Don Bentley

Don Bentley
Born (1974-08-25) August 25, 1974 (age 51)
Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
OccupationWriter
GenreThriller, war fiction
Notable works
Website
donbentleybooks.com

Don Bentley (born August 25, 1974) 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.

Early life

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]

Career

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, Tom Clancy: Target Acquired, was released in 2021.[2] It was followed by Tom Clancy: Zero Hour (2022), Tom Clancy: Flash Point, and Tom Clancy: 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]

Bibliography

Matt Drake series

  • Without Sanction (2020)
  • The Outside Man (2021)
  • Hostile Intent (2022)
  • Forgotten War (2023)

Jack Ryan Jr. series

Featuring characters created by Tom Clancy

Mitch Rapp series

Featuring characters created by Vince Flynn

  • Capture or Kill (2024)
  • Denied Access (2025)

References

  1. ^ a b c "Bio". DonBentleyBooks.com. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  2. ^ a b c McElhiney, Brian. "Episode 5: How Don Bentley's Army and FBI experience inspired his thriller novels". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  3. ^ "Don Bentley, Former Apache Pilot, SWAT Member, and Author of 'Capture or Kill'". Sofrep.com. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  4. ^ Steck, Ryan. "TOM CLANCY SHADOW STATE: M.P. Woodward's First Jack Ryan Thriller Due Out this August". The Real Book Spy. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
  5. ^ Evans, Jon. "Don Bentley talks about his first Mitch Rapp thriller, "Capture or Kill"". WECT. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  6. ^ Steck, Ryan. "DENIED ACCESS: Don Bentley to Finish Vince Flynn's Prequel Trilogy with New Book this Fall". The Real Book Spy. Retrieved 8 May 2025.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.