One Minute OutOne Minute Out
Score Modern
What it's about
On a mission in Croatia, Court Gentry, the Gray Man, uncovers a human trafficking operation, and refuses to walk away. The trail leads from the Balkans all the way back to Hollywood.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Mark Greaney's Gray Man series is one of the most exciting in the genre.
You'll love it if you liked
The Last Man
Only the Dead
Never Go BackGood to know
It's part of the Gray Man series; start with The Gray Man if you can.
By the numbers
- Readers76 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller38 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #145 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #586 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1115 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous, Epic
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Is One Minute Out worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,115 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 71.7 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is One Minute Out about?
On a mission in Croatia, Court Gentry, the Gray Man, uncovers a human trafficking operation, and refuses to walk away. The trail leads from the Balkans all the way back to Hollywood.
How long does it take to read One Minute Out?
About 17 hours (672 pages), or about 5 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after One Minute Out?
If you liked it, try The Last Man by Vince Flynn, Only the Dead by Jack Carr or Never Go Back by Lee Child.

















