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Start with Cold Barrel Zero and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Cold Barrel Zero
Book 1 by Matthew Quirk • Published 2016
John Hayes, once a celebrated special-ops commander, is accused of betraying his soldiers during a secret mission and returns to the U.S. seeking revenge. His former combat medic Tom Byrne is pressured by authorities...
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John Hayes reading order
Ends with Dead Man Switch
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Book 1:Cold Barrel Zero
Matthew Quirk • 2016
John Hayes, once a celebrated special-ops commander, is accused of betraying his soldiers during a secret mission and returns to the U.S. seeking revenge. His former combat medic Tom Byrne is pressured by authorities...
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Book 2:Dead Man Switch
Matthew Quirk • 2017
Special operations legend John Hayes has gone to ground, but returns when members of his old Cold Harvest unit start dying in suspicious accidents. Crossing the country, he races to unmask whoever is hunting his team...
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John Hayes FAQ
What is the best order to read the John Hayes series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Cold Barrel Zero.
How many books are in the John Hayes series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the John Hayes series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the John Hayes series?
New readers should start with Cold Barrel Zero, the first book in the reading order.
Is the John Hayes series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2016 to 2017.