Are you a fan of military thrillers? You know, the kind of stories that make your heart race and adrenaline flow?
Strike Back, a British television series produced by Sky and HBO, follows Section 20, a fictional special forces unit of the British Army that operates under the Ministry of Defense. If you’ve watched this TV show, you know what we’re talking about when we say it’s one of the best military thrillers out there. Strike Back is a high-octane, action-packed show that will leave you on the edge of your seat because it is full of action, intrigue, and suspense.
Consequently, if you’re looking for more military thrillers to enjoy, check out this list. There’s something here for everyone, from books to movies to TV shows to podcasts.
If you want to READ military thriller books like Strike Back:
1. Armored by Mark Greaney
If you’re a fan of the Strike Back TV series or other military thrillers, then you’ll definitely enjoy reading Armored by Mark Greaney. The novel follows an elite bodyguard who loses his lower left leg in a mission in Lebanon. After his accident, he goes back home to work as a mall cop to support his family and
2. Black Dog by Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington is delighted to be home after a dangerous adventure. However, Stone quickly realizes that his retirement will be anything from tranquil. He finds himself in the forefront of protecting those he holds dear and stopping a terrible lunatic from unleashing havoc across the city. This military thriller will have you
3. Never by Ken Follett
With its diverse cast of characters — from cynical politicians to cunning revolutionaries — Never will probably be one of the best military books you’ll read. Never follows three women — a president, an intelligence officer, and a brilliant Chinese spymaster as they race against time to prevent a global conflict
4. Countdown to Midnight by Dale Brown
A U.S. Air Force officer Nick Flynn gets caught up in a complicated mission where his team fights off Russian special forces and intelligence services. Nick and his team race against all odds to stop Russia from launching a terrifying new weapon against the United States, potentially killing hundreds of millions and
5. Steel Fear by Brandon Webb, John David Mann
Finn, a disgraced NAVY SEAL snipper, finds himself on board a ship back home with another team, but things quickly turn for the worst. Crew members start dying, and it’s apparent that there’s a serial killer among them. When suspicion falls on Finn, finding the killer is his only chance for redemption. That’s if he can !
If you want to WATCH military thriller TV shows and movies like Strike Back:
1. One Shot
This military movie starring Scott Adkins, Ashley Greene, and Ryan Phillippe is exactly what you need if you are a truly Cinemax Strike Back series fan. It follows an elite crew of Navy SEALs on a covert mission to move a prisoner from a CIA black site island prison. However, the mission doesn’t go as planned,
2. 68 Whiskey
Set in the Middle East, this show follows a diverse group of Army doctors sent to Afghanistan’s dangerous forward operating location. They are subjected to self-destructive desires, outlandish conduct, and intense bonding. The story, just like the Strike Back TV series, will engross you so much that you won’t want to stop
3. Without Remorse
An elite Navy SEAL uncovers a hidden conspiracy that threatens to engulf the United States and Russia in an all-out conflict while pursuing justice for the murder of his pregnant wife. Drama, tension, and action are high from the get-go and will have you glued to the TV until the very last minute! Watch here.
4. No Man’s Land
Like the Strike Back series, No Man’s Land is full of action, suspense, and intrigue. However, it’s also a bit more personal. The story follows one man’s journey to find his sister, and it’s clear that he’s in over his head. But that doesn’t stop him from trying. While his family mourns over his sister’s alleged death,
5. I Am Vengeance: Retaliation
This is another movie you’ll love since it is similar to the Strike Back series. It follows a former special forces veteran, John Gold, who’s on a mission to bring Sean Teague – the man who betrayed his crew in a past operation. While Gold would rather have Teague brought in dead, he is compelled to transfer him to a
If you want to LISTEN to military thriller audiobooks and podcasts like Strike Back:
1. Cold Fear by Brandon Webb and John David Mann
This audiobook follows a disgraced Navy SEAL, Finn, who is framed for multiple crimes, including the murder of a young woman. He then tries to redeem himself by tracking down three corrupt SEALs and solving the murder, but as it turns out, it’s mission impossible. Detectives are on his back for the murder, and a SEAL-
2. Coup D’état by Christopher G. Nuttall
Like the Cinemax Strike Back series, this book is centered around a special unit – Executive Solutions – tasked with a mission to carry out a coup in the tiny Kingdom of Kabat. The mission in itself is a suicide one because if they fail, they risk being trapped, abandoned, and left to die. This audiobook beats the book
3. Blood Line: A Tom Rollins Thriller, Book 1 by Paul Heatley
This action-packed military thriller follows Tom Rollins, a former CIA officer who’s gone AWOL and is living off-grid. His off-grid days quickly end when he gets word that the woman he loves has been murdered. Rollins sets off on a personal mission to punish her killers, and he won’t stop until every last one of them is
4. In the Shadow of Evil: SEAL Strike, Book 4 by M. L. Strong
In the aftermath of the assassination of his previous commanding officer, former Navy SEAL officer Matthew Barrett is faced with a decision. One option for him is to go back into his old drinking habits and depression or break free from his demons and hunt down the murderers. Listening to this audiobook is an
5. Down the Dark Streets by William W. Johnstone
When thousands of families across America face eviction by greedy bankers, landlords, and real estate developers, a tiny community decides to fight back. With the backing and training of a military veteran – Joseph Knox – this ragtag team will do whatever it takes to defend their homes.Unwind your day with this
