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Jack Slater Reading Order

7 series · 42 books

Literary FictionMystery & Thriller

Jack Slater is a British thriller and mystery author who has built an extensive body of work across multiple interconnected series since 2017. His prolific output includes over forty books featuring recurring protagonists like the morally ambiguous Blake Larsen, the determined detective Peter Gayle, and the relentless operative Jason Trapp, blending literary quality with fast-paced crime narratives. Known for his versatility across both novel-length works and shorter fiction, Slater has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary British crime and suspense writing.

Blake Larsen Series

Ongoing

4 books (2023–2024)

Start with Among the Pines, the first of 4 books in the Blake Larsen series.

Start this series with Among the Pines

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1
Among the Pines
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
3
She Lies Here
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
No Loose End
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

DS Peter Gayle Series

Ongoing

19 books (2017–2026)

Start with No Place to Hide, the first of 18 books in the DS Peter Gayle series.

Start this series with No Place to Hide

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#Title
1
No Place to Hide
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
3
Nowhere to Run
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
No Going Back
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
No Middle Ground
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
No Compromise
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
No Safe Place
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
No Compassion
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
No Stone Unturned
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Nowhere to Run - The Dark Side
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
No Good Deed
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
No Fair Hearing
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
No Fear of Consequences
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
No More Than Bones
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
No Second Chance
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
No Limit To Evil
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
No Sense of Guilt
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
No Refuge In The Badge
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
No Trace Remains
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Gideon Ryker Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2025)

Start with Code of Arms and read in order.

Start this series with Code of Arms

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#Title
1
Code of Arms
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Test of Faith
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Proof of Life
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Jason Trapp Series

Ongoing

13 books (2019–2026)

Start with Dark State / Deep State, the first of 13 books in the Jason Trapp series.

Start this series with Dark State / Deep State

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#Title
1
Dark State / Deep State
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
3
4
Depth Charge
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
6
The Apparatus
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
8
9
Valley of Death
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
11
12
13
Patient Zero
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

#Title
1
Then They Came
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
The Venus Flaw
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Will Roper Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#Title
1
Denial of Service
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jack Slater written?
Jack Slater has written 42 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2017 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Jack Slater series?
Here are the first books in Jack Slater's series: Blake Larsen: Among the Pines; DS Peter Gayle: No Place to Hide; Gideon Ryker: Code of Arms; Jason Trapp: Dark State / Deep State.
What order should I read Jack Slater's books?
We recommend reading Jack Slater's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jack Slater still writing new books?
Yes, Jack Slater has 4 ongoing series: Blake Larsen, DS Peter Gayle, Gideon Ryker, Jason Trapp.

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