Ward Larsen

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Ward Larsen
Born (1961-03-14) March 14, 1961 (age 64)
OccupationWriter
Genre Thriller, espionage thriller
Notable works
The Perfect Assassin
Code Zero
Website
wardlarsen.com

Ward Palmer Larsen (born March 14, 1961) is an American novelist. He is known for his Assassin series of thriller novels.

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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]

Larsen is set to publish a thriller novel co-written with Brad Thor, Code Zero, in 2026. [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

Jammer Davis series

Jack Ryan series

Featuring characters created by Tom Clancy

Standalone

References

  1. ↑ Bowles, Vicky (December 20, 2021). "Florida-based authors headline Friends of the Bonita Springs Library luncheon". Naples News Daily. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Steck, Ryan. "David Slaton Returns Next Summer In Ward Larsen's 'Assassin's Code'". The Real Book Spy. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ Steck, Ryan. "Ward Larsen's Next David Slaton Thriller Announced (with Details)". The Real Book Spy. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  5. ↑ Steck, Ryan. "See the Book Trailer for Ward Larsen's 'Assassin Strike'". The Real Book Spy. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  6. ↑ "Assassin's Mark". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  7. ↑ "Ward Larsen does it again, this time with suspense in Sudan". Florida Weekly. November 9, 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  8. ↑ Steck, Ryan. "Thriller Author Ward Larsen Is Set To Launch A New Series In 2018". The Real Book Spy. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ Steck, Ryan. "Tom Clancy Shakeup: Jack Stewart to Takeover Jack Ryan Jr. Series". The Real Book Spy. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
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