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Jack Ryan Jr. Books In Order (Full List)

Jack Ryan Jr. is a series of 21 books by Tom Clancy. The first book published in the series is The Teeth Of The Tiger in 2003. Here is a complete list of Jack Ryan Jr. books in order.

Last update: October 17, 2026

1. The Teeth Of The Tiger (2003)

The Teeth Of The Tiger book cover

"Colleges typically did not tell you that ninety percent of your education came after you hung the parchment on the wall. People might ask for a rebate."

In Tom Clancy's thrilling spy thriller, "The Teeth Of The Tiger," a covert American agency recruits Jack Ryan's son and his friends to combat an emerging terrorist threat, plunging them into a dangerous world where vengeance and justice blur the lines.

  • πŸ“‡ 625 Pages
  • πŸ“ 156,250 - 187,500 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 21 Hours Reading Time

2. Dead Or Alive (2010)

Dead Or Alive book cover

"An overnight success is ten years in the making."

In "Dead Or Alive" by Tom Clancy, ex-Navy SEALs, Sam & John, lead a covert mission to track down a notorious terrorist threat. With heart-pounding action and a suspenseful plot, Clancy delivers yet another gripping thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

  • πŸ“‡ 950 Pages
  • πŸ“ 237,500 - 285,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 32 Hours Reading Time

3. Locked On (2011)

Locked On book cover

"Life’s a bitch, and then you die."

In Tom Clancy's thrilling novel Locked On, retired CIA agent Jack Ryan Jr. finds himself caught in a deadly game of global politics and terrorism as he unravels a conspiracy that threatens to tear nations apart. A high-stakes, action-packed ride that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

  • πŸ“‡ 853 Pages
  • πŸ“ 213,250 - 255,900 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 28 Hours Reading Time

4. Threat Vector (2012)

Threat Vector book cover

"The pinnacle of power in China is the nine-member Politburo Standing Committee, the tiny body that sets policy for the nation’s 1.4 billion citizens."

In Tom Clancy's gripping thriller, Threat Vector, Jack Ryan Jr. confronts a relentless cyberterrorist, taking readers on a heart-pounding journey through the murky world of modern warfare and espionage. With relentless pacing and ingenious plot twists, Clancy delivers an electrifying tale that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.

  • πŸ“‡ 848 Pages
  • πŸ“ 212,000 - 254,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 28 Hours Reading Time

5. Command Authority (2013)

Command Authority book cover

"Surviving is much more painful than death."

In Tom Clancy's final masterpiece, Command Authority, Jack Ryan Jr. races against time to uncover a Russian conspiracy that threatens to shatter the fragile world order. Gripping, high-stakes action and political intrigue collide in this pulse-pounding thriller.

  • πŸ“‡ 740 Pages
  • πŸ“ 185,000 - 222,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 25 Hours Reading Time

6. Support And Defend (2014)

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"Banfield felt there existed in the United States, a Deep State, a shadow government, wealthy and well-connected members of industry who were the true power behind the scenes."

In "Support And Defend" by Mark Greaney, an ex-CIA agent uncovers a deadly conspiracy that threatens national security. With pulse-pounding action and intricate plot twists, this thriller will leave readers on the edge of their seats, questioning who can be trusted.

  • πŸ“‡ 503 Pages
  • πŸ“ 125,750 - 150,900 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 17 Hours Reading Time

7. Full Force And Effect (2014)

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"Whoever they were, they were most definitely fuckers."

In Mark Greaney's "Full Force And Effect," ex-CIA operative Court Gentry finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes international conspiracy involving a ruthless drug cartel and a covert Russian operation. Gripping and action-packed, this thriller will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the explosive finale.

  • πŸ“‡ 674 Pages
  • πŸ“ 168,500 - 202,200 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 22 Hours Reading Time

8. Under Fire (2015)

Under Fire book cover

"Fail to plan, plan to fail."

"Under Fire" by Grant Blackwood is a thrilling action-packed novel that follows ex-Navy SEAL Sam Hayes as he embarks on a perilous mission to rescue a kidnapped journalist, only to be swept into a deadly global conspiracy. Will Sam's courage and skills be enough to save the day?

  • πŸ“‡ 512 Pages
  • πŸ“ 128,000 - 153,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 17 Hours Reading Time

9. Duty And Honor (2016)

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"Jack Ryan, Jr., would later wonder what exactly had saved his life that night. One thing was certain: It hadn’t been skill. Maybe the heft of the bok choy had bought him a split second, maybe the mud, but not skill. Dumb luck. Survival instinct."

In Duty And Honor, Grant Blackwood delivers an adrenaline-fueled thriller. Ex-Navy SEAL turned covert operator Briggs Tanner embarks on a high-stakes mission, combining gripping action, intense suspense, and a hero that readers will root for until the very last page.

  • πŸ“‡ 425 Pages
  • πŸ“ 106,250 - 127,500 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

10. Point Of Contact (2017)

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"Freeze or drown. He wasn't sure which would come first. It didn't really matter. Either way, Jack Ryan, Jr. knew he was going to die in the next two minutes."

In "Point Of Contact" by Mike Maden, Jack Ryan Jr. navigates a high-stakes cybercrime investigation while battling personal demons. This electrifying techno-thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

  • πŸ“‡ 485 Pages
  • πŸ“ 121,250 - 145,500 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time

11. Line Of Sight (2018)

Line Of Sight book cover

"Only cowards hid their faces at public protests. Or criminals."

In "Line of Sight" by Mike Maden, an electrifying thriller, hero Jack Ryan Jr. races against time to stop an escalating cyber-war that threatens to destabilize the globe. The stakes have never been higher in this pulse-pounding addition to the Jack Ryan Jr. series.

  • πŸ“‡ 353 Pages
  • πŸ“ 88,250 - 105,900 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

12. Enemy Contact (2019)

Enemy Contact book cover

"A family’s name and a family’s honor is everything, don’t you think?"

"Enemy Contact" by Tom Clancy is a pulse-pounding thriller that propels readers into a high-stakes world of espionage, as an elite team of operatives, led by legendary CIA agent Jack Ryan Jr., confronts a dangerous international conspiracy that threatens to plunge the world into chaos.

  • πŸ“‡ 467 Pages
  • πŸ“ 116,750 - 140,100 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time

13. Firing Point (2020)

Firing Point book cover

"Truth is treason in the empire of lies."

In "Firing Point," bestselling author Mike Maden takes readers on a thrilling journey through the ruthless world of cyber warfare as a former Navy SEAL races against time to prevent a devastating attack on United States submarines. A heart-pounding techno-thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

  • πŸ“‡ 478 Pages
  • πŸ“ 119,500 - 143,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time

14. Target Acquired (2021)

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"In Israel, he towered over most of the crowd. Even so, he still felt like a lion guarding its prey from a pack of circling wild dogs."

In "Target Acquired" by Don Bentley, Matt Drake, a former Army Ranger turned CIA operative, takes on a global conspiracy as he races against time to prevent an impending assassination that could ignite an international crisis. Action-packed and relentlessly thrilling, this espionage thriller will have you on the edge of your seat.

  • πŸ“‡ 419 Pages
  • πŸ“ 104,750 - 125,700 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

15. Zero Hour (2022)

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"There are no perfect answers to an imperfect world, son. Sometimes the only choice really is the lesser of two evils. I think the trick is to never give in to evil’s stain. Never stop fighting for what is noble and good in the name of expediency."

In "Zero Hour" by Don Bentley, former Special Forces operative and star of the bestselling series, Matt Drake is thrown into a high-stakes race against time as he uncovers a deadly conspiracy that could plunge the world into chaos.

  • πŸ“‡ 432 Pages
  • πŸ“ 108,000 - 129,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

16. Weapons Grade (2023)

Weapons Grade book cover

"This was Texas, by God, not a third world country."

In "Weapons Grade," Tom Clancy sends Jack Ryan Jr. into a new installment that has to be read after the earlier books. A quiet lead turns dangerous, and the truth is worse than the rumor that started it.

  • πŸ“‡ 507 Pages
  • πŸ“ 126,750 - 152,100 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 17 Hours Reading Time

17. Flash Point (2023)

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In "Flash Point," Tom Clancy sends Jack Ryan Jr. into a new installment that has to be read after the earlier books. A quiet lead turns dangerous, and the truth is worse than the rumor that started it.

  • πŸ“‡ 485 Pages
  • πŸ“ 121,250 - 145,500 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time

18. Shadow State (2024)

Shadow State book cover

In "Shadow State," Tom Clancy sends Jack Ryan Jr. into a new installment that has to be read after the earlier books. Friends, suspects, and unfinished business collide before the case will close.

  • πŸ“‡ 485 Pages
  • πŸ“ 121,250 - 145,500 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time

19. Line of Demarcation (2025)

Line of Demarcation book cover

"Never let them see you smile."

In "Line of Demarcation," Tom Clancy sends Jack Ryan Jr. into a new installment that has to be read after the earlier books. What starts as a favor becomes a hunt, and walking away stops being a real choice.

  • πŸ“‡ 400 Pages
  • πŸ“ 100,000 - 120,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

20. Terminal Velocity (2025)

Terminal Velocity book cover

"BY THE TIME THE SUN CRESTED THE ROLLING BROWN HILLS, MITCH HAD THREE OF HIS."

In "Terminal Velocity," Tom Clancy sends Jack Ryan Jr. into a new installment that has to be read after the earlier books. Old loyalties get tested, and the last chapters change who can be trusted.

  • πŸ“‡ 449 Pages
  • πŸ“ 112,250 - 134,700 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time

21. Pressure Depth (2026)

Pressure Depth book cover

In "Pressure Depth," Tom Clancy sends Jack Ryan Jr. into a new installment that has to be read after the earlier books. The obvious explanation falls apart, and the people closest to the trouble are not all on the same side.

  • πŸ“‡ 409 Pages
  • πŸ“ 102,250 - 122,700 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time