The Terminal List has quickly become one of Amazon Prime’s most successful shows. Starring co-executive producer Chris Pratt, the streamer brings to life Navy SEAL James Reece, the conflicted and heroic protagonist of five books by author Jack Carr. Across eight episodes, the first season of The Terminal List show took audiences on a non-stop thrill ride of action, adventure, and military drama.
All the books in The Terminal List book series featuring Reece are also tightly-wound thrillers and are recommended reading. But if you’re looking for other books that have that same mix of military heroes, family drama, government conspiracies, and twisting plots, here are ten more books to add to your reading list.
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1. The Last Protector by Simon Gervais
Clayton White is a military veteran turned Secret Service agent assigned to protect Veronica, the daughter of the Vice President-elect who also happens to be his girlfriend. After assassins break into Veronica’s hotel room, White saves the day, but their problems are just getting started. With the same mix of action,
2. Armored by Mark Greaney
If you’ve read a Terminal List book, there’s a good chance you’ve read the Grey Man series by Mark Greeney. If so you’re bound to love Armored as it is the first in his exciting new series. Former Close Protection Agent (aka professional bodyguard) Josh Duffy is working as a mall cop after losing a leg in the line of
3. Hawke by Ted Bell
If you like James Reece, you’ll want to get to know Alexander Hawke, the hero of Ted Bell’s long-running series. Naval hero Hawke is sent to the Caribbean on a special mission to find a Stealth submarine that has disappeared. While searching for the men who stole the submarine, Hawke is haunted by the
4. The Innocent by David Baldacci
The first of five Will Robie books finds the covert US government hitman the target of his own colleagues when his instinct tells him not to pull the trigger on his latest job. On the run, Robie crosses paths with Julie, a 14-year-old runaway who is in danger herself. A relentless techno-thriller, The Innocent features
5. I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes
The debut novel by movie producer and screenwriter Terry Hayes, I Am Pilgrim features the same type of non-stop military action as The Terminal List books. A New York City police detective recruits a former high-ranking American spy with the code name Pilgrim to help solve a murder. The deeper Pilgrim digs into the
Bonus Picks! Watch and Listen to These Titles Similar to The Terminal List
1. Danger Close
Fans of The Terminal List must check out The Terminal List author Jack Carr’s podcast Danger Close. The show gives listeners a look into what life as a Navy SEAL is really like via conversations with a fascinating series of guests. Danger Close is available on all the major podcasting platforms, including
2. Six
Six was one of the best fictional drama shows to feature Navy SEALs before The Terminal List. Originally aired on History, Six followed SEAL Team Six for two seasons in 2017 and 2018. Gritty and realistic with complex characters, Six flew under the radar when it first came out. Thankfully both seasons are available
There you have it! If you enjoyed The Terminal List , then you’re in for a treat with these other books that have that same mix of military heroes, family drama, government conspiracies, and twisting plots, here are ten more books to add to your reading list.
