Books Like Jack Reacher: 7 Series to Read Next
Seven action, spy and detective series to read after Jack Reacher, from Mitch Rapp to Alex Cross, each with its full reading order.
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1.Mitch Rapp
Vince Flynn · 25 books
The 25-book action and spy series begun by Vince Flynn (1999–2026), best read in publication order starting with Transfer of Power.
2.Gray Man
Mark Greaney · 15 books
Mark Greaney's 15-book thriller series about Court Gentry, a former CIA operative hunted by his old agency, adapted as a 2022 Netflix film.
3.Will Robie
David Baldacci · 5 books
David Baldacci's five-book thriller series (2012–2017) about Will Robie, an elite government assassin.
4.Scot Harvath
Brad Thor · 25 books
Brad Thor's 25-book thriller series (2002–2026), where each book is a separate mission and Scot Harvath's career carries across them.
5.Jack Ryan
Tom Clancy · 46 books
The 46-book Jack Ryan series (1984–2026), a long-running action and spy series that starts with The Hunt for Red October.
6.Alex Cross
James Patterson · 36 books
James Patterson's 36-book series about forensic psychologist Alex Cross, adapted for Prime Video as Cross (2024).
7.Harry Bosch
Michael Connelly · 26 books
Michael Connelly's 26-book detective series about LAPD detective Harry Bosch, with a seven-season Prime Video adaptation.
Questions
- What are good books like Jack Reacher?
- This page lists 7 series: Mitch Rapp, Gray Man, Will Robie, Scot Harvath, Jack Ryan, Alex Cross and Harry Bosch. Each has a full reading order on this site.
- Where do I start with Jack Reacher?
- Start with Killing Floor (1997). Most Reacher novels stand alone, so you can jump in anywhere, but publication order shows Reacher's backstory building up. See the full reading order for Jack Reacher.