- As of 2021, Jack Carr (a former Navy SEAL) was ranked 6th in a list of the fastest growing thriller authors.
- All of Jack Carr’s 6 book titles are within the thriller genre, however he plans to launch a nonfiction series in 2024.
- Much of Jack Carr’s success as an author can be attributed to his presence on social media, where he shares pictures and tales from his time in the military.
- He is also known to have many digital interactions with his fans, which has helped him grow and maintain a fanbase of loyal readers.
- Jack Carr’s book titles have had to go through a review process from the US Department of Defense, delaying their release dates.
- This has resulted in certain sentences and paragraphs of his writings being redacted due to security reasons (some of which were revealed at a later date).
- Jack Carr’s first novel, The Terminal List (2018), was adapted into a TV series and released on Amazon Prime Video in 2022.
- In 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.
- Jack Carr charges between $50,000 to $100,000 to speak at live events.
- He also charges between $30,000 to $50,000 to speak at virtual events.
Jack Carr books in order
- As of 2023, Jack Carr has released 6 book titles.
- The first title released by Jack Carr was The Terminal List (2018).
- The most recent title released by Jack Carr was Only the Dead (2023).
- Since beginning his writing career in 2018, Jack Carr has released one title per year.
- All of Jack Carr’s books have also been released as audiobooks.
| # | Release date | Title | Page count | Audiobook length |
| 1 | March 6, 2018 | The Terminal List | 408 | 12h3m |
| 2 | July 30, 2019 | True Believer | 496 | 15h44m |
| 3 | April 14, 2020 | Savage Son | 416 | 12h56m |
| 4 | April 13, 2021 | The Devil’s Hand | 524 | 14h37m |
| 5 | May 31, 2022 | In the Blood | 460 | 12h8m |
| 6 | May 16, 2023 | Only the Dead | 564 | 15h17m |
Jack Carr FAQ
What order to read Jack Carr books?
- Readers are recommended to read Jack Carr’s novels in the order of their publication date.
- However, Jack Carr’s titles can also be read as standalones, making it easy for new readers to begin reading where they choose.
- This is due to each book containing its own story arc and mystery, resolved by the end of each novel.
What SEAL team was Jack Carr on?
- As part of the Navy SEALs, Jack Carr started as a sniper as part of communications and intelligence.
- He transitioned to become a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander and Task Unit Commander over the course of his military career during the Global War on Terrorism.