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Tom Clancy

Tom Clancy Reading Order

17 series Β· 201 books Β· Born 12 April 1947

Tom Clancy was a renowned American author celebrated for his intricate military and espionage thrillers, particularly during the Cold War era. Over his prolific career from 1984 to 2026, he authored an impressive 201 books spanning 17 series, including the famed Jack Ryan Universe. His most notable works, such as the Jack Ryan series, have left a lasting impact on the genre and inspired numerous adaptations.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2003–2012)

Start with On Glorious Wings and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of On Glorious Wings
On Glorious Wings
2
The Playboy Interview: Men of Action

Commanders Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (1997–2004)

Start with Into the Storm, the first of 4 books in the Commanders Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of Into the Storm
Into the Storm
2
Cover of Every Man a Tiger
Every Man a Tiger
3
Cover of Shadow Warriors
Shadow Warriors
4
Cover of Battle Ready
Battle Ready

Jack Ryan Series

OngoingChronological order differs

27 books (1984–2026)

Start with The Hunt for Red October. Publication and chronological order differ β€” publication order is recommended for first-time readers.

#Title
1
Cover of The Hunt for Red October
The Hunt for Red October
2
Cover of Patriot Games
Patriot Games
3
Cover of The Cardinal of the Kremlin
The Cardinal of the Kremlin
4
Cover of Clear and Present Danger
Clear and Present Danger
5
Cover of The Sum of All Fears
The Sum of All Fears
6
Cover of Debt of Honor
Debt of Honor
7
Cover of Executive Orders
Executive Orders
8
The Bear and the Dragon
9
Cover of Red Rabbit
Red Rabbit
10
Cover of Dead or Alive(With: Grant Blackwood)
Dead or Alive(With: Grant Blackwood)
11
Locked On(With: Mark Greaney)
12
Cover of Threat Vector(With: Mark Greaney)
Threat Vector(With: Mark Greaney)
13
Cover of Command Authority(With: Mark Greaney)
Command Authority(With: Mark Greaney)
14
Cover of Full Force and Effect(By: Mark Greaney)
Full Force and Effect(By: Mark Greaney)
15
Cover of Commander-in-Chief(With: Mark Greaney)
Commander-in-Chief(With: Mark Greaney)
16
Cover of True Faith and Allegiance(By: Mark Greaney)
True Faith and Allegiance(By: Mark Greaney)
17
Cover of Power and Empire(By: Marc Cameron)
Power and Empire(By: Marc Cameron)
18
Cover of Oath of Office(By: Marc Cameron)
Oath of Office(By: Marc Cameron)
19
Cover of Code of Honor(By: Marc Cameron)
Code of Honor(By: Marc Cameron)
20
Cover of Shadow of the Dragon(By: Marc Cameron)
Shadow of the Dragon(By: Marc Cameron)
21
Cover of Chain of Command(By: Marc Cameron)
Chain of Command(By: Marc Cameron)
22
Cover of Red Winter(By: Marc Cameron)
Red Winter(By: Marc Cameron)
23
Command and Control(By: Marc Cameron)
24
Act of Defiance(By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson)
25
Defense Protocol(By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson)
26
Executive Power(By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson)
27
Rules of Engagement(By: Ward Larsen)

Jack Ryan Universe Series

OngoingChronological order differs

46 books (1984–2026)

Start with The Hunt for Red October. Publication and chronological order differ β€” publication order is recommended for first-time readers.

#Title
1
Cover of The Hunt for Red October
The Hunt for Red October
2
Cover of Patriot Games
Patriot Games
3
Cover of The Cardinal of the Kremlin
The Cardinal of the Kremlin
4
Cover of Clear and Present Danger
Clear and Present Danger
5
Cover of The Sum of All Fears
The Sum of All Fears
6
Cover of Without Remorse
Without Remorse
7
Cover of Debt of Honor
Debt of Honor
8
Cover of Executive Orders
Executive Orders
9
Cover of Rainbow Six
Rainbow Six
10
The Bear and the Dragon
11
Cover of Red Rabbit
Red Rabbit
12
Cover of The Teeth of the Tiger
The Teeth of the Tiger
13
Cover of Dead or Alive(With: Grant Blackwood)
Dead or Alive(With: Grant Blackwood)
14
Against All Enemies(With: Peter Telep)
15
Locked On(With: Mark Greaney)
16
Cover of Threat Vector(With: Mark Greaney)
Threat Vector(With: Mark Greaney)
17
Cover of Command Authority(With: Mark Greaney)
Command Authority(With: Mark Greaney)
18
Cover of Full Force and Effect(By: Mark Greaney)
Full Force and Effect(By: Mark Greaney)
19
Support and Defend(By: Mark Greaney)
20
Cover of Commander-in-Chief(With: Mark Greaney)
Commander-in-Chief(With: Mark Greaney)
21
Under Fire(By: Grant Blackwood)
22
Cover of Duty and Honor(By: Grant Blackwood)
Duty and Honor(By: Grant Blackwood)
23
Cover of True Faith and Allegiance(By: Mark Greaney)
True Faith and Allegiance(By: Mark Greaney)
24
Cover of Point of Contact(By: Mike Maden)
Point of Contact(By: Mike Maden)
25
Cover of Power and Empire(By: Marc Cameron)
Power and Empire(By: Marc Cameron)
26
Cover of Line of Sight(By: Mike Maden)
Line of Sight(By: Mike Maden)
27
Cover of Oath of Office(By: Marc Cameron)
Oath of Office(By: Marc Cameron)
28
Cover of Code of Honor(By: Marc Cameron)
Code of Honor(By: Marc Cameron)
29
Cover of Enemy Contact(By: Mike Maden)
Enemy Contact(By: Mike Maden)
30
Cover of Firing Point(By: Mike Maden)
Firing Point(By: Mike Maden)
31
Cover of Shadow of the Dragon(By: Marc Cameron)
Shadow of the Dragon(By: Marc Cameron)
32
Cover of Chain of Command(By: Marc Cameron)
Chain of Command(By: Marc Cameron)
33
Cover of Target Acquired(By: Don Bentley)
Target Acquired(By: Don Bentley)
34
Cover of Red Winter(By: Marc Cameron)
Red Winter(By: Marc Cameron)
35
Zero Hour(By: Don Bentley)
36
Command and Control(By: Marc Cameron)
37
Cover of Flash Point(By: Don Bentley)
Flash Point(By: Don Bentley)
38
Weapons Grade(By: Don Bentley)
39
Act of Defiance(By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson)
40
Defense Protocol(By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson)
41
Shadow State(By: M.P. Woodward)
42
Executive Power(By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson)
43
Line of Demarcation(By: M.P. Woodward)
44
Terminal Velocity(By: M.P. Woodward)
45
Rules of Engagement(By: Ward Larsen)
46
The Coldest War(By: M.P. Woodward)

Jack Ryan, Jr. / Campus Series

OngoingChronological order differs

22 books (2003–2026)

Start with The Teeth of the Tiger. Publication and chronological order differ β€” publication order is recommended for first-time readers.

#Title
1
Cover of The Teeth of the Tiger
The Teeth of the Tiger
2
Cover of Dead or Alive(With: Grant Blackwood)
Dead or Alive(With: Grant Blackwood)
3
Against All Enemies(With: Peter Telep)
4
Locked On(With: Mark Greaney)
5
Cover of Threat Vector(With: Mark Greaney)
Threat Vector(With: Mark Greaney)
6
Cover of Command Authority(With: Mark Greaney)
Command Authority(With: Mark Greaney)
7
Cover of Full Force and Effect(By: Mark Greaney)
Full Force and Effect(By: Mark Greaney)
8
Support and Defend(By: Mark Greaney)
9
Under Fire(By: Grant Blackwood)
10
Cover of Duty and Honor(By: Grant Blackwood)
Duty and Honor(By: Grant Blackwood)
11
Cover of Point of Contact(By: Mike Maden)
Point of Contact(By: Mike Maden)
12
Cover of Line of Sight(By: Mike Maden)
Line of Sight(By: Mike Maden)
13
Cover of Enemy Contact(By: Mike Maden)
Enemy Contact(By: Mike Maden)
14
Cover of Firing Point(By: Mike Maden)
Firing Point(By: Mike Maden)
15
Cover of Target Acquired(By: Don Bentley)
Target Acquired(By: Don Bentley)
16
Zero Hour(By: Don Bentley)
17
Cover of Flash Point(By: Don Bentley)
Flash Point(By: Don Bentley)
18
Weapons Grade(By: Don Bentley)
19
Shadow State(By: M.P. Woodward)
20
Line of Demarcation(By: M.P. Woodward)
21
Terminal Velocity(By: M.P. Woodward)
22
Pressure Depth(By: Jack Stewart)

Military Reference Non-Fiction Series

Complete

8 books (1993–2000)

Start with Submarine(With: John Gresham), the first of 8 books in the Military Reference Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of Submarine(With: John Gresham)
Submarine(With: John Gresham)
2
Cover of Armored Cav
Armored Cav
3
Cover of Armoured Warfare
Armoured Warfare
4
Cover of Fighter Wing(With: John Gresham)
Fighter Wing(With: John Gresham)
5
6
7
8
Cover of Special Forces(With: John Gresham)
Special Forces(With: John Gresham)

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (1986–2012)

Start with Red Storm Rising and read in order.

#Title
1
Red Storm Rising
2
Cover of SSN: Strategies for Submarine Warfare(With: Martin H. Greenberg)
SSN: Strategies for Submarine Warfare(With: Martin H. Greenberg)
3
Cover of Act of Valor(With: Dick Couch,George Galdorisi)
Act of Valor(With: Dick Couch,George Galdorisi)

Tom Clancy's EndWar Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2013)

Start with EndWar(By: David Michaels) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of EndWar(By: David Michaels)
EndWar(By: David Michaels)
2
Cover of The Hunted(By: David Michaels)
The Hunted(By: David Michaels)
3
The Missing(By: Peter Telep)

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Series

Complete

4 books (2008–2017)

Start with Ghost Recon(By: David Michaels), the first of 4 books in the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon series.

#Title
1
Cover of Ghost Recon(By: David Michaels)
Ghost Recon(By: David Michaels)
2
Cover of Combat Ops(By: David Michaels)
Combat Ops(By: David Michaels)
3
Cover of Choke Point(By: Peter Telep)
Choke Point(By: Peter Telep)
4
Cover of Dark Waters(By: Richard Dansky)
Dark Waters(By: Richard Dansky)

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands: Dark Waters(By: Richard Dansky)

Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. Series

Complete

1 book (2009–2009)

#Title
1

Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers Series

Complete

19 books (1998–2003)

Start with The Deadliest Game(By: Bill McCay), the first of 19 books in the Tom Clancy's Net Force Explorers series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Deadliest Game(By: Bill McCay)
The Deadliest Game(By: Bill McCay)
2
Cover of Virtual Vandals(By: Diane Duane)
Virtual Vandals(By: Diane Duane)
3
Cover of Cyberspy(By: Bill McCay)
Cyberspy(By: Bill McCay)
4
Cover of End Game(By: Diane Duane)
End Game(By: Diane Duane)
5
Cover of One is the Loneliest Number(By: Diane Duane)
One is the Loneliest Number(By: Diane Duane)
6
The Great Race(By: Bill McCay)
7
Cover of The Ultimate Escape(By: Marc Cerashi)
The Ultimate Escape(By: Marc Cerashi)
8
Cover of Deathworld(By: Diane Duane)
Deathworld(By: Diane Duane)
9
Cover of Duel Identity(By: Bill McCay)
Duel Identity(By: Bill McCay)
10
Cover of Gameprey(By: Mel Odom)
Gameprey(By: Mel Odom)
11
Cover of Private Lives(By: Bill McCay)
Private Lives(By: Bill McCay)
12
Safe House(By: Diane Duane)
13
Cover of Shadow of Honor(By: Mel Odom)
Shadow of Honor(By: Mel Odom)
14
Cold Case(By: Bill McCay)
15
Cover of High Wire(By: Mel Odom)
High Wire(By: Mel Odom)
16
Cover of Runaways(By: Diane Duane)
Runaways(By: Diane Duane)
17
Cover of Cloak and Dagger(By: John Helfers,Russell Davis)
Cloak and Dagger(By: John Helfers,Russell Davis)
18
Cover of Own Goal(By: Diane Duane)
Own Goal(By: Diane Duane)
19
Death Match(By: Diane Duane)

Tom Clancy's Net Force Relaunch Series

Likely Complete

16 books (1998–2022)

Start with Hidden Agendas(With: Steve Perry), the first of 16 books in the Tom Clancy's Net Force Relaunch series.

#Title
1
Cover of Hidden Agendas(With: Steve Perry)
Hidden Agendas(With: Steve Perry)
2
Cover of Net Force(By: Steve Perry)
Net Force(By: Steve Perry)
3
Night Moves(With: Steve Perry)
4
Cover of Breaking Point(With: Steve Perry)
Breaking Point(With: Steve Perry)
5
Cover of CyberNation(With: Steve Perry)
CyberNation(With: Steve Perry)
6
Cover of Point of Impact(With: Steve Perry)
Point of Impact(With: Steve Perry)
7
Cover of Changing of the Guard(With: Larry Segriff,Steve Perry)
Changing of the Guard(With: Larry Segriff,Steve Perry)
8
Cover of State of War(With: Larry Segriff,Steve Perry)
State of War(With: Larry Segriff,Steve Perry)
9
Cover of Springboard(With: Larry Segriff,Steve Perry)
Springboard(With: Larry Segriff,Steve Perry)
10
Cover of The Archimedes Effect(With: Larry Segriff,Steve Perry)
The Archimedes Effect(With: Larry Segriff,Steve Perry)
11
Net Force: Dark Web(By: Jerome Preisler)
12
Attack Protocol(By: Jerome Preisler)
13
Eye of the Drone(By: Jerome Preisler)
14
Kill Chain(By: Jerome Preisler)
15
Cover of Threat Point(By: Jerome Preisler)
Threat Point(By: Jerome Preisler)
16
Moving Target(By: Jerome Preisler)

Tom Clancy's Op-Center Series

Likely Complete

23 books (1995–2023)

Start with Mirror Image(By: Jeff Rovin), the first of 23 books in the Tom Clancy's Op-Center series.

#Title
1
Cover of Mirror Image(By: Jeff Rovin)
Mirror Image(By: Jeff Rovin)
2
Cover of Op-Center(With: Steve Pieczenik)
Op-Center(With: Steve Pieczenik)
3
Cover of Acts of War(By: Jeff Rovin)
Acts of War(By: Jeff Rovin)
4
Cover of Games of State(By: Jeff Rovin)
Games of State(By: Jeff Rovin)
5
Cover of Balance of Power(By: Jeff Rovin)
Balance of Power(By: Jeff Rovin)
6
Cover of State of Siege(By: Jeff Rovin)
State of Siege(By: Jeff Rovin)
7
Cover of Divide and Conquer(By: Jeff Rovin)
Divide and Conquer(By: Jeff Rovin)
8
Cover of Line of Control(By: Jeff Rovin)
Line of Control(By: Jeff Rovin)
9
Cover of Mission of Honor(By: Jeff Rovin)
Mission of Honor(By: Jeff Rovin)
10
Cover of Sea of Fire(By: Jeff Rovin)
Sea of Fire(By: Jeff Rovin)
11
Cover of Call to Treason(By: Jeff Rovin)
Call to Treason(By: Jeff Rovin)
12
Cover of War of Eagles(By: Jeff Rovin)
War of Eagles(By: Jeff Rovin)
13
Cover of Out of the Ashes(By: George Galdorisi)
Out of the Ashes(By: George Galdorisi)
14
Cover of Into the Fire(By: Dick Couch,George Galdorisi)
Into the Fire(By: Dick Couch,George Galdorisi)
15
Cover of Scorched Earth(By: George Galdorisi)
Scorched Earth(By: George Galdorisi)
16
Dark Zone(By: George Galdorisi)
17
Cover of For Honor(By: Jeff Rovin)
For Honor(By: Jeff Rovin)
18
Tom Clancy's Op-Center: For Honor(By: Created by Tom Clancy)
19
Cover of Sting of the Wasp(By: Jeff Rovin)
Sting of the Wasp(By: Jeff Rovin)
20
Cover of God of War(By: Jeff Rovin)
God of War(By: Jeff Rovin)
21
Cover of The Black Order(By: Jeff Rovin)
The Black Order(By: Jeff Rovin)
22
Cover of Call of Duty(By: Jeff Rovin)
Call of Duty(By: Jeff Rovin)
23
Fallout(By: Jeff Rovin)

Tom Clancy's Power Play Series

Complete

8 books (1997–2004)

Start with Politika, the first of 8 books in the Tom Clancy's Power Play series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of ruthless.com
ruthless.com
3
Cover of Shadow Watch
Shadow Watch
4
Cover of Bio-Strike
Bio-Strike
5
6
Cover of Cutting Edge
Cutting Edge
7
8

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Series

Likely Complete

9 books (2004–2023)

Start with Splinter Cell(By: David Michaels), the first of 9 books in the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series.

#Title
1
Cover of Splinter Cell(By: David Michaels)
Splinter Cell(By: David Michaels)
2
Cover of Operation Barracuda(By: David Michaels)
Operation Barracuda(By: David Michaels)
3
Cover of Checkmate(By: David Michaels)
Checkmate(By: David Michaels)
4
Cover of Fallout(By: David Michaels)
Fallout(By: David Michaels)
5
Cover of Conviction(By: David Michaels)
Conviction(By: David Michaels)
6
Cover of Endgame(By: David Michaels)
Endgame(By: David Michaels)
7
Cover of Aftermath(By: Peter Telep)
Aftermath(By: Peter Telep)
8
Cover of Firewall(By: James Swallow)
Firewall(By: James Swallow)
9
Cover of Dragonfire(By: James Swallow)
Dragonfire(By: James Swallow)

Tom Clancy's The Division Series

Ongoing

5 books (2016–2024)

Start with New York Collapse(By: Alex Irvine), the first of 5 books in the Tom Clancy's The Division series.

#Title
1
Cover of New York Collapse(By: Alex Irvine)
New York Collapse(By: Alex Irvine)
2
Cover of Broken Dawn(By: Alex Irvine)
Broken Dawn(By: Alex Irvine)
3
Compromised(By: Thomas Parrott)
4
Recruited(By: Thomas Parrott)
5
Cover of Hunted(By: Thomas Parrott)
Hunted(By: Thomas Parrott)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tom Clancy written?
Tom Clancy has written 201 books across 17 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Tom Clancy series?
Here are the first books in Tom Clancy's series: Anthologies: On Glorious Wings; Commanders Non-Fiction: Into the Storm; Jack Ryan: The Hunt for Red October; Jack Ryan Universe: The Hunt for Red October; Jack Ryan, Jr. / Campus: The Teeth of the Tiger.
What order should I read Tom Clancy's books?
We recommend reading Tom Clancy's series in publication order. Note that some series have a different chronological order β€” see the series details above for guidance. Each series can be read independently.
Is Tom Clancy still writing new books?
Yes, Tom Clancy has 4 ongoing series: Jack Ryan, Jack Ryan Universe, Jack Ryan, Jr. / Campus, Tom Clancy's The Division.
Should I read Tom Clancy's books in chronological or publication order?
For first-time readers, we recommend publication order. Some of Tom Clancy's series have a different chronological order, but the stories were written to be enjoyed in the order they were published.

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