Jack Carr is an American author of thriller novels and former Navy SEAL officer.
Jack Carr | |
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 Jack Carr (left) with author Doug Brunt. | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1996–2016 |
| Rank | Commander[1] |
| Unit | United States Navy SEALs |
| Known for | The Terminal List series |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal with V Device (2)[2] |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | www.officialjackcarr.com |
Biography edit
Jack Carr was born into a military family and his mother was a librarian which gave him access to many books. He developed interests in authors such as Tom Clancy, Nelson DeMille and Louis L'Amour. When Carr first learned about the United States Navy SEALs at the age of 7, he decided that that was the career he was going to pursue.[3]
Carr joined the U.S. Navy in 1996. Carr then received orders to Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S) at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. After six months of training, Carr graduated with BUD/S class 212. His first operational assignment was with SEAL Team FIVE. Following SEAL Tactical Training (STT) and completion of six month probationary period, he received the NEC 5326 as a Combatant Swimmer (SEAL), entitled to wear the Special Warfare insignia. He spent over 20 years in Naval Special Warfare Command, initially serving for six and a half years as an enlisted Navy SEAL sniper. He was then commissioned as a junior officer through Officer Candidate School. His first deployment as an officer was to the Persian Gulf on September 11, 2001, to enforce the UN's oil embargo against Ba'athist Iraq. He then led assault and sniper teams in Iraq and Afghanistan, then as platoon commander conducting counterinsurgency operations in the southern Philippines. His first deployment was to Iraq commanding a Special Operations Task Unit in the most Iran influenced section of Iraq throughout the drawdown of U.S. forces.[4][5]
Carr presently lives in Park City, Utah with his wife and children.[6] He also hosts a podcast called: "Danger Close."[7] Carr is currently planning on releasing his first Non-fiction book called "Targeted" which will be about the 1983 Beirut barracks bombings. The book will source material from declassified documents from Ronald Reagan's administration. Carr plans for the book to be released in late 2024 and it will be first in a new series of books.[3]
Awards and honors edit
| Year | Title | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Terminal List | Goodreads Choice Award for Debut Author | Nominee | [8] |
| 2019 | The Terminal List | Thriller Award for Best First Novel | Finalist | [9] |
| 2019 | The Terminal List | Barry Award for Best Thriller | Finalist | [9] |
| 2019 | The Terminal List | Audie Award for Thriller/Suspense | Finalist | [10] |
| 2019 | True Believer | Barry Award for Best Thriller | Finalist | [9] |
| 2021 | The Devil's Hand | Barry Award for Best Thriller | Finalist | [9] |
Adaptations edit
Carr's debut novel, The Terminal List was adapted into a television series starring Chris Pratt. The series was released on Amazon Prime Video on July 1, 2022.[11]
Publications edit
The Terminal List series edit
- The Terminal List (2018)
- True Believer (2019)
- Savage Son (2020)
- The Devil's Hand (2021)
- In the Blood (2022)
- Only the Dead (2023)
- Red Sky Mourning (2024)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Jack Carr Week at Ballistic Magazine".
- ^ "TLP 311 - Author Jack Carr: True Believer". August 9, 2019.
- ^ a b Baimbridge, Richard (September 14, 2023). "Navy SEAL Jack Carr's 8-Point Guide to Writing a Bestseller". AARP. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ Carr, Jack. "Jack Carr". Jack Carr. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Jack Carr – VA News". February 23, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Reading with... Jack Carr". Shelf Awareness. April 24, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ Carr, Jack. "Danger Close Podcast". Jack Carr. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "The Terminal List (Terminal List, #1)". Goodreads. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Jack Carr". Stop, You're Killing Me!. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ "2019 Audie Awards". Audio Publishers Association. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (February 17, 2022). "'The Terminal List': Chris Pratt Thriller Series Gets Premiere Date On Amazon Prime Video". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 17, 2022.