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Start with Noble Beginnings and continue through all 16 books in the listed reading order.

16 books
Published 2012 to 2022
Status: Likely complete

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Noble Beginnings

Start with Noble Beginnings

Book 1 by LT Ryan • Published 2012

Baghdad, March 2002. Jack Noble, a Marine on loan to the CIA, makes a split-second choice to protect an Iraqi family. The fallout turns him into a hunted man, and he has to disappear before the agency erases him.

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Jack Noble reading order

Ends with Noble Legend

  1. 1
    Noble Beginnings

    Book 1:Noble Beginnings

    LT Ryan • 2012

    Baghdad, March 2002. Jack Noble, a Marine on loan to the CIA, makes a split-second choice to protect an Iraqi family. The fallout turns him into a hunted man, and he has to disappear before the agency erases him.

  2. 2
    Noble Intentions

    Book 2:Noble Intentions

    LT Ryan • 2012

    On the run and running out of options, Jack Noble takes a job that should keep him alive and hidden. Instead it drags him into a deeper conspiracy, forcing him to decide what kind of man he’s going to be now.

  3. 3
    A Deadly Distance

    Book 3:A Deadly Distance

    LT Ryan • 2013

    Jack Noble tries to stay off the radar while taking a contract that looks clean on paper. When the client’s story starts to crack, Jack is forced into a fight to survive, and protect the people caught in the middle.

  4. 4
    The Recruit

    Book 4:The Recruit

    LT Ryan • 2013

    1994. A younger Jack Noble is pulled into the world of covert work, training, missions, and hard choices. It’s an early look at how a talented Marine becomes the kind of operator who can’t simply walk away from the job.

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    Noble Betrayal

    Book 5:Noble Betrayal

    LT Ryan • 2013

    Trust is scarce for Jack Noble, and this time it runs out at the worst moment. A mission twists into a trap, and Jack has to uncover who sold him out before the people he cares about pay the price.

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    Never Go Home

    Book 6:Never Go Home

    John Carson • 2022

    When a body is discovered strapped to a carousel horse at a fair in Edinburgh’s Meadows, Harry McNeil recognises the victim as a charismatic politician he arrested years earlier. As he digs into the man’s past threats...

  7. 7
    Noble Retribution

    Book 7:Noble Retribution

    LT Ryan • 2013

    After a brutal blow, Jack Noble goes hunting for answers. The chase leads through shifting alliances and dirty secrets, and Jack has to decide how far he’s willing to go for payback without losing what’s left of his c...

  8. 8
    Thin Line

    Book 8:Thin Line

    LT Ryan • 2014

    Jack Noble walks the thin line between hired gun and reluctant hero. A job turns personal, and Jack is forced to pick a side, even if it paints a target on his back and threatens the fragile life he’s trying to build.

  9. 9
    When Dead in Greece

    Book 9:When Dead in Greece

    LT Ryan • 2014

    A trip to Greece is supposed to be simple, in and out, no drama. Jack Noble is quickly proven wrong. With bodies piling up and no one to trust, he has to figure out who is pulling the strings before he becomes the nex...

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    Noble Judgment

    Book 10:Noble Judgment

    LT Ryan • 2014

    Jack’s attempts at redemption get tested when a new case puts innocent lives in the balance. With time running short and enemies closing in, he has to make a judgment call that could save people, or condemn them, and...

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    Never Cry Mercy

    Book 11:Never Cry Mercy

    LT Ryan • 2016

    Mercy doesn’t come easy for Jack Noble, especially when a threat targets the vulnerable. Jack is pushed into a relentless pursuit where every choice has consequences, and the only way out is to confront the people who...

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    Deadline

    Book 12:Deadline

    LT Ryan • 2016

    A hard deadline turns a dangerous assignment into a race against the clock. Jack Noble has to piece together a conspiracy while staying one step ahead of killers on his trail, because failing doesn’t just mean death,...

  13. 13
    End Game

    Book 13:End Game

    LT Ryan • 2017

    Set during a missing stretch of Jack Noble’s life, this story drops him into an operation that should be straightforward. When the end game reveals itself, Jack realizes he’s a pawn, and he has to flip the board to su...

  14. 14
    The First Deception

    Book 14:The First Deception

    LT Ryan • 2018

    Before he became a ghost, Jack Noble learned how lies get built into missions, and into people. This prequel follows an early operation where Jack discovers that truth is fragile, and trust can be lethal.

  15. 15
    Noble Ultimatum

    Book 15:Noble Ultimatum

    LT Ryan • 2021

    An ultimatum forces Jack Noble to act fast and think faster. With friends in danger and enemies setting the rules, Jack has to choose between the lesser evil and the right thing, knowing either choice could cost him e...

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    Noble Legend

    Book 16:Noble Legend

    LT Ryan • 2022

    Jack Noble’s name has become a story people tell, and a warning. When new threats rise and old ones resurface, Jack is pulled into a high-stakes showdown where his reputation, and the lives tied to him, are on the line.

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Jack Noble FAQ

What is the best order to read the Jack Noble series?

The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Noble Beginnings.

How many books are in the Jack Noble series?

There are 16 books currently listed in the Jack Noble series on GurusReads.

Where should I start with the Jack Noble series?

New readers should start with Noble Beginnings, the first book in the reading order.

Is the Jack Noble series complete?

Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2012 to 2022.