J.C. Ryan Reading Order
7 series · 41 books
J.C. Ryan is an accomplished American writer recognized for his gripping thrillers and engaging mysteries. With a prolific output of 41 books spread across seven series, including notable works like Brainstorm, Carter Devereux, and The Exonerated, he has captivated readers from 2014 to 2025. His storytelling features intricate plots and compelling characters that keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
A Plea of the Innocent Series
Likely Complete3 books (2023–2023)
Start with By Any Means and read in order.
Brainstorm Series
Complete2 books (2017–2018)
Start with Sigma Wave and read in order.
Carter Devereux Series
Complete5 books (2016–2018)
Start with Nothing New Under the Sun, the first of 5 books in the Carter Devereux series.
Rex Dalton Series
Ongoing17 books (2018–2025)
Start with Sideswiped, the first of 17 books in the Rex Dalton series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sideswiped 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Fulcrum 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Power of Three 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Unchained 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Donna Teresa 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Duty of Care 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | No Doubt 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The French Girl 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Inca Con 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Delphi Technique 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Shanghai Strain 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Under the Pope's Windows 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Holes In The Wall 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Abyss 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Unearthed 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Remorseless 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | The Message 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Rossler Foundation Series
Complete8 books (2014–2019)
Start with Genetic Bullets, the first of 8 books in the Rossler Foundation series.
The Exonerated Series
Complete3 books (2016–2016)
Start with Damned if You do Damned if You Don't and read in order.
The Snark Files Series
Ongoing3 books (2025–2025)
Start with Operation Crosslegs Hurricane and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has J.C. Ryan written?
- J.C. Ryan has written 41 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each J.C. Ryan series?
- Here are the first books in J.C. Ryan's series: A Plea of the Innocent: By Any Means; Brainstorm: Sigma Wave; Carter Devereux: Nothing New Under the Sun; Rex Dalton: Sideswiped; Rossler Foundation: Genetic Bullets.
- What order should I read J.C. Ryan's books?
- We recommend reading J.C. Ryan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is J.C. Ryan still writing new books?
- Yes, J.C. Ryan has 2 ongoing series: Rex Dalton, The Snark Files.