Mark Greaney
- Born:
- August 7, 1967, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Author
Early Life and Education
- Graduated from Evangelical Christian School in Memphis.
- Attended the University of Memphis.
- Graduated with a degree in Political Science and Communications.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began writing full-time in 2009.
- Co-authored three Jack Ryan novels with Tom Clancy: Locked On (2011), Threat Vector (2012), and Command Authority (2013).
- Became the sole author of the Jack Ryan series after Tom Clancy's death.
- Created the Gray Man series, featuring Court Gentry, an ex-CIA operative.
- Several Gray Man novels have been adapted into a Netflix film series.
- Critically acclaimed for realistic portrayals of espionage and military tactics.
Notable Works
The Gray Man Series: Mark Greaney Books in Chronological Order
- The Gray Man (2009)
- On Target (2010)
- Ballistic (2011)
- Dead Eye (2013)
- Back Blast (2016)
- Gunmetal Gray (2017)
- Agent in Place (2018)
- Mission Critical (2019)
- One Minute Out (2020)
- Relentless (2021)
- Sierra Six (2022)
- Burner (2023)
- The Chaos Agent (2024)
Jack Ryan Universe
- Locked On (with Tom Clancy) (2011)
- Threat Vector (with Tom Clancy) (2012)
- Command Authority (with Tom Clancy) (2013)
- Tom Clancy: Full Force and Effect (2014)
- Tom Clancy: Commander in Chief (2015)
- Tom Clancy: True Faith and Allegiance (2016)
- Tom Clancy: Power and Empire (2017)
- Tom Clancy: Line of Sight (2018)
- Tom Clancy: Oath of Office (2018)
- Tom Clancy: Code of Honor (2019)
- Tom Clancy: Shadow of the Dragon (2020)
- Tom Clancy: Target Acquired (2020)
- Tom Clancy: Firing Point (2021)
- Tom Clancy: Zero Hour (2022)
- Tom Clancy: Red Winter (2023)
- Tom Clancy: Flash Point (2024)
Legacy and Impact
Mark Greaney has established himself as a prominent author in the thriller genre, known for his meticulously researched plots and realistic depictions of espionage and military operations. His success in continuing the Jack Ryan franchise and his creation of the Gray Man series demonstrate his significant contribution to contemporary thriller literature and adaptation to film.