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ⓘ About Ward Larsen
Ward Larsen is the bestselling author of thriller and suspense novels, and has created two series: “Jammer Davis” series, and the “David Slaton” series. Larsen has also written a standalone book called “Stealing Trinity”, which is a historical fiction thriller set during World War II. Larsen has been nominated for both the Macavity and Edgar Awards and has won the Florida Book Award on two occasions. He is also a former U.S. Air Force pilot, and flew in more than twenty during Operation Desert Storm. Larsen was also a federal law enforcement officer and has been trained in aircraft accident investigation. “The Perfect Assassin” is the first book in the David Slaton series by Ward Larsen. The book is also Larsen’s debut novel.
All Book Series by Ward Larsen
Red Glare: A David Slaton and Tru Miller Novel
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2027
Fire Fall
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2027 Co-authored · Brad Thor
The Hunt for Red October
Series opener · book 1 of 49 · published 1984 Anthology · Tom Clancy
The Cardinal of the Kremlin
Book 3 of 49 · published 1988 Anthology · Tom Clancy
Dead or Alive
Book 13 of 49 · published 2010 Anthology · Tom Clancy,Grant Blackwood
Against All Enemies
Book 14 of 49 · published 2011 Anthology · Tom Clancy,Peter Telep
Threat Vector
Book 16 of 49 · published 2012 Anthology · Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy
Command Authority
Book 17 of 49 · published 2013 Anthology · Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy
Commander-in-Chief
Book 21 of 49 · published 2015 Anthology · Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy
True Faith and Allegiance
Book 23 of 49 · published 2016 Anthology · Mark Greaney
Potere e impero
Book 26 of 49 · published 2017 Anthology · Tom Clancy,Marc Cameron
Attacco dal cielo
Book 28 of 49 · published 2018 Anthology · Tom Clancy,Marc Cameron
Act of Defiance
Book 41 of 49 · published 2024 Anthology · Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson
Defense Protocol
Book 43 of 49 · published 2024 Anthology · Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson
Executive Power
Book 46 of 49 · published 2025 Anthology · Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson
The Coldest War
Latest in the series · book 49 of 49 · published 2026 Anthology · M.P. Woodward
Hotel California
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2022 Anthology · Heather Graham,John Gilstrap,Reed Farrel Coleman,Andrew Child,Amanda Flower,Don Bruns,Rick Bleiweiss,Jennifer Dornbush
Thriller
Book 2 of 4 · published 2023 Anthology · Heather Graham,Jeffery Deaver,William Kent Krueger,Don Bruns,Dahlia Rose,David R. Slayton
Back in Black
Book 3 of 4 · published 2024 Co-authored · Heather Graham,Reed Farrel Coleman,Tori Eldridge,Andrew Child,Don Bruns
Bat Out of Hell
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2025 Anthology · Charles Todd,Heather Graham,John Gilstrap,Andrew Child,Don Bruns,Rick Bleiweiss,Dave Bruns,C.J. Kudlacz
The Hunt for Red October
Series opener · book 1 of 29 · published 1984 Anthology · Tom Clancy
The Cardinal of the Kremlin
Book 3 of 29 · published 1988 Anthology · Tom Clancy
Dead or Alive
Book 10 of 29 · published 2010 Anthology · Tom Clancy,Grant Blackwood
Threat Vector
Book 12 of 29 · published 2012 Anthology · Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy
Command Authority
Book 13 of 29 · published 2013 Anthology · Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy
Commander-in-Chief
Book 15 of 29 · published 2015 Anthology · Mark Greaney,Tom Clancy
True Faith and Allegiance
Book 16 of 29 · published 2016 Anthology · Mark Greaney
Tom Clancy Act of Defiance
Book 24 of 29 · published 2024 Anthology · Tom Clancy,Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson
Act of Defiance
Book 25 of 29 · published 2024 Anthology · Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson
Defense Protocol
Book 26 of 29 · published 2024 Anthology · Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson
Executive Power
Book 27 of 29 · published 2025 Anthology · Brian Andrews,Jeffrey Wilson
The Coldest War
Latest in the series · book 29 of 29 · published 2026 Anthology · M.P. Woodward
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ward Larsen?
Ward Larsen is the bestselling author of thriller and suspense novels, and has created two series: "Jammer Davis" series, and the "David Slaton" series. Larsen has also written a standalone book called "Stealing Trinity", which is a historical fiction thriller set during World War II. Larsen has been nominated for both the Macavity and Edgar Awards and has won the Florida Book Award on two occasions.
Which Ward Larsen series should I start with?
The best place to start is the David Slaton series, the earliest of Ward Larsen's multi-book series: it opens with The Perfect Assassin (2004) and runs to 10 books across 2004–2023, ending with Assassin's Mark (2023). Ward Larsen's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Ward Larsen written?
Ward Larsen has 102 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1984 and 2027. 97 of them belong to 6 named series — the largest being the David Slaton series with 10 books — and 5 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Ward Larsen's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Ward Larsen's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are David Slaton (2004–2023, 10 books), Jammer Davis (2010–2016, 3 books) and David Slaton and Tru Miller (2025–2027, 2 books).
How are Ward Larsen's books organised into series?
This guide splits Ward Larsen's 102 books into 6 named series and 5 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: David Slaton (10 books, 2004–2023); Jammer Davis (3 books, 2010–2016); David Slaton and Tru Miller (2 books, 2025–2027); Jack Ryan Universe (49 books, 1984–2026); Jack Ryan (29 books, 1984–2026), plus 1 further series.