Ryan Lock & Ty Johnson books in order

Ryan Lock and Ty Johnson is a sixteen-book action thriller series following a private security specialist and his partner through dangerous cases, published between 2009 and 2026.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Lockdown 2009 Ryan Lock Buy
2 Deadlock 2010 Ryan Lock Buy
3 Grid Lock 2011 Ryan Lock Buy
4 The Devil’s Bounty 2012 Ryan Lock Buy
5 Lock & Load 2012 Ryan Lock Buy
6 The Innocent 2014 Ryan Lock Buy
7 Fire Point 2014 Ryan Lock Buy
8 Budapest/48 2015 Ryan Lock Buy
9 The Edge of Alone 2016 Ryan Lock Buy
10 Second Chance 2017 Ryan Lock Buy
11 Red Tiger 2018 Ryan Lock Buy
12 The Deep Abiding 2019 Ryan Lock Buy
13 Avenue of Thieves 2020 Ryan Lock Buy
14 The Last Bodyguard 2021 Ryan Lock Buy
15 The Yacht Girl 2025 Ryan Lock Buy
16 The Removal 2026 Ryan Lock Buy

The Ryan Lock & Ty Johnson series follows two partners in private security through sixteen action-packed thrillers, published between 2009 and 2026. Ryan Lock is the strategist and Ty Johnson is the muscle, and together they handle cases that law enforcement cannot or will not touch. The first book, Lockdown, establishes the partnership and the series’ action-driven formula.

The books cover a range of threats, from cartels and crime syndicates to personal vendettas and international conspiracies. Settings shift from book to book, with titles like Budapest/48, Red Tiger, and Avenue of Thieves signaling the global scope. The series maintains a steady pace of publication with new entries continuing through 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ryan Lock & Ty Johnson series?

There are sixteen books in the Ryan Lock & Ty Johnson series, published between 2009 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Ryan Lock & Ty Johnson series?

The first book in the Ryan Lock & Ty Johnson series is Lockdown, published in 2009.

Do the Ryan Lock and Ty Johnson books need to be read in order?

Each book has a self-contained plot, but the relationship between Lock and Johnson develops across the series. Starting with Lockdown (2009) is recommended for the best experience.

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