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State of Exile by Jack Carr
A frantic call from a doomed plane on 9/11… A sixth-generation fighter jet shot down over Ukraine…its technology in the hands of the enemy… The Taj Mahal in ruins… A man in self-imposed exile… Two nuclear nations on the brink of war… With the world descending into chaos, James Reece is pulled back into the fray to do what he does best – put America’s enemies in the dirt – though in a plot that harnesses the power of AI-enabled weapons, will he be the world’s savior or is he the key to its...
-the real book spy
Ryan Steck, author of Fields of Fire, Lethal Range, and Out for Blood, is known for his popular thriller review website, The Real Book Spy. He received an early copy of The Fourth Option. Find his review of my newest thriller series below. #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr never misses—and this time, he doesn’t just raise the stakes . . . he burns the whole system down.
Honoring Chris Cathers - Jack Carr
Christian Brunetti is an Army Special Operations veteran with multiple combat deployments. He transitioned his military career to film, and most recently served as a character in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf and as a technical advisor on The Terminal List: True Believer. Over the course of the last several seasons, he’s witnessed some truly incredible moments. “Hey brother, I’m not sure I’ll be alive this time next year.
The Fourth Option
Every piece of gear included in THE FOURTH OPTION was chosen with purpose. The pistols, rifles, shotguns, blades, optics, timepieces, kit and vehicles all tell a story. They all speak to a character’s backstory, illustrating that particular individual’s level of training, experience, and history. If you are a gear-minded reader or listener and are curious about the tools Chris Walker uses in THE FOURTH OPTION, this gear guide is for you. See anything you want to add to your arsenal?
2025 Year in Review
2025 was another busy one! We spent most of the year filming TRUE BELIEVER in South Africa, Toronto and Morocco. We wrapped in September and moved right into post-production. DARK WOLF premiered in August and became the #1 show on Prime Video. CRY HAVOC was published in October and became a #1 New York Times bestseller. Closed out the year with the news that TARGETED: BEIRUT had made the U.S. Marine Corps Commandant’s Professional Reading List. What’s ahead in 2026?
Top 10 Christmas Action Movies
Delving into the world of Christmas movies is like unwrapping a bundle of memories and emotions. We all have our favorites! While the list may not cover every beloved holiday film, here are my top 10.
Holiday Reading List
The festive season is upon us and what better way to unwind and embrace the joy of the holidays than with a great novel? Join me on a literary journey that transports you to captivating worlds filled with wonder, action, intrigue, love and wisdom. Immerse yourself in these timeless stories and make this holiday season truly unforgettable. Now, pour yourself a whiskey, put your feet up by the fire, and escape into the pages of these Christmas classics.
Jack Carr Holiday Giveaway
enter for your chance to win big in the jack carr giveaway Jack Carr is arming one lucky winner with a battle-ready prize package from ten incredible brands. This isn’t just gear—it’s an echo of 1968 Vietnam, where legends like Tom Reece were born. Earn entries by completing social actions and by purchasing in our store. Enter now, giveaway ends December 22, 2025.
2025 Jack Carr Holiday Gear Guide
The BCM X Jack Carr Mod 4 Pistol Grip, a collaboration between Jack Carr and Bravo Company USA, boasts the Crossed Tomahawks design. With options in both Black and Flat Dark Earth, this grip combines style and functionality for a superior shooting experience.
Cry Havoc Research - Jack Carr
When I first sat down to write CRY HAVOC, I thought I knew a lot about Vietnam. I was wrong. What followed was my most intensely researched novel to date. Every character’s perspective had to be written though the lens of 1968, and the only thing that could inform that perspective was their life experience up until 1968. I did not want any character to have the benefit of applying over fifty years of hindsight to their decision making.
Weapons of MACV-SOG
Their armory was the largest and most varied ever assembled for a single unit, built for lethality and plausible deniability. Foreign weapons, WWII carry-overs, and cutting-edge tools were all in play, tailored to each man and mission. Until 1967, SOG avoided American-made arms to maintain deniability. As U.S. weapons became common in Southeast Asia, the CAR-15—or XM177E2—emerged as the trademark carbine of the unit.
Early Access - CRY HAVOC Prologue - Jack Carr
“Part military thriller, part historical fiction, part spy game—and 100% unputdownable.” —Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy “Part military thriller, part historical fiction, part spy game—and 100% unputdownable.” —Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy Applying the experience and emotions from real-world combat to the pages of his novels, Jack Carr brings unprecedented levels of authenticity to the political thriller, taking readers on a behind the scenes journey into the mind of a modern-day special...
Cry Havoc Book Tour
Jack Carr is on tour for Cry Havoc — the first Tom Reece thriller and the explosive origin story in the James Reece universe. Each stop brings the story behind Cry Havoc, a live Q&A, and a photo opportunity with Jack. *Call (772) 569-2050 or visit in-store to purchase event ticket Reserve your seat today—limited space at every stop. *Call (772) 569-2050 or visit in-store to purchase event ticket Click the “Event Details” button next to the location you plan to attend for specific event information.
Jack Carr Q3 2025 Giveaway
CRY HAVOC, the next thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Jack Carr drops October 7th. Until then—we’re arming one lucky winner with a battle-ready prize package from eight incredible brands. This isn’t just gear—it’s an echo of 1968 Vietnam, where grit was survival and legends like Tom Reece were born. Earn entries by completing social actions. Enter now, giveaway ends September 25, 2025.
Cry Havoc "Shot Through" Edition
These extremely limited “shot through” signed pages are bound into first editions of CRY HAVOC at printing. They are available only through the participating independent bookstores below. Once these are gone, they are gone forever! These extremely limited “shot through” signed pages are bound into first editions of CRY HAVOC at printing. They are available only through the participating independent bookstores below.
Signed Editions of Cry Havoc
CRY HAVOC is a novel of brotherhood and betrayal. Set in 1968—a year of assassinations, riots, and shifting global power—the story follows Tom Reece, a Navy SEAL and covert operative, as he navigates a hidden war in Southeast Asia. As American resolve fractures at home, a far more dangerous plan is unfolding abroad—one that threatens to tilt the balance of power for generations. This is not just the beginning of a new series. It’s the forging of the warrior ethos.
Back in the Top 10
THE TERMINAL LIST: Back in the Top 10 – Screenrant THE TERMINAL LIST, Chris Pratt’s divisive action thriller series on Amazon Prime Video, is currently surging up the U.S. streaming charts even though season 1 was released back in 2022. THE TERMINAL LIST is currently at #6 on Prime Video’s streaming charts in the U.S., 3 years after its original debut. Its rising popularity on streaming is mainly due to the prequel series THE TERMNAL LIST: DARK WOLF, which is set to premiere on August 27, 2025.
Combat Tracks: The Music of CRY HAVOC
The Vietnam War had a soundtrack — blaring from radios, cranking from bars in Saigon, drifting through jungle camps, or echoing from Hueys overhead. For CRY HAVOC, I built a playlist that captures that world. It’s gritty, iconic, and steeped in atmosphere. It is not just the hits you’d expect, but deeper cuts with an edge — songs that carry the weight of the era and hint at the psychological unraveling brought by the chaos and turmoil of war.
The Terminal List Dark Wolf: The Only Way Out Is Right Through It
So begins the first trailer for THE TERMINAL LIST: DARK WOLF, Prime Video‘s prequel series starring Taylor Kitsch, Chris Pratt and Tom Hopper. Co-created by The Terminal List author Jack Carr, and Season 1 creator-showrunner David DiGilio, the origin series follows Ben Edwards (Kitsch) throughout his journey from the Navy SEALs to the clandestine side of CIA Special Operations, exploring the darker side of warfare and the human cost that comes with it. Pratt reprises his role as James Reece.
Jack Carr Summer 2025 Giveaway
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr has teamed up with 10 incredible brands to bring you the ultimate gear giveaway! One lucky winner will take home a prize package built for those who live prepared. Earn entries by completing social actions. Enter now, giveaway ends June 25, 2025.
Jack Carr Book Club
At one point in our history, picking up arms against tyranny was the ultimate act of defiance. If you want to be a rebel today, pull out a book instead of a phone. Make yourself the outlier. Stand out. Decide to lead a richer, fuller life, unencumbered by the digital leash. Books have shaped my life in more ways than I can count. They have been my escape, my education, my inspiration, and my weapon. Everything from the SEAL Teams to publishing has come from a foundation of books and reading.
Book Of The Month
Jack Reacher will make three stops today. Not all of them were planned for. The page-turning new Jack Reacher thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child. Don’t miss the hit streaming series Reacher! First—a Baltimore coffee shop. A seat in the corner, facing the door. Black coffee, two refills, no messing around. A minor interruption from two of the customers, but nothing he can’t deal with swiftly. As he leaves, a young guy brushes against him in the doorway.
A Tom Reece Thriller
Just before the Tet Offensive changes the dynamic in Vietnam, before President Johnson announces he will not run for reelection, before the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Bobby Kennedy, as riots and protests rage across the nation, a spy ship, the USS Pueblo, is captured by communist forces off the coast of North Korea. The crew thought they had destroyed everything of intelligence value. They were wrong.
Nonfiction - Jack Carr
Jack Carr’s groundbreaking nonfiction series, TARGETED, exemplifies the power of storytelling combined with meticulous research. Co-authored with Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott, the series delves into the world’s most notorious terrorist attacks. The first book, TARGETED: BEIRUT, explores the 1983 Marine Barracks bombing, offering readers an engaging and detailed look at pivotal moments that continue to shape global security.
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