Jack Slater Reading Order
7 series · 42 books
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.
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Blake Larsen Series
Ongoing4 books (2023–2024)
The Blake Larsen series by Jack Slater consists of four mystery and thriller novels published between 2023 and 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Among the Pines and continuing through In the Dark, She Lies Here, and No Loose End. This contemporary series follows detective Blake Larsen as he navigates complex criminal investigations across suspenseful cases.
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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Ongoing19 books (2017–2026)
The DS Peter Gayle series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection featuring 18 books published between 2017 and 2026. All titles should be read in publication order, beginning with No Place to Hide and continuing through the most recent installment. The series follows detective protagonist Peter Gayle through interconnected cases across his career in crime investigation.
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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Gideon Ryker Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2025)
The Gideon Ryker series is an ongoing mystery thriller sequence by Jack Slater comprising three books published between 2024 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Code of Arms, followed by Test of Faith, and Proof of Life. New installments are planned for the series.
Start with Code of Arms and read in order.
Start this series with Code of Arms
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Ongoing13 books (2019–2026)
Jack Slater's Jason Trapp series comprises 13 books published between 2019 and 2026, with the sequence still ongoing. The mystery and thriller novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Dark State/Deep State and continuing through Patient Zero. All entries are best experienced sequentially to follow the character's development and interconnected storylines across the expanding series.
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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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
Will Roper Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
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.