Ward Larsen

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

Born (1961-03-14) March 14, 1961 (age 65)
OccupationWriter
Notable works
The Perfect Assassin
Code Zero
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Ward Larsen
Born (1961-03-14) March 14, 1961 (age 65)
OccupationWriter
GenreThriller, espionage thriller
Notable works
The Perfect Assassin
Code Zero
Website
wardlarsen.com
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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]

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)

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