BookBingeJack Reacher Books in Order
Jack Reacher is a series of thriller novels by British author Lee Child, featuring the character of Jack Reacher.
Here is the complete Jack Reacher reading order — all 5 books by Lee Child, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Killing Floor(1997)
- Die Trying(1998)
- Tripwire(1999)
- Running Blind(2000)
- Echo Burning(2001)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Jack Reacher series?
There are 5 books in the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child, beginning with Killing Floor (1997) and most recently Echo Burning (2001).
What is the first Jack Reacher book?
The first book is Killing Floor, published in 1997. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Jack Reacher in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.