John Tarrant books in order

Q: "How many books are in the John Tarrant series?"

"There are one books in the John Tarrant series, published in 2003."

Q: "What is the first book in the John Tarrant series?"

"The first book in the John Tarrant series is A Spy's Ransom, published in 2003."

Q: "Is A Spy's Ransom part of a larger series?"

"A Spy's Ransom (2003) is the sole John Tarrant novel by Clive Egleton. While the character appears in only one book, it was published during Egleton's most productive period alongside his Peter Ashton series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	A Spy’s Ransom	2003	Clive Egleton	Buy

A Spy’s Ransom (2003) introduces John Tarrant in what remains the character’s only appearance. Published during the same period as Egleton’s Peter Ashton series, the book offers a standalone espionage thriller with a different protagonist.

The novel demonstrates Egleton’s ability to create compelling intelligence operatives beyond his established series characters, applying the same operational realism and plotting precision to a fresh narrative.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the John Tarrant series?

There are one books in the John Tarrant series, published in 2003.

What is the first book in the John Tarrant series?

The first book in the John Tarrant series is A Spy’s Ransom, published in 2003.

Is A Spy's Ransom part of a larger series?

A Spy’s Ransom (2003) is the sole John Tarrant novel by Clive Egleton. While the character appears in only one book, it was published during Egleton’s most productive period alongside his Peter Ashton series.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order