Where to start withThe Terminal List
2 versions · originally a book, 2018
Themes: grief, vigilante justice, conspiracy, military thriller, revenge thriller.
Start with The Terminal List (Jack Carr) — the book. The Terminal List exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a book in 2018; each is ranked below by what it does best.
A betrayed Navy SEAL uncovers a high-level government conspiracy and systematically hunts down those responsible for his family's deaths.
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The Terminal List
The original novel
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Jack Carr · Book
The 2018 novel The Terminal List channels former Navy SEAL Jack Carr's real-world military background across Afghanistan and Wyoming, making it essential for readers seeking grounded tactical depth.
2022 series
The Terminal List
David DiGilio · Series · 2022
The 2022 series The Terminal List brings David DiGilio's action thriller adaptation directly to the screen, showcasing Chris Pratt and Constance Wu for viewers who prefer serialized television drama.
Common questions
Is The Terminal List written by a real Navy SEAL?
Yes. Author Jack Carr wrote The Terminal List as his debut novel, drawing directly from his real-world background as a Navy SEAL to shape the story and its military protagonist, Lieutenant Commander James Reece.
Is The Terminal List a book or a TV series?
The Terminal List originated as a 2018 novel written by Jack Carr. It was subsequently adapted into a 2022 Amazon Prime Video television series sharing the same title and centered on the same protagonist, James Reece.
Where does the story in The Terminal List take place?
The Terminal List is set across multiple locations. The story includes events in Afghanistan following an ambush deployment, and also takes place across the United States, specifically featuring settings in Wyoming, California, and other regions.
Why does James Reece seek revenge in The Terminal List?
In The Terminal List, Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander James Reece uncovers that a high-level government conspiracy orchestrated the catastrophic ambush that killed his entire operational team, along with the subsequent deaths of his family.