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The Justin Haig series by L. T. Ryan has 1 known book (1 published) and is best read in publication order, starting with Failure Drill (2026). The latest book with a fully recorded publication date is Failure Drill. L. T. Ryan wrote the series; book 1 were co-written with Brian Shea.
Start here: Failure Drill (2026) — then read straight through in publication order.
The date order of published books and any announced future entries — the default way to read the series.
Failure Drill (28 July 2026, Liquid Mind Media) opens the Justin Haig series: a former operative living quietly in a Texas border town is dragged back to his old self when an act of cruelty upends his life, and his grief fuels a personal quest for justice. It's the natural place to begin -- the first and so far only entry from the L.T. Ryan / Brian Shea duo.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Failure DrillJustin Haig is a former operative who walked away from a violent past and built a quiet life with his partner in a small Texas border town. An act of cruelty shatters that peace and forces him to become the man he tried to leave behind: as adversaries close in and the casualties mount, grief hardens into a personal quest for justice, and the series' opening promise is what happens when Justin Haig stops holding back.
The series launched in July 2026 from L.T. Ryan and Brian Shea, the same writing duo behind the fifteen-book Rachel Hatch series, and opens with Failure Drill. It's pitched squarely at readers of their existing catalogue: a damaged, capable protagonist, a personal stake, and lean action-thriller pacing.
L. T. Ryan wrote the series; book 1 were co-written with Brian Shea.
L.T. Ryan and Brian Shea, the same co-writing duo behind the Rachel Hatch series.
Publication order, starting with Failure Drill (2026) -- the only entry so far.
One so far: the series launched with Failure Drill in July 2026.
Reading order last verified .