Jack Coughlin Reading Order
2 series · 13 books · Born 1926
Jack Coughlin is a former Marine Corps gunnery sergeant whose experience in military service informs his fiction and nonfiction writing. He is best known for his Kyle Swanson Sniper series, which combines tactical authenticity with fast-paced storytelling, as well as his autobiography Shooter, a firsthand account of his career as an elite marksman. Coughlin's work bridges action-driven narrative and factual military insight, offering readers both compelling fiction and genuine perspective from someone who lived the operations he depicts.
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Kyle Swanson Sniper Series
Complete10 books (2007–2017)
The Kyle Swanson Sniper series comprises ten action and adventure novels featuring the exploits of elite sniper Kyle Swanson, published between 2007 and 2017. Written by Jack Coughlin, the complete series should be read in publication order beginning with Kill Zone. The books span a decade of international military operations and covert missions, concluding with In the Crosshairs.
Start with Kill Zone, the first of 10 books in the Kyle Swanson Sniper series.
Start this series with Kill Zone
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (2005–2014)
Jack Coughlin's three-book non-fiction series spans from 2005 to 2014 and is now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Shooter: The Autobiography of the Top-Ranked Marine Sniper, followed by Trigger Men (co-written with Hans Halberstadt) and concluding with Shock Factor (co-written with John R. Bruning). These action-oriented accounts blend memoir and military narrative across the author's accomplished career.
Start with Shooter: The Autobiography of the Top-Ranked Marine Sniper and read in order.
Start this series with Shooter: The Autobiography of the Top-Ranked Marine Sniper
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jack Coughlin written?
- Jack Coughlin has written 13 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each Jack Coughlin series?
- Here are the first books in Jack Coughlin's series: Kyle Swanson Sniper: Kill Zone; Non-Fiction: Shooter: The Autobiography of the Top-Ranked Marine Sniper.
- What order should I read Jack Coughlin's books?
- We recommend reading Jack Coughlin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jack Coughlin's series complete?
- Jack Coughlin has 2 completed series.