Jack Ryan books in order A series by Tom Clancy

1. 1.
   

   The Hunt for Red October (Oct 1984)

   479 pages★ 3.9 (55 ratings)Adapted for film

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2. 2.
   

   Patriot Games (Jul 1987)

   541 pages★ 3.6 (25 ratings)Adapted for film

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3. 3.
   

   The Cardinal of the Kremlin (May 1988)

   626 pages★ 3.8 (15 ratings)

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4. 4.
   

   Clear and Present Danger (Aug 1989)

   688 pages★ 4.0 (25 ratings)Adapted for film

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5. 5.
   

   The Sum of All Fears (Aug 1991)

   914 pages★ 3.5 (23 ratings)Adapted for film

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6. 6.
   

   Debt of Honor (Aug 1994)

   828 pages★ 3.5 (12 ratings)

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7. 7.
   

   Executive Orders (Jul 1996)

   1101 pages★ 4.3 (14 ratings)

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8. 8.
   

   The Bear and the Dragon (Aug 2000)

   1028 pages★ 3.6 (22 ratings)

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9. 9.
   

   Red Rabbit (Aug 2002)

   720 pages★ 3.7 (29 ratings)

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• The Hunt for Red October (1990)Film · from The Hunt for Red October
• Patriot Games (1992)Film · from Patriot Games
• Clear and Present Danger (1994)Film · from Clear and Present Danger
• The Sum of All Fears (2002)Film · from The Sum of All Fears

Jack Ryan FAQ

How many Jack Ryan books are there?

There are 9 Jack Ryan books, as of September 2026.

What order should I read the Jack Ryan books in?

In publication order, starting with The Hunt for Red October (Oct 1984): 1 The Hunt for Red October (1984) · 2 Patriot Games (1987) · 3 The Cardinal of the Kremlin (1988) · 4 Clear and Present Danger (1989) · 5 The Sum of All Fears (1991) · 6 Debt of Honor (1994) · … all 9 below.

What is the first Jack Ryan book?

The Hunt for Red October (Oct 1984).

What is the latest Jack Ryan book?

Red Rabbit (Aug 2002).

Is the Jack Ryan series finished?

There have been no new Jack Ryan books since 2002; Tom Clancy died in 2013.

Did Tom Clancy write other series?

Yes: Ryanverse and The Campus.

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  Ryanverse

  4 books

• 

  The Campus

  5 books

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.