Gray Man books in order

Mark Greaney’s most famous work, the Gray Man book series, follows the story of a former CIA operative, professional intelligence serviceman, and killer.

From the first book to the last, the author does meticulous research about real-world organizations, crimes, and weapons to integrate into the story. These exceptional storytelling abilities have helped the Gray Man rise to popularity in the form of a Netflix movie.

If you’re new to Gray Man and want to give it a good start, check out the list of the books in the series presented in order of publication.

The Gray Man reading list

The Gray Man

Court Gentry, or Gray Man, is a covert realm legend and an ex-CIA agent. He silently switches jobs, makes the impossible possible, and then disappears. Above all else, he never misses his target.

However, money and power are two forces that seem to be more lethal than him. Some men are only guided by these two and find the Gray Man useless. But Gray Man is willing to do all it takes to stay alive.

On Target

Court Gentry’s life is in the crosshairs when his old friend returns from the dead. The man wants Gray Man to go on a tough kidnapping mission.

Ballistic

After a nearly-suicidal CIA mission, the Gray Man seeks refuge in the Amazon rainforest. But it’s not long before a Russian crime lord finds him and sends him on another mission. Only this time, many things have changed.

Dead Eye

In the fourth book, Court Gentry has to deal with an enemy he’s never faced before – a killer as dangerous as himself. The killer’s code name is Dead Eye, and he graduated from the same training center as Gentry.

Back Blast

After being put at the top of the CIA’s killing list, Court decides to investigate the reasons. He is determined to find the people who sent him on a Back Blast mission.

Gunmetal Gray

Court Gentry is back in the CIA after five years on the run. But the first mission makes him regret coming back. Chinese agents want him in Hong Kong. Gentry meets his old friend, who is held hostage in the Southeast Asian country.

Agent in Place

A group of Paris expats hire Gentry to kidnap a Syrian dictator’s mistress in order to destabilize the regime. Court performs the task, but his job has only begun when he realizes the mistress is pregnant with the dictator’s child.

Mission Critical

A hooded man enters Court’s flight on the CIA plane. The security wants to kick Court off the flight, but the CIA is against it. A Hollywood-style kidnapping takes place once they land at a UK airbase.

One Minute Out

Court investigates a human trafficking operation in Croatia. The trails lead back to Hollywood. While Court wants to break the operation down, his CIA boss has other plans.

Relentless

Numerous intelligence agents go missing, and Court is in charge of the investigation. An American agent shows up in Venezuela, and Court fights for his life while traveling there to save him.

Sierra Six

Sierra Six was the Gray Man’s name while he was a junior CIA member. Years after being involved in a terrorist mission, Gray Man sees the killer’s ghost. Court has to do all it takes to finish the job.

Burner

Alex Velesky discovers a major criminal conspiracy in the Swiss bank where he works. Soon enough, international intelligence members start hunting him. Gentry and his lover, Zoya Zakharova, both want Velesky, but for different reasons.

About Mark Greaney, his significant works, and the Gray Man World

Mark Greaney is a New York Times bestselling author. His international thriller, The Gray Man, was first released in 2009 and brought him worldwide fame.

Netflix even made a film in 2022 named The Gray Man featuring Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, and Chris Evans.

Greaney is also the co-author of Tom Clancy in seven novels, the most recent one being Tom Clancy: True Faith and Allegiance. He also worked with Tom Clancy on three Jack Ryan novels.

Red Metal, a military thriller, made Mark Greaney a New York Times bestseller in 2009.

In addition, Greaney recently published the first of what seems to be a great new book series called Armored, which centers on Joshua Duffy, a Close Protection Agent.

Mark Greaney’s books are translated into more than 20 languages and also come in audiobook format. The author has traveled to numerous countries to do research for his novels. He has also visited multiple military bases, the Pentagon, intelligence agencies, and more.

As far as the Gray Man novels are concerned, the author’s official website shares intriguing insights about the references and in-character world of the books. For example, some of the enemies of Gray Man are real-world organizations, law enforcement, and paramilitary organizations like:

• Directorate on Intelligence and Security Services of Botswana

• General Intelligence Office of Venezuela

• SHISH State Intelligence Service of Albania

• Special Task Force of Sri Lanka

The website also features a list of the weapons used by Gray Man, which includes:

• Barrett M107

• Model 1911-45 ACP

• Glock 19

• Walther P99c

• Beretta 92

The author’s degree in International Relations and Political Science has certainly helped his writing seem more convincing. In combination with his talent for storytelling, he has created some of the most complex and unique character stories.

For more insight into the rich world of the Gray Man and the making of the same, you can visit the Mark Greaney Books website.

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FAQ

Will there be a 12th book in the Gray Man series?

Yes, the 12th book will be available in February 2023.

Where are the Gray Man books set?

Gray Man books take place around the world from the US, UK, Croatia, Hong Kong, Syria, etc.

In what order should I read the Gray Man series?

Reading the Gray Man series in publication order is the best way to approach the series.