Series reading guide · updated September 2026
James Reece Books in Order
Every James Reece book in publication order — 8 in total, spanning 2018–2026.
James Reece is the beating heart of Jack Carr's thrillers — a former Navy SEAL sniper betrayed at the highest levels, who becomes exactly the kind of relentless, righteous force his enemies should have seen coming. What makes Reece land is authenticity: Carr lived that world, so the tradecraft, the grief, and the fury all ring true. The novels are lean and propulsive, but they also build an arc across the series, so while each delivers its own mission, Reece himself changes book to book. Prime Video's adaptation made him a household name — but the novels go deeper and hit harder. Here's the full run in order.
Publication Order of James Reece Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Terminal List | 2018 | Amazon US |
| 2 | True Believer | 2019 | Amazon US |
| 3 | Savage Son | 2020 | Amazon US |
| 4 | The Devil's Hand | 2021 | Amazon US |
| 5 | In the Blood | 2022 | Amazon US |
| 6 | Only the Dead | 2023 | Amazon US |
| 7 | Red Sky Mourning | 2024 | Amazon US |
| 8 | State of Exile | 2026 | Amazon US |
Every title by year All 8, oldest to newest
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Terminal List | 2018 | Amazon US |
| 2 | True Believer | 2019 | Amazon US |
| 3 | Savage Son | 2020 | Amazon US |
| 4 | The Devil's Hand | 2021 | Amazon US |
| 5 | In the Blood | 2022 | Amazon US |
| 6 | Only the Dead | 2023 | Amazon US |
| 7 | Red Sky Mourning | 2024 | Amazon US |
| 8 | State of Exile | 2026 | Amazon US |
James Reece on screen
Reece came to the screen in a big way: The Terminal List premiered on Prime Video in 2022 with Chris Pratt in the lead, followed by the prequel series Dark Wolf in 2025. If the show pulled you in, the books are the deeper, richer version of the same man.
- 2022The Terminal ListTV series — Prime Video; Chris Pratt as James Reece.
- 2025The Terminal List: Dark WolfTV prequel — Prequel centered on Ben Edwards.
If you liked the show, read the books
Liked The Terminal List (Prime Video)? Start with the novel The Terminal List and read the James Reece series in publication order.
Frequently asked
What is the correct order to read the James Reece books?
Publication order: The Terminal List (2018), True Believer (2019), Savage Son (2020), The Devil's Hand (2021), In the Blood (2022), Only the Dead (2023), and Red Sky Mourning (2024).
Do the James Reece books need to be read in order?
Each has its own self-contained mission, but Reece's personal story carries across the whole series, so reading in publication order — starting with The Terminal List — gives you the full arc.
Is the James Reece series the same as the show?
They share the character and the core of the first story, but the novels go further and deeper. The Prime Video series adapts The Terminal List; the books continue Reece's journey well beyond it.
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