Jack Carr

Jack Carr is a former United States Navy SEAL who has transitioned into a bestselling author, known for his military thrillers. After publishing his debut novel, The Terminal List, in 2018, Jack Carr rapidly established himself as a bestselling author in the military thriller genre. The novel garnered significant recognition, leading to its adaptation into a highly anticipated Amazon Prime Video series starring Chris Pratt, which premiered on July 1, 2022. This immediate success launched Carr’s career as a novelist, drawing on his extensive experience from over two decades of distinguished service in Naval Special Warfare.

Carr’s decorated military career spanned from 1996 until his retirement in 2016, during which he progressed from an enlisted SEAL sniper to a junior officer. His service included leading assault and sniper teams in conflicts across Iraq and Afghanistan, commanding counterinsurgency operations as a platoon commander in the southern Philippines, and ultimately commanding a special operations task unit in southern Iraq during the U.S. Forces withdrawal. This profound operational background informs the authentic detail and realism central to his critically acclaimed ‘James Reece’ series, which continued with True Believer (2019), Savage Son (2020), The Devil’s Hand (2021), In the Blood (2022), and Only the Dead (2023).

Carr’s literary prowess has earned him critical recognition, including a nomination for the Goodreads Choice Award for Debut Author and finalist placements for the Thriller Award for Best First Novel and the Barry Award for Best Thriller. He continues to expand his prolific writing career, with forthcoming titles including Cry Havoc slated for 2025 and The Fourth Option anticipated in 2026, solidifying his significant presence in both the literary and media landscapes as a leading voice in authentic military storytelling.