M.P. Woodward is a New York Times bestselling author known for his contributions to military and espionage fiction. He has written multiple installments in the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Jr. series, including "Shadow State," "Line of Demarcation," and "Terminal Velocity." His original works include the war thriller "Red Tide: A Novel of the Next Pacific War" and the CIA espionage series "The Handler," which comprises "The Handler" and "Dead Drop," published by Penguin Random House.
Before becoming an author, Woodward served as a U.S. Naval Intelligence officer, bringing firsthand expertise to his detailed and authentic portrayals of military operations and geopolitical intrigue. His transition from intelligence work to a career in technology further informs the technical precision in his writing. Woodward's novels are celebrated for their gripping narratives, realistic action, and exploration of contemporary security threats.
Woodward continues to expand his literary repertoire with upcoming releases, including "Red Tide," scheduled for publication in September 2025. His works have solidified his reputation as a prominent voice in the thriller genre, blending high-stakes drama with meticulous research.
Handler Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Handler
2022
2
Dead Drop
2023
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Red Tide
2025
Jack Ryan Universe
#
Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Hunt for Red October (By: Tom Clancy)
1984
2
Patriot Games (By: Tom Clancy)
1987
3
The Cardinal of the Kremlin (By: Tom Clancy)
1988
4
Clear and Present Danger (By: Tom Clancy)
1989
5
The Sum of All Fears (By: Tom Clancy)
1991
6
Without Remorse (By: Tom Clancy)
1993
7
Debt of Honor (By: Tom Clancy)
1994
8
Executive Orders (By: Tom Clancy)
1996
9
Rainbow Six (By: Tom Clancy)
1998
10
The Bear and the Dragon (By: Tom Clancy)
2000
11
Red Rabbit (By: Tom Clancy)
2002
12
The Teeth of the Tiger (By: Tom Clancy)
2003
13
Dead or Alive (By: Tom Clancy, Grant Blackwood)
2010
14
Against All Enemies (By: Tom Clancy, Peter Telep)
2011
15
Locked On (By: Mark Greaney, Tom Clancy)
2011
16
Threat Vector (By: Mark Greaney, Tom Clancy)
2012
17
Command Authority (By: Mark Greaney, Tom Clancy)
2013
18
Support and Defend (By: Mark Greaney)
2014
19
Full Force and Effect (By: Mark Greaney)
2014
20
Under Fire (By: Grant Blackwood)
2015
21
Commander-in-Chief (By: Mark Greaney, Tom Clancy)
2015
22
Duty and Honor (By: Grant Blackwood)
2016
23
True Faith and Allegiance (By: Mark Greaney)
2016
24
Point of Contact (By: Mike Maden)
2017
25
Power and Empire (By: Marc Cameron)
2017
26
Line of Sight (By: Mike Maden)
2018
27
Oath of Office (By: Marc Cameron)
2018
28
Enemy Contact (By: Mike Maden)
2019
29
Code of Honor (By: Marc Cameron)
2019
30
Firing Point (By: Mike Maden)
2020
31
Shadow of the Dragon ( By: Marc Cameron)
2020
32
Target Acquired (By: Don Bentley)
2021
33
Chain of Command (By: Marc Cameron)
2021
34
Zero Hour (By: Don Bentley)
2022
35
Red Winter (By: Marc Cameron)
2022
36
Flash Point (By: Don Bentley)
2023
37
Weapons Grade (By: Don Bentley)
2023
38
Command and Control (By: Marc Cameron)
2023
39
Act of Defiance (By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson)
2024
40
Shadow State
2024
41
Defense Protocol (By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson)
2024
42
Line of Demarcation
2025
43
Terminal Velocity
2025
44
Executive Power (By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson)
2025
45
Rules of Engagement (By: Ward Larsen)
2026
Jack Ryan Universe in Chronological Order
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Without Remorse (By: Tom Clancy)
1993
2
Patriot Games (By: Tom Clancy)
1987
3
Red Rabbit (By: Tom Clancy)
2002
4
The Hunt for Red October (By: Tom Clancy)
1984
5
Red Winter (By: Marc Cameron)
2022
6
The Cardinal of the Kremlin (By: Tom Clancy)
1988
7
Clear and Present Danger (By: Tom Clancy)
1989
8
The Sum of All Fears (By: Tom Clancy)
1991
9
Debt of Honor (By: Tom Clancy)
1994
10
Executive Orders (By: Tom Clancy)
1996
11
Rainbow Six (By: Tom Clancy)
1998
12
The Bear and the Dragon (By: Tom Clancy)
2000
13
The Teeth of the Tiger (By: Tom Clancy)
2003
14
Dead or Alive (By: Tom Clancy, Grant Blackwood)
2010
15
Locked On (By: Mark Greaney, Tom Clancy)
2011
16
Threat Vector (By: Mark Greaney, Tom Clancy)
2012
17
Command Authority (By: Mark Greaney, Tom Clancy)
2013
18
Support and Defend (By: Mark Greaney)
2014
19
Full Force and Effect (By: Mark Greaney)
2014
20
Under Fire (By: Grant Blackwood)
2015
21
Commander-in-Chief (By: Mark Greaney, Tom Clancy)
2015
22
Duty and Honor (By: Grant Blackwood)
2016
23
True Faith and Allegiance (By: Mark Greaney)
2016
24
Point of Contact (By: Mike Maden)
2017
25
Power and Empire (By: Marc Cameron)
2017
26
Line of Sight (By: Mike Maden)
2018
27
Oath of Office (By: Marc Cameron)
2018
28
Enemy Contact (By: Mike Maden)
2019
29
Code of Honor (By: Marc Cameron)
2019
30
Firing Point (By: Mike Maden)
2020
31
Shadow of the Dragon ( By: Marc Cameron)
2020
32
Target Acquired (By: Don Bentley)
2021
33
Chain of Command (By: Marc Cameron)
2021
34
Zero Hour (By: Don Bentley)
2022
35
Against All Enemies (By: Tom Clancy, Peter Telep)
2011
36
Flash Point (By: Don Bentley)
2023
37
Weapons Grade (By: Don Bentley)
2023
38
Command and Control (By: Marc Cameron)
2023
39
Act of Defiance (By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson)
2024
40
Shadow State
2024
41
Defense Protocol (By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson)
2024
42
Line of Demarcation
2025
43
Terminal Velocity
2025
44
Executive Power (By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson)