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Edward S. Aarons

Bestselling Author • 2 Series • 60 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Sam Durell Books
Start with: Assignment to Disaster (1955)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: No Place to Live/ Lady, The Guy Is Dead (1947)

About Edward S. Aarons

Edward S. Aarons was an American novelist best known for writing the “Assignment” series of novels. He also wrote under the pseudonyms Edward Ronns and Paul Ayres and under his real name publishing more than 80 novels of which about half were in the assignment series over nearly four decades of writing. He also penned several numerous short stories for “Scarab” and “Detective Story Magazine”. While he wrote other short stories over the years, his “Assignment” series was his most popular work as they were published across the world and translated into nearly twenty languages. S. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series, Edward S. Aarons has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

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Publication Order of Sam Durell Books
42 books 1955–1976
1

Assignment to Disaster

Assignment to Disaster continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1955
2

Assignment, Treason

Assignment, Treason is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward S. Aarons have come to expect.

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1956
3

Assignment Suicide

Assignment Suicide continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1956
4

Assignment Stell Marni

Assignment Stell Marni is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward S. Aarons have come to expect.

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1957
5

Assignment Budapest

Assignment Budapest continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1957
6

Assignment Angelina

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sam Durell Books with Assignment Angelina, another outstanding contribution from Edward S. Aarons.

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1958
7

Assignment Madeleine

Assignment Madeleine continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1958
8

Assignment Carlotta Cortez

Assignment Carlotta Cortez continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1959
9

Assignment Helene

Assignment Helene continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1959
10

Assignment Lili Lamaris

Assignment Lili Lamaris is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward S. Aarons have come to expect.

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1959
11

Assignment Zoraya

Assignment Zoraya continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1960
12

Assignment Mara Tirana

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sam Durell Books with Assignment Mara Tirana, another outstanding contribution from Edward S. Aarons.

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1960
13

Assignment Lowlands

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sam Durell Books with Assignment Lowlands, another outstanding contribution from Edward S. Aarons.

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1961
14

Assignment Burma Girl

Assignment Burma Girl continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1961
15

Assignment-Ankara

Assignment-Ankara continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1961
16

Assignment Karachi

Assignment Karachi continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1962
17

Assignment Sorrento Siren

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sam Durell Books with Assignment Sorrento Siren, another outstanding contribution from Edward S. Aarons.

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1963
18

Assignment Manchurian Doll

Assignment Manchurian Doll continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1963
19

Assignment the Girl in the Gondola

Assignment the Girl in the Gondola continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1964
20

Assignment Sulu Sea

Assignment Sulu Sea continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1964
21

Assignment-Cairo Dancers

Assignment-Cairo Dancers continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1965
22

Assignment School for Spies

Assignment School for Spies continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1966
23

Assignment Cong Hai Kill

A gripping mystery unfolds in Assignment Cong Hai Kill as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series showcases Edward S. Aarons's mastery of suspense.

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1966
24

Assignment Palermo

Assignment Palermo continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1966
25

Assignment Black Viking

Assignment Black Viking is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward S. Aarons have come to expect.

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1967
26

Assignment Moon Girl

Assignment Moon Girl is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward S. Aarons have come to expect.

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1967
27

Assignment Nuclear Nude

Assignment Nuclear Nude is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward S. Aarons have come to expect.

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1968
28

Assignment Peking

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sam Durell Books with Assignment Peking, another outstanding contribution from Edward S. Aarons.

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1969
29

Assignment White Rajah

Assignment White Rajah continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1970
30

Assignment Star Stealers

Assignment Star Stealers continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1970
31

Assignment Tokyo

Assignment Tokyo is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward S. Aarons have come to expect.

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1971
32

Assignment Golden Girl

Assignment Golden Girl continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1972
33

Assignment Bangkok

Assignment Bangkok continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1972
34

Assignment Maltese Maiden

Assignment Maltese Maiden continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1972
35

Assignment Silver Scorpion

Assignment Silver Scorpion continues the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1973
36

Assignment Ceylon

Assignment Ceylon is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward S. Aarons have come to expect.

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1974
37

Assignment Amazon Queen

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sam Durell Books with Assignment Amazon Queen, another outstanding contribution from Edward S. Aarons.

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1974
38

Assignment Sumatra

Assignment Sumatra is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward S. Aarons have come to expect.

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1974
39

Assignment Quayle Question

Epic adventure awaits in Assignment Quayle Question, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Edward S. Aarons has built.

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1975
40

Assignment Black Gold

Assignment Black Gold is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward S. Aarons have come to expect.

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1975
41

Assignment Unicorn

Assignment Unicorn is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward S. Aarons have come to expect.

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1976
42

Assignment-Afghan Dragon

Epic adventure awaits in Assignment-Afghan Dragon, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Edward S. Aarons has built.

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1976
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
18 books 1947–1989
1

No Place to Live/ Lady, The Guy Is Dead

A gripping mystery unfolds in No Place to Live/ Lady, The Guy Is Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Edward S. Aarons's mastery of suspense.

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1947
2

Terror in the Town

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Terror in the Town, another outstanding contribution from Edward S. Aarons.

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1947
3

Gift of Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in Gift of Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Edward S. Aarons's mastery of suspense.

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1948
4

Nightmare

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Nightmare, another outstanding contribution from Edward S. Aarons.

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1948
5

State Department Murders

A gripping mystery unfolds in State Department Murders as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Edward S. Aarons's mastery of suspense.

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1950
6

Dead Heat

A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead Heat as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Edward S. Aarons's mastery of suspense.

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1950
7

The Art Studio Murders

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Art Studio Murders as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Edward S. Aarons's mastery of suspense.

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1950
8

I Can't Stop Running

I Can't Stop Running continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Edward S. Aarons's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1951
9

Come Back, My Love

Come Back, My Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edward S. Aarons.

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1953
10

The Sinners

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Sinners, another outstanding contribution from Edward S. Aarons.

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1953
11

Girl On The Run

Girl On The Run is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward S. Aarons have come to expect.

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1954
12

Death Is My Shadow

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death Is My Shadow as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Edward S. Aarons's mastery of suspense.

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1957
13

Gang Rumble

Gang Rumble is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward S. Aarons have come to expect.

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1958
14

Hell To Eternity

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Hell To Eternity, another outstanding contribution from Edward S. Aarons.

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1960
15

The Defenders

The Defenders is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edward S. Aarons have come to expect.

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1962
16

Say it with Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in Say it with Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Edward S. Aarons's mastery of suspense.

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1968
17

Escape to Love

Escape to Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edward S. Aarons.

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1982
18

Million Dollar Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in Million Dollar Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Edward S. Aarons's mastery of suspense.

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1989

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Edward S. Aarons?

Edward S. Aarons is a bestselling author known for 2 book series containing over 60 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Sam Durell Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Edward S. Aarons series to start with?

For readers new to Edward S. Aarons's work, the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 42 books. Begin with Assignment to Disaster to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Edward S. Aarons written?

Edward S. Aarons has written over 60 books across 2 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Edward S. Aarons books in order?

Yes, reading Edward S. Aarons's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Edward S. Aarons write in?

Edward S. Aarons writes primarily in fiction. With 2 series across 60 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Edward S. Aarons's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Edward S. Aarons's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Edward S. Aarons's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Edward S. Aarons's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Sam Durell Books series. The first book, Assignment to Disaster, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.