Ward Larsen
Ward Larsen | |
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| Born | March 14, 1961 |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Genre | Thriller, espionage thriller |
| Notable works | The Perfect Assassin Code Zero |
| Website | |
| wardlarsen | |
Ward Palmer Larsen (born March 14, 1961) is an American novelist. He is known for his Assassin series of thriller novels.
Career
Larsen was a former United States Air Force fighter pilot and currently serves as an airline captain. He is also a trained aircraft accident investigator.[1]
Larsen published his debut novel, The Perfect Assassin, in 2004. Part of the Assassin series featuring main character David Slaton, it was followed by nine sequels and a novella.[2][3][4][5][6] Larsen also wrote the Jammer Davis series of thriller novels,[7] as well as the standalone novel Cutting Edge (2018).[8]
In 2026, Larsen collaborated with Brad Thor on the thriller novel Code Zero.[9] The book is also in development as a Netflix film adaptation, with Peter Berg producing and Nic Pizzolatto writing the screenplay.[10] Larsen is also set to publish his sole entry in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan series, Tom Clancy: Rules of Engagement, in May 2026.[11]
Bibliography
David Slaton / Assassin series
- The Perfect Assassin (2004)
- Assassin's Game (2014)
- Assassin's Silence (2016)
- Assassin's Code (2017)
- Assassin's Run (2018)
- Assassin's Revenge (2019)
- Assassin's Strike (2020)
- Assassin's Dawn (novella) (2021)
- Assassin's Edge (2022)
- Assassin's Mark (2023)
- Dark Vector (2025)
Jammer Davis series
- Fly By Wire (2010)
- Fly By Night (2011)
- Passenger 19 (2016)
Jack Ryan series
Featuring characters created by Tom Clancy
- Tom Clancy: Rules of Engagement (2026)
Standalone
- Stealing Trinity (2008)
- Cutting Edge (2018)
- Deep Fake (2023)
- Cold Zero (with Brad Thor) (2026)
References
- ^ Bowles, Vicky (December 20, 2021). "Florida-based authors headline Friends of the Bonita Springs Library luncheon". Naples News Daily. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ Steck, Ryan. "David Slaton Returns Next Summer In Ward Larsen's 'Assassin's Code'". The Real Book Spy. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ Steck, Ryan. "Ward Larsen's Fifth David Slaton Novel, 'Assassin's Run,' To Hit Bookstores Next August". The Real Book Spy. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ Steck, Ryan. "Ward Larsen's Next David Slaton Thriller Announced (with Details)". The Real Book Spy. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ Steck, Ryan. "See the Book Trailer for Ward Larsen's 'Assassin Strike'". The Real Book Spy. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ "Assassin's Mark". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Ward Larsen does it again, this time with suspense in Sudan". Florida Weekly. November 9, 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ Steck, Ryan. "Thriller Author Ward Larsen Is Set To Launch A New Series In 2018". The Real Book Spy. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ Steck, Ryan. "BIG NEWS: #1 NYT Bestseller Brad Thor Announces New Thriller He Co-Wrote with Ward Larsen". The Real Book Spy. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt. "Nic Pizzolatto, Peter Berg Teaming On Netflix Film Adaptation Of Brad Thor's Forthcoming Action-Thriller Novel 'Cold Zero'". Deadline. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ^ Steck, Ryan. "Tom Clancy Shakeup: Jack Stewart to Takeover Jack Ryan Jr. Series". The Real Book Spy. Retrieved 25 January 2026.