Lee Child Books In Order (+ Printable Booklist)
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Looking for a complete list of Lee Child books in order? You’re in the right place – especially if you’re a Jack Reacher fan who doesn’t want to miss a single adventure.
From the first Lee Child novel to the newer books co-written with his brother, Andrew Child, this guide has everything you need to read the Jack Reacher books in order and track the full series from start to finish.
Key Takeaways: Lee Child Books In Order
Most Recent + Upcoming Lee Child Book Releases
- In Too Deep – 2024
- Exit Strategy – 2025
Lee Child Books In Order of Publication and By Series
Almost all of Lee Child’s books feature his iconic character, Jack Reacher — a former military investigator turned drifter who roams the U.S. solving crimes and dismantling injustice one bad guy at a time. While the Jack Reacher series is the heart of his work, Lee Child has also written a handful of short stories, standalones, nonfiction, and contributed to several anthologies.
Below, you’ll find the complete list of his work — organized by type — along with cover images and a printable reading list to track your progress.
Here’s how the list is organized:
- Jack Reacher series
- Lee Child standalone full-length novels
- Lee Child short stories
- Non-fiction books
- Anthologies
Lee Child Books In Order – Jack Reacher Series
- Killing Floor – 1997
- Die Trying – 1998
- Tripwire – 1999
- Running Blind – 2000
- Echo Burning – 2001
- Without Fail – 2002
- Persuader – 2003
- The Enemy – 2004
- One Shot – 2005
- The Hard Way – 2006
- Bad Luck and Trouble – 2007
- Nothing To Lose – 2008
- Gone Tomorrow – 2009
- 61 Hours – 2010
- Worth Dying For – 2010
- The Affair – 2011
- A Wanted Man – 2012
- Never Go Back – 2013
- Personal – 2014
- Make Me – 2015
- Night School – 2016
- The Midnight Line – 2017
- Past Tense – 2018
- Blue Moon -2019
- The Sentinel – 2020
- Better Off Dead – 2021
- No Plan B – 2022
- The Secret – 2023
- In Too Deep – 2024
- Exit Strategy – 2025
Lee Child Books In Order – Standalone Books
- Jack Reacher’s Rules – 2012
- Inherit The Dead – 2013
Lee Child Books In Order – Short Stories
- No Middle Name – 2017
- The Christmas Scorpion – 2018
- Jack Reacher: A Mysterious Profile – 2022
The first book listed here – No Middle Name – is a collection of Jack Reacher short stories that Lee Child put together in 2017. It includes a number of books that you’ll see on other Lee Child short story lists, such as Too Much Time, Second Son, Small Wars, Not A Drill, High Heat, Deep Down, and others. You cannot purchase most of these short stories separately any longer. Instead, they are all included in the book No Middle Name.
Lee Child Books In Order – Non-Fiction
- The Hero – 2019
Lee Child Books In Order – Anthologies
- Best Mystery Stories of the Year – 2021
- How To Write A Mystery – 2021
Printable Booklist Of Lee Child Books In Order
FAQs About Lee Child Books
What is the best way to read the Jack Reacher books — in order or as standalones?
While each Jack Reacher novel can generally be read as a standalone, reading them in order of publication allows you to follow Reacher’s character development and recurring themes across the series.
Who is the author behind the Jack Reacher books?
The Jack Reacher series was created by Lee Child, the pen name of British author Jim Grant. Starting in 2020, Lee Child began transitioning the series to his younger brother, Andrew Grant, who now writes under the name Andrew Child.
Has Jack Reacher been adapted for television or film?
Yes! Jack Reacher has appeared on screen in both movies and a hit Amazon Prime series. The films starred Tom Cruise, while the more recent Reacher TV series stars Alan Ritchson and is considered a more faithful adaptation of the character.
Are the Jack Reacher books finished?
Not at all — the series is still going strong. Since 2020, new books have been co-written (and now solely written) by Andrew Child, keeping the Reacher saga alive and well.
How many Jack Reacher books are there?
As of now, there are 29 Jack Reacher novels. The 30th book is scheduled to be published in November 2025.
Books To Read If You Love Lee Child’s Jack Reacher Series
If you’re a fan of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher and craving more gritty lone-wolf heroes and high-stakes action, try these books and authors:
- Even by Andrew Grant (Lee Child’s real-life brother, now writing as Andrew Child)
- Black 13 by Adam Hamdy
- Gone Forever by Scott Blade
These authors channel that same blend of danger, justice, and intensity that makes Reacher so irresistible.
More About Lee Child
Lee Child is the pen name of James Dover Grant, a British author who turned to thriller writing after being laid off from his television production job. And thank goodness he did — his debut novel, Killing Floor, introduced Jack Reacher to the world in 1997.
Since then, he’s written more than two dozen Reacher novels, many of which have topped bestseller lists and been translated into multiple languages.
In 2020, Lee Child began handing the reins of the Reacher series to his younger brother, Andrew Grant (writing as Andrew Child), ensuring that Jack Reacher will live to bust bad guys another day.
Lee Child Books In Order – Conclusion
If you’ve been along for the ride since Killing Floor, you know the Jack Reacher series is a masterclass in action-packed storytelling.
With a mix of justice, grit, and Reacher’s unshakable moral compass, this series has become a mainstay for thriller lovers everywhere.
Whether you’re just starting or trying to catch up, this guide to Lee Child books in order will help you read the Reacher series from start to finish — or skip around based on your favorite plotlines.
So… which Reacher novel is your favorite?
Let me know in the comments, and don’t forget to grab your printable reading list before you go!
📚 Did You Know?
Lee Child chose the name “Reacher” after his wife joked that he’d always be tall enough to help people get things off supermarket shelves, making him a perfect “reacher.” The name stuck, and so did the character.
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where do i find the list of all of his books?
Hi Andrew, the latest book will be released this October. It’s called The Secret, and this post has just been updated to include that upcoming release. So you should be able to find all of Lee Child’s books here in this post.