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Start with Stand By, Stand by and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Stand By, Stand by
Book 1 by Chris Ryan • Published 1996
Wounded in the Gulf War, SAS sergeant Geordie Sharp returns to Hereford to find his personal life in tatters. When a murder hits close to home, he’s posted to Belfast and drawn into a dangerous hunt for an IRA leader.
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Geordie Sharp reading order
Ends with Tenth Man Down
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Book 1:Stand By, Stand by
Chris Ryan • 1996
Wounded in the Gulf War, SAS sergeant Geordie Sharp returns to Hereford to find his personal life in tatters. When a murder hits close to home, he’s posted to Belfast and drawn into a dangerous hunt for an IRA leader.
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Book 2:Zero Option
Chris Ryan • 1997
Geordie Sharp is ordered onto deniable missions, including a non-attributable hit overseas. Back home, he’s pushed toward a political assassination, and the stakes turn personal when his young son becomes leverage in...
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Book 3:The Kremlin Device
Chris Ryan • 1998
Sent to Moscow to train a Russian protection unit, Geordie Sharp uncovers a criminal power play with reach far beyond Russia. As the Russian mafia tightens its grip and London becomes part of the game, he’s forced to...
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Book 4:Tenth Man Down
Chris Ryan • 1999
Geordie Sharp and an SAS team are sent to a war-torn African republic to train government forces. A local prophecy warns ten foreigners will die, and the mission turns uglier when rebels backed by foreign mercenaries...
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Geordie Sharp FAQ
What is the best order to read the Geordie Sharp series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Stand By, Stand by.
How many books are in the Geordie Sharp series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Geordie Sharp series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Geordie Sharp series?
New readers should start with Stand By, Stand by, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Geordie Sharp series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1996 to 1999.