Don Bentley | |
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Occupation | Writer |
Genre | Thriller, war fiction |
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donbentleybooks |
Don Bentley is an American novelist. He is known for the Jack Ryan Jr. novels, which are part of the Ryanverse featuring characters created by Tom Clancy, as well as his own Matt Drake series. He is currently the writer of the Mitch Rapp series of novels, originally by Vince Flynn.
Bentley graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in electrical and computer engineering. [1] He also graduated from Seton Hill University with a master's degree in fine arts. [1]
Bentley served as a United States Army Apache helicopter pilot while stationed in South Korea, Germany, and Texas. [1] He also served in Afghanistan. [2] After his military service, he joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a special agent. [3]
Bentley released his debut novel, Without Sanction, in 2020. Featuring the character Matt Drake, it was based on Bentley's own experiences in the military and the FBI. [2] It was followed by The Outside Man (2021), Hostile Intent (2022), and Forgotten War (2023).
Bentley was approached by Tom Clancy’s longtime editor Tom Colgan about writing the Jack Ryan Jr. series of novels, succeeding Mike Maden. His debut, Target Acquired , was released in 2021. [2] It was followed by Zero Hour (2022), Flash Point , and Weapons Grade (both 2023). In 2024, Bentley exited the series and was succeeded by M.P. Woodward. [4]
Bentley took over for Kyle Mills as the author of the Mitch Rapp series of novels, originally written by Vince Flynn. His debut, Capture or Kill, was released in 2024. [5] It was followed by Denied Access (2025). [6]
Featuring characters created by Tom Clancy
Featuring characters created by Vince Flynn