Ward Larsen Reading Order
7 series · 95 books
Ward Larsen is a prolific American author celebrated for his gripping thriller novels. With over 95 titles spread across seven series, including the David Slaton and Jammer Davis series, he has captivated readers since 1984 and will continue to do so through 2026. His most notable works delve into the world of espionage and intrigue, showcasing a masterful blend of suspense and action.
David Slaton Series
Likely Complete10 books (2004–2023)
Start with The Perfect Assassin, the first of 10 books in the David Slaton series.
David Slaton and Tru Miller Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Dark Vector 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jack Ryan Series
Ongoing27 books (1984–2026)
Start with The Hunt for Red October(By: Tom Clancy), the first of 27 books in the Jack Ryan series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Hunt for Red October(By: Tom Clancy) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Patriot Games(By: Tom Clancy) 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Cardinal of the Kremlin(By: Tom Clancy) 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Clear and Present Danger(By: Tom Clancy) 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Sum of All Fears(By: Tom Clancy) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Debt of Honor(By: Tom Clancy) 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Executive Orders(By: Tom Clancy) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Bear and the Dragon(By: Tom Clancy) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Red Rabbit(By: Tom Clancy) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Dead or Alive(By: Tom Clancy,Grant Blackwood) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Locked On(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Threat Vector(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Command Authority(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Full Force and Effect(By: Mark Greaney) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Commander-in-Chief(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  True Faith and Allegiance(By: Mark Greaney) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Power and Empire(By: Marc Cameron) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Oath of Office(By: Marc Cameron) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Code of Honor(By: Marc Cameron) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Shadow of the Dragon(By: Marc Cameron) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Chain of Command(By: Marc Cameron) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Red Winter(By: Marc Cameron) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Command and Control(By: Marc Cameron) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Act of Defiance(By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Defense Protocol(By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Executive Power(By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Rules of Engagement 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jack Ryan Universe Series
Ongoing46 books (1984–2026)
Start with The Hunt for Red October(By: Tom Clancy), the first of 46 books in the Jack Ryan Universe series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Hunt for Red October(By: Tom Clancy) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Patriot Games(By: Tom Clancy) 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Cardinal of the Kremlin(By: Tom Clancy) 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Clear and Present Danger(By: Tom Clancy) 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Sum of All Fears(By: Tom Clancy) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Without Remorse(By: Tom Clancy) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Debt of Honor(By: Tom Clancy) 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Executive Orders(By: Tom Clancy) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Rainbow Six(By: Tom Clancy) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Bear and the Dragon(By: Tom Clancy) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Red Rabbit(By: Tom Clancy) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Teeth of the Tiger(By: Tom Clancy) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Dead or Alive(By: Tom Clancy,Grant Blackwood) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Against All Enemies(By: Tom Clancy,Peter Telep) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Locked On(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Threat Vector(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Command Authority(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Full Force and Effect(By: Mark Greaney) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Support and Defend(By: Mark Greaney) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Commander-in-Chief(By: Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Under Fire(By: Grant Blackwood) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Duty and Honor(By: Grant Blackwood) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | True Faith and Allegiance(By: Mark Greaney) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Point of Contact(By: Mike Maden) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Power and Empire(By: Marc Cameron) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Line of Sight(By: Mike Maden) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Oath of Office(By: Marc Cameron) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Code of Honor(By: Marc Cameron) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Enemy Contact(By: Mike Maden) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Firing Point(By: Mike Maden) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Shadow of the Dragon(By: Marc Cameron) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Chain of Command(By: Marc Cameron) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  Target Acquired(By: Don Bentley) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | Red Winter(By: Marc Cameron) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | Zero Hour(By: Don Bentley) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 | Command and Control(By: Marc Cameron) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 |  Flash Point(By: Don Bentley) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 | Weapons Grade(By: Don Bentley) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 | Act of Defiance(By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 | Defense Protocol(By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 | Shadow State(By: M.P. Woodward) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 42 | Executive Power(By: Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 43 | Line of Demarcation(By: M.P. Woodward) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 44 | Terminal Velocity(By: M.P. Woodward) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 45 | Rules of Engagement 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 46 | The Coldest War(By: M.P. Woodward) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jammer Davis Series
Complete3 books (2010–2016)
Start with Fly by Wire and read in order.
Music and Murder Mystery Series
Ongoing4 books (2022–2025)
Start with Hotel California(By: Heather Graham,John Gilstrap,Reed Farrel Coleman,Andrew Child,Amanda Flower,Don Bruns,Rick Bleiweiss,Jennifer Dornbush), the first of 4 books in the Music and Murder Mystery series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel California(By: Heather Graham,John Gilstrap,Reed Farrel Coleman,Andrew Child,Amanda Flower,Don Bruns,Rick Bleiweiss,Jennifer Dornbush) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Thriller(By: Heather Graham,Jeffery Deaver,William Kent Krueger,Don Bruns,Dahlia Rose,David R. Slayton) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Back in Black(With: Heather Graham,Reed Farrel Coleman,Tori Eldridge,Andrew Child,Don Bruns) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Bat Out of Hell(By: Charles Todd,Heather Graham,John Gilstrap,Andrew Child,Don Bruns,Rick Bleiweiss,Dave Bruns,C.J. Kudlacz) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2008–2026)
Start with Stealing Trinity, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ward Larsen written?
- Ward Larsen has written 95 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Ward Larsen series?
- Here are the first books in Ward Larsen's series: David Slaton: The Perfect Assassin; Jack Ryan: The Hunt for Red October(By: Tom Clancy); Jack Ryan Universe: The Hunt for Red October(By: Tom Clancy); Jammer Davis: Fly by Wire; Music and Murder Mystery: Hotel California(By: Heather Graham,John Gilstrap,Reed Farrel Coleman,Andrew Child,Amanda Flower,Don Bruns,Rick Bleiweiss,Jennifer Dornbush).
- What order should I read Ward Larsen's books?
- We recommend reading Ward Larsen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ward Larsen still writing new books?
- Yes, Ward Larsen has 4 ongoing series: Jack Ryan, Jack Ryan Universe, Music and Murder Mystery, Standalone Novels.