Jack Mars Reading Order
13 series · 178 books
Jack Mars is a prolific author known for his gripping action and thriller novels. With 178 titles spread across 13 series, including popular works like Axel Strike and Cole Hunter Action Thriller, he captivates readers with high-stakes narratives and compelling characters. Active from 2015 to 2027, Mars has solidified his place in the genre with standout titles that keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Axel Strike Series
Ongoing12 books (2025–2026)
Start with Extreme Force, the first of 12 books in the Axel Strike series.
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| 1 | Extreme Force 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Extreme Justice 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Extreme Measures 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Extreme Target 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Extreme Threat 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Extreme Vengeance 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Extreme Assault 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Extreme Command 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Extreme Impact 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Extreme Peril 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Extreme Valor 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Extreme Velocity 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Clint Hawke Series
Ongoing12 books (2026–2026)
Start with Extraction Attack, the first of 12 books in the Clint Hawke series.
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| 2 | Extraction Breach 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Extraction Command 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Extraction Crossfire 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Extraction Doctrine 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Extraction Force 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Extraction Mission 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Extraction Point 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Extraction Recon 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Extraction Target 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Extraction Threat 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Extraction Zone 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Cole Hunter Action Thriller Series
Ongoing12 books (2025–2026)
Start with Stealth Force, the first of 12 books in the Cole Hunter Action Thriller series.
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| 2 | Stealth Strike 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Stealth Assault 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Stealth Asset 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 6 | Stealth Combat 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Stealth Command 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Stealth Control 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Stealth Crisis 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Stealth Mission 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Stealth Recon 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Stealth Target 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Derek Vesper Series
Ongoing12 books (2026–2027)
Start with Lethal Command, the first of 12 books in the Derek Vesper series.
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| 2 | Lethal Deception 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Lethal Force 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Lethal Gambit 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Lethal Judgment 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Lethal Justice 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Lethal Mission 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Lethal Precision 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Lethal Strike 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Lethal Target 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Lethal Terrain 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Lethal Reckoning 2027Buy 🇺🇸 |
Forging of Luke Stone Series
Likely Complete6 books (2018–2021)
Start with Primary Target, the first of 6 books in the Forging of Luke Stone series.
Grant Valor Series
Ongoing12 books (2025–2026)
Start with Maximum Damage, the first of 12 books in the Grant Valor series.
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| 2 | Maximum Force 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Maximum Fury 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Maximum Peril 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Maximum Power 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Maximum Threat 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Maximum Carnage 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Maximum Chaos 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Maximum Havoc 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Maximum Impact 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Maximum Pressure 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Maximum Vengeance 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jake Mercer Series
Ongoing20 books (2024–2025)
Start with Absolute Damage, the first of 20 books in the Jake Mercer series.
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| 3 | Absolute Fury 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 10 | Absolute Vengeance 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Absolute Carnage 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Absolute Command 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Absolute Danger 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Absolute Deception 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Absolute Gambit 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Absolute Havoc 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Absolute Prejudice 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Absolute Siege 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Absolute Terror 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Absolute War 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Kent Steele / Agent Zero Series
Ongoing25 books (2019–2026)
Start with Agent Zero, the first of 25 books in the Kent Steele / Agent Zero series.
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| 2 | Assassin Zero 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 8 | An Agent Zero Short Story 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Chasing Zero 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 11 | Vengeance Zero 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Absolute Zero 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Zero Zero 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 15 | Enigma Zero 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Fractured Zero 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 23 | Phantom Zero 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 25 | Trigger Zero 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Lara King Espionage Thriller Series
Ongoing17 books (2024–2026)
Start with Asset One, the first of 17 books in the Lara King Espionage Thriller series.
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| 3 | Asset Two 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 14 | Asset Thirteen 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Asset Twelve 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Asset Seventeen 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Asset Sixteen 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Luke Stone Series
Complete8 books (2015–2020)
Start with Any Means Necessary, the first of 8 books in the Luke Stone series.
The Spy Game Series
Ongoing24 books (2022–2026)
Start with Target One, the first of 24 books in the The Spy Game series.
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| 2 | Target Two 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Target Five 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Target Four 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Target Seven 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Target Six 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Target Three 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Target Eight 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Target Eleven 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 11 | Target Ten 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Target Eighteen 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 14 | Target Fourteen 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Target Nineteen 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 17 | Target Sixteen 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Target Thirteen 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Target Twelve 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Target Twenty 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Target Twenty-Four 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Target Twenty-One 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 24 | Target Twenty-Two 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Troy Stark Series
Ongoing11 books (2022–2026)
Start with Rogue Command, the first of 11 books in the Troy Stark series.
Tyler Wolf Historical Espionage Thriller Series
Ongoing7 books (2024–2025)
Start with Double Agent, the first of 7 books in the Tyler Wolf Historical Espionage Thriller series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jack Mars written?
- Jack Mars has written 178 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Jack Mars series?
- Here are the first books in Jack Mars's series: Axel Strike: Extreme Force; Clint Hawke: Extraction Attack; Cole Hunter Action Thriller: Stealth Force; Derek Vesper: Lethal Command; Forging of Luke Stone: Primary Target.
- What order should I read Jack Mars's books?
- We recommend reading Jack Mars's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jack Mars still writing new books?
- Yes, Jack Mars has 11 ongoing series: Axel Strike, Clint Hawke, Cole Hunter Action Thriller, Derek Vesper, Grant Valor and 6 more.