise in military operations with fast-paced espionage narratives.

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

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1	Stand By, Stand by 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Zero Option 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Kremlin Device 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Tenth Man Down 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2022–2023)

This two-book mystery thriller series by Chris Ryan spans 2022 to 2023 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Outcast followed by Cold Red. The series appears to be complete with no new installments announced. Following the author's background in action and thriller fiction, the Jamie Carter books combine suspense with adventure-driven storytelling.

Start with Outcast and read in order.

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1	Outcast 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cold Red 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2021–2021)

2 books (2003–2011)

Chris Ryan's Matt Browning series consists of two complete thrillers published between 2003 and 2011. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Greed followed by The Increment. This action-packed duo represents a finished series from the bestselling author known for his mystery, thriller, and adventure fiction.

Start with Greed and read in order.

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1	Greed 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Increment 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1995–2019)

Chris Ryan's six-book non-fiction series spans from 1995 to 2019 and should be read in publication order beginning with The One That Got Away. The complete series encompasses survival guides, fitness instruction, combat techniques, and military history, drawing on Ryan's background in action and adventure writing. These standalone works can be enjoyed individually but form a cohesive collection when read sequentially as originally released.

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

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1	The One That Got Away 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	SAS Fitness Book 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Chris Ryan's Ultimate Survival Guide 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Fight to Win 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Safe 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The History of the SAS 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2008–2010)

Chris Ryan's short story and novella series consists of two complete works published between 2008 and 2010, spanning mystery, thriller, and action-adventure themes. Readers should start with One Good Turn, followed by Medal of Honor, in publication order. This concise series is ideal for those seeking brief fiction from an author known for combining suspenseful storytelling with authentic action-adventure narratives.

Start with One Good Turn and read in order.

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1	One Good Turn 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Medal of Honor 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2018–2020)

Chris Ryan's Special Forces Cadets is a four-book action and adventure series that follows publication order from Siege through Justice, Missing, and Ruthless. Released between 2018 and 2020, this complete series is designed to be read sequentially starting with Siege. The novels combine mystery and thriller elements with action-packed storytelling drawn from the author's expertise in special forces operations.

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

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1	Siege 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Justice 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Missing 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Ruthless 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

11 books (2000–2024)

Chris Ryan's Standalone Novels series comprises 11 action-thriller books published between 2000 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. Each novel functions as a complete, independent story with its own plot and characters, though they share the author's signature style of mystery, thriller, and adventure storytelling. Begin with Hit List and follow the publication order through Traitor to experience the full range of narratives Ryan has crafted throughout this two-decade span.

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

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1	Hit List 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Watchman 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Land of Fire 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Blackout 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Ultimate Weapon 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Firefight 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Who Dares Wins 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Kill Zone 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Killing for the Company 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Osama 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Traitor 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2007–2020)

Chris Ryan's Strike Back series comprises six action-thriller novels published between 2007 and 2020. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Strike Back and concluding with Circle of Death. Each installment builds on the narrative established in previous books, making sequential reading essential for following the story's progression.

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

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1	Strike Back 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Deathlist 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shadow Kill 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Global Strike 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Red Strike 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Circle of Death 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2007–2011)

The Tattered Souls series is a complete two-book collection featuring contributions from multiple authors across mystery, thriller, and action genres. Published between 2007 and 2011, the series should be read in publication order, beginning with the first Tattered Souls and continuing to Tattered Souls II. Each installment brings together different collaborative authors to deliver interconnected stories within the shared universe.

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.

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1	Tattered Souls(With: Richard Wright,Matt Wallace,Ginger Hamilton,Jeff Crook,Chris Reed,Frank J. Hutton,David A. Magitis,M.E. Palmer) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Tattered Souls II,(By: Forrest Aguirre,Steve Ruthenbeck,Ginger Hamilton,Stephanie Shaw,Frank J. Hutton,Elias Siqueiros,Kathleen Dale,Melanie Fogel,Anne Michaud) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible