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Publication Order of Jack Noble Books
Start with: Noble Beginnings (2012)
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Start with: Patient Zero (2013)
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ⓘ About L.T. Ryan
About L.T. Ryan L.T. Ryan is an American author who has achieved great success in the genres of mystery, thriller, and suspense. His stories have earned him the title of USA Today and Amazon bestseller. With a passion for writing, marketing, and technology, Ryan has crafted the Jack Noble series that has captivated readers. Known for his knack of creating intense suspense, he has created characters with complex personalities and stories full of unexpected turns. His ability to craft moments of surprise and suspense has earned him a devoted following. Ryan is highly acclaimed for his exciting protagonists and storylines that keep readers wanting more. From his intricate stories to their twist endings, it’s no surprise why readers are drawn to Ryan’s work.
All Book Series by L.T. Ryan
1
Noble Beginnings
Series opener · book 1 of 21 · published 2012
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2
Noble Intentions
Book 2 of 21 · published 2012
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3
A Deadly Distance
Book 3 of 21 · published 2013
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7
Noble Retribution
Book 7 of 21 · published 2013
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9
When Dead in Greece
Book 9 of 21 · published 2014
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10
Noble Judgment
Book 10 of 21 · published 2014
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11
Never Cry Mercy
Book 11 of 21 · published 2016
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14
The First Deception
Book 14 of 21 · published 2018
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15
Noble Ultimatum
Book 15 of 21 · published 2021
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17
Noble Revenge
Book 17 of 21 · published 2023
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18
Never Look Back
Book 18 of 21 · published 2024
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19
The Devil's Bargain
Book 19 of 21 · published 2026
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20
Noble Reckoning
Book 20 of 21 · published 2026
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21
Noble Heir
Latest in the series · book 21 of 21 · published 2027
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1
Patient Zero
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2013
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3
Descended in Blood
Book 3 of 7 · published 2014
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5
Fractured: Part 2
Book 5 of 7 · published 2021
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7
Dead Reckoning
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2026
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1
Fractured Verdict
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2025
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2
11th Hour Witness
Book 2 of 8 · published 2025
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4
Buried Testimony
Book 4 of 8 · published 2025
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5
The Bishop's Recusal
Book 5 of 8 · published 2025
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6
The Silent Gavel
Book 6 of 8 · published 2026
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7
Improper Influence
Book 7 of 8 · published 2026
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8
Presumed Dead
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2027
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1
Cold Reckoning
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2024
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5
Cold Light
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2027
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1
Ripple Effect
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2017
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4
Deep State
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2020
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1
Close to Home
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2021
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2
Under the Surface
Book 2 of 9 · published 2022
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5
Between the Lies
Book 5 of 9 · published 2023
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6
Caught in the Web
Book 6 of 9 · published 2024
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7
The Marked Daughter
Book 7 of 9 · published 2025
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8
Beneath the Frozen Sky
Book 8 of 9 · published 2026
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9
What the Fog Hides
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2027
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1
Unmasked
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2020
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8
Quarry
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2024
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1
Path of Bones
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2020 Co-authored · K.M. Rought
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2
Whisper of Bones
Book 2 of 10 · published 2021 Co-authored · K.M. Rought
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3
Symphony of Bones
Book 3 of 10 · published 2021 Co-authored · K.M. Rought
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4
Etched in Shadow
Book 4 of 10 · published 2021 Co-authored · K.M. Rought
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5
Concealed in Shadow
Book 5 of 10 · published 2022 Co-authored · K.M. Rought
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6
Betrayed in Shadow
Book 6 of 10 · published 2022 Co-authored · K.M. Rought
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7
Born from Ashes
Book 7 of 10 · published 2023 Co-authored · K.M. Rought
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8
Return to Ashes
Book 8 of 10 · published 2024 Co-authored · K.M. Rought
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9
Risen from Ashes
Book 9 of 10 · published 2025 Co-authored · K.M. Rought
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10
Into the Light
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2026 Co-authored · K.M. Rought
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1
Beyond Betrayal
Single-title series · published 2013
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1
Savage Grounds
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2022
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4
The Frost Killer
Book 4 of 8 · published 2024
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8
Snow Burn
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2027
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1
Blind Trust
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2026
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5
Fatal Exhibit
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2027
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1
Failure Drill
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2026 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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2
Cold Bore
Book 2 of 3 · published 2026 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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3
Contact Shot
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2026
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1
Maddie Castle
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 2023
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3
Tracking Justice
Book 3 of 11 · published 2023
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4
Hunting Grounds
Book 4 of 11 · published 2023
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5
Vanished Trails
Book 5 of 11 · published 2024
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6
Smoldering Lies
Book 6 of 11 · published 2024
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8
Beneath the Grove
Book 8 of 11 · published 2025
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9
Disappearing Act
Book 9 of 11 · published 2025
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10
Silent Witness
Book 10 of 11 · published 2026
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11
The Cost of Silence
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2026
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1
The Depth of Darkness
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2013
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2
Into The Darkness
Book 2 of 3 · published 2017
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3
Deliver Us From Darkness
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021
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1
Drift
Series opener · book 1 of 21 · published 2019 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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2
Fractured
Book 2 of 21 · published 2020 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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3
Downburst
Book 3 of 21 · published 2020 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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4
Fever Burn
Book 4 of 21 · published 2020 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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5
Proving Ground
Book 5 of 21 · published 2020 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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6
Smoke Signal
Book 6 of 21 · published 2020 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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7
The Gauntlet
Book 7 of 21 · published 2020 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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8
Firewalk
Book 8 of 21 · published 2020 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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9
Whitewater
Book 9 of 21 · published 2021 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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10
Aftershock
Book 10 of 21 · published 2021 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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11
Whirlwind
Book 11 of 21 · published 2022 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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12
Tsunami
Book 12 of 21 · published 2022 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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13
Fastrope
Book 13 of 21 · published 2023 Co-authored · Fiona Ryan
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14
Sidewinder
Book 14 of 21 · published 2024 Co-authored · Fiona Ryan
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15
Redaction
Book 15 of 21 · published 2024 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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16
Ricochet
Book 16 of 21 · published 2024 Co-authored · Fiona Ryan
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17
Mirage
Book 17 of 21 · published 2025 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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18
Faultline
Book 18 of 21 · published 2025 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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19
Switchback
Book 19 of 21 · published 2026 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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20
Pathfinder
Book 20 of 21 · published 2026 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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21
Washout
Latest in the series · book 21 of 21 · published 2027 Co-authored · Brian Christopher Shea
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1
Echoes of Guilt
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2025
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2
The Silence Before
Book 2 of 3 · published 2025
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3
Dead Air
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2025
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1
Black Rose
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2024
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5
Silver Bullet
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2026
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1
The Walk
Single-title series · published 2012
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1
Dead Man's List
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2026
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2
Shadow Directive
Book 2 of 4 · published 2026
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4
Dead Man Running
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2027
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1
Victim or Villain
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2026
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2
Hunter or Hunted
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2026
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is L.T. Ryan?
About L.T. Ryan L.T. Ryan is an American author who has achieved great success in the genres of mystery, thriller, and suspense. His stories have earned him the title of USA Today and Amazon bestseller. With a passion for writing, marketing, and technology, Ryan has crafted the Jack Noble series that has captivated readers.
Which L.T. Ryan series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Jack Noble series, the earliest of L.T. Ryan's multi-book series: it opens with Noble Beginnings (2012) and runs to 21 books across 2012–2027, ending with Noble Heir (2027). L.T. Ryan's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has L.T. Ryan written?
L.T. Ryan has 139 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2012 and 2027. 138 of them belong to 19 named series — the largest being the Jack Noble series with 21 books — and 1 is a standalone title, collection or anthology.
In what order should L.T. Ryan's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. L.T. Ryan's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Jack Noble (2012–2027, 21 books), Affliction Z (2013–2026, 7 books) and Mitch Tanner (2013–2021, 3 books), plus 16 more.
How are L.T. Ryan's books organised into series?
This guide splits L.T. Ryan's 139 books into 19 named series and 1 title that stands alone or appear only in collections: Jack Noble (21 books, 2012–2027); Rachel Hatch (21 books, 2019–2027); Maddie Castle (11 books, 2023–2026); Cassie Quinn (10 books, 2020–2026); Bear & Mandy Logan (9 books, 2021–2027), plus 14 further series.
