Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon books in order

The complete reading order for the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon series, featuring thirteen military thriller novels about elite special forces operators, published between 2004 and 2023.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Ghost Recon 2008 Grant Blackwood N/A
2 Combat Ops 2011 Grant Blackwood N/A
3 Choke Point 2012 Grant Blackwood Buy
4 Dark Waters 2017 Grant Blackwood Buy
5 Splinter Cell 2004 Grant Blackwood Buy
6 Operation Barracuda 2005 Grant Blackwood Buy
7 Checkmate 2006 Grant Blackwood Buy
8 Fallout 2007 Grant Blackwood Buy
9 Conviction 2009 Grant Blackwood Buy
10 Endgame 2009 Grant Blackwood Buy
11 Aftermath 2013 Grant Blackwood Buy
12 Firewall 2022 Grant Blackwood Buy
13 Dragonfire 2023 Grant Blackwood Buy

The Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon series follows the Ghosts, an elite special operations unit that handles covert missions around the world. With thirteen books published between 2004 and 2023, the series covers a wide range of military scenarios from counterterrorism operations to geopolitical crises. The first novel, Ghost Recon, was published in 2008.

Based on the popular video game franchise, these books expand the Ghost Recon world with detailed military fiction. Various authors have contributed to the series over the years, bringing different perspectives to the Ghosts’ missions. The books include crossover elements with other Tom Clancy franchise series like Splinter Cell and EndWar, making them part of a larger shared military fiction universe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon series?

There are thirteen books in the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon series, published between 2004 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon series?

The first book in the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon series is Ghost Recon, published in 2008.

Are the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon books connected to the video games?

Yes, the Ghost Recon novels are set in the same universe as the Ghost Recon video game series. The books expand on the game’s world with original storylines about the Ghosts, an elite U.S. special forces unit. You do not need to play the games to enjoy the books.

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