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Gray Man Books in Order.

Authorby Mark Greaney
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Start with The Gray Man (2009), which is book 1, and read in publication order. Each book follows Court Gentry, a former CIA operative hunted by his old agency.

The complete reading order for the Gray Man series by Mark Greaney. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.

Where to start

Start with The Gray Man (2009), which is book 1, and read in publication order. Each book follows Court Gentry, a former CIA operative hunted by his old agency.

  • •Mark Greaney's separate Armored series and the standalone Red Metal (2019) are not Gray Man books.
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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Reading Order15 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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1

The Gray Man

Pub: 2009
2

On Target

Pub: 2010

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3

Ballistic

Pub: 2011

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4

Dead Eye

Pub: 2013

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5

Back Blast

Pub: 2016

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Returning to Washington to uncover the truth about why the CIA betrayed him, former elite agent-turned-Gray Man Court Gentry discovers that the case is still very much under discussion and that he has stumbled onto a secret that powerful enemies will kill to keep.

6

Gunmetal Gray

Pub: 2017

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7

Agent in Place

Pub: 2018

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8

Mission Critical

Pub: 2019

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9

One Minute Out

Pub: 2020

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10

Relentless

Pub: 2021

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11

Sierra Six

Pub: 2022

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12

Burner

Pub: 2023

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13

The Chaos Agent

Pub: 2024

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14

Midnight Black

Pub: 2025

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15

The Hard Line

Pub: 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read Gray Man in?

Start with The Gray Man (2009), which is book 1, and read in publication order. Each book follows Court Gentry, a former CIA operative hunted by his old agency.

How many books are in Gray Man?

15 main books, published 2009–2026.

Can I read Gray Man out of order?

It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.

Has Gray Man been adapted for TV or film?

Netflix's The Gray Man (2022), starring Ryan Gosling, is based on the first book.