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Start with The Big Bounce and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.

2 books
Published 1969 to 1977
Status: Likely complete

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The Big Bounce

Start with The Big Bounce

Book 1 by Elmore Leonard • Published 1969

Jack Ryan drifts into seasonal work in rural Michigan and gets pulled toward a risky score by people who love trouble. What begins as petty crime and flirting spirals into a bigger con, with Jack guessing who’s playin...

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Jack Ryan Elmore Leonard reading order

Ends with Unknown Man #89

  1. 1
    The Big Bounce

    Book 1:The Big Bounce

    Elmore Leonard • 1969

    Jack Ryan drifts into seasonal work in rural Michigan and gets pulled toward a risky score by people who love trouble. What begins as petty crime and flirting spirals into a bigger con, with Jack guessing who’s playin...

  2. 2
    Unknown Man #89

    Book 2:Unknown Man #89

    Elmore Leonard • 1977

    Jack Ryan returns to Detroit for a job that sounds simple: find a missing man and report back. The search drops him into a shifting web of criminals and cops, where every answer creates a new danger and trust is a lux...

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Jack Ryan Elmore Leonard FAQ

What is the best order to read the Jack Ryan Elmore Leonard series?

The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Big Bounce.

How many books are in the Jack Ryan Elmore Leonard series?

There are 2 books currently listed in the Jack Ryan Elmore Leonard series on GurusReads.

Where should I start with the Jack Ryan Elmore Leonard series?

New readers should start with The Big Bounce, the first book in the reading order.

Is the Jack Ryan Elmore Leonard series complete?

Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1969 to 1977.