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Start with: The Killer Genesis (1980)
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ⓘ About Jerry Ahern
Jerry Ahern was an American writer that made a name for himself with the Survivalist series of novels, which he wrote together with his wife Sharon Ahern. Together they would publish over eighty international bestselling novels under the pseudonyms Red Mitchell, Alec Kilgore, and his real name Jerry Ahern. In addition to his novels, Jerry was a contributor on over a thousand interviews, features, columns, and magazine articles. Other than his survivalist novels, Ahern was an expert in firearms and was a regular contributor to magazines such as Gun World, Handguns, and Guns and Ammo. He was recognized as an expert on leather gear and holsters for firearms, and wrote a monthly column for “Filed Issue”. Jerry was married to Sharon his high school sweetheart with whom he had two children.
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1
The Killer Genesis
Series opener · book 1 of 18 · published 1980
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2
The Slaughter Run
Book 2 of 18 · published 1981
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3
Fourth Reich Death Squad
Book 3 of 18 · published 1981
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4
The Opium Hunter
Book 4 of 18 · published 1981
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5
Canadian Killing Ground
Book 5 of 18 · published 1981
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7
Slave of the Warmonger
Book 7 of 18 · published 1982
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8
Assassins Express
Book 8 of 18 · published 1982
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9
The Terror Contract
Book 9 of 18 · published 1982
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13
Naked Blade, Naked Gun
Book 13 of 18 · published 1983
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14
Siberian Alternative
Book 14 of 18 · published 1983
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15
The Afghanistan Penetration
Book 15 of 18 · published 1983
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16
China Bloodhunt
Book 16 of 18 · published 1983
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17
Buckingham Blowout
Book 17 of 18 · published 1984
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18
Eye for Eye
Latest in the series · book 18 of 18 · published 1984
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1
Total War
Series opener · book 1 of 36 · published 1981
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2
The Nightmare Begins
Book 2 of 36 · published 1981
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The Savage Horde
Book 6 of 36 · published 1983
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8
The End is Coming
Book 8 of 36 · published 1984
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10
The Awakening
Book 10 of 36 · published 1984
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12
The Rebellion
Book 12 of 36 · published 1985
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22
To End All War
Book 22 of 36 · published 1990
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24
Brutal Conquest
Book 24 of 36 · published 1991
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25
Call to Battle
Book 25 of 36 · published 1992
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26
Blood Assassins
Book 26 of 36 · published 1992
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30
The Inheritors of Earth
Book 30 of 36 · published 2013 Co-authored · Sharon Ahern,Bob Anderson
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Earth Shine
Book 31 of 36 · published 2014 Co-authored · Sharon Ahern,Bob Anderson
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32
The Quisling Covenant
Book 32 of 36 · published 2014 Co-authored · Sharon Ahern,Bob Anderson
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33
Deep Star
Book 33 of 36 · published 2015 Co-authored · Sharon Ahern,Bob Anderson
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34
Lodestar
Book 34 of 36 · published 2016 Co-authored · Sharon Ahern,Bob Anderson
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Blood Moon
Book 35 of 36 · published 2018 Co-authored · Sharon Ahern,Bob Anderson
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Operation Phoenix
Latest in the series · book 36 of 36 · published 2019 Co-authored · Sharon Ahern,Bob Anderson
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1
Shades of Love
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2013
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2
Once Upon a Time
Book 2 of 3 · published 2014
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3
Light Dreams The Survivalist Short Story Collection Book 3
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2014
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1
The Ninety-Nine
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 1984
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3
Armageddon Conspiracy
Book 3 of 10 · published 1984
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5
Origin of a Vendetta
Book 5 of 10 · published 1985
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7
Master of D.E.A.T.H.
Book 7 of 10 · published 1985
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8
Revenge of the Master
Book 8 of 10 · published 1985
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9
The D.E.A.T.H. Hunters
Book 9 of 10 · published 1985
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10
Cocaine Run
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 1985
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1
The Takers
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1984
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3
Summon the Demon
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2001
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1
Yakusa Tattoo
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1988
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2
Kamikaze Legacy
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1990
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1
The Battle Begins
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 1988
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10
The Good Fight
Book 10 of 12 · published 1990
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11
The Challenge
Book 11 of 12 · published 1990
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12
No Survivors
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 1990
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1
Assault on the Empress
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1988
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3
Infiltrator
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1990
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1
Everyman
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2015
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2
Demons and Monsters
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1
Libyan Warlord
Single-title series · published 1982
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1
Miamigrad
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 1987 Co-authored · Sharon Ahern
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2
WerewolveSS
Book 2 of 7 · published 1990 Co-authored · Sharon Ahern
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The Golden Shield of Ibf
Book 3 of 7 · published 1999 Co-authored · Sharon Ahern
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4
The Illegal Man
Book 4 of 7 · published 2004 Co-authored · Sharon Ahern
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5
Written in Time
Book 5 of 7 · published 2010 Co-authored · Sharon Ahern
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6
The Freeman
Book 6 of 7 · published 2012 Co-authored · Sharon Ahern
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7
America Undead
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2017 Co-authored · Sharon Ahern
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Siege Perilous
Single-title series · published 2013 Co-authored · Sharon Ahern
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1
Silent Pace
Single-title series · published 2014
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1
Ccw, Carrying Concealed Weapons
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 1996
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Armed for Personal Defense
Book 3 of 5 · published 2010
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4
Gun Digest Buyer's Guide to Concealed-Carry Handguns
Book 4 of 5 · published 2010
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5
Home Defense Handbook
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2011
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1
Run, Spy, Run
Series opener · book 1 of 262 · published 1964
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2
The China Doll
Book 2 of 262 · published 1964
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3
Checkmate in Rio
Book 3 of 262 · published 1964
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4
Safari for Spies
Book 4 of 262 · published 1964
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A Bullet for Fidel
Book 7 of 262 · published 1965
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9
Eyes of the Tiger
Book 9 of 262 · published 1965
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Web of Spies
Book 11 of 262 · published 1966
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13
Terrible Ones
Book 13 of 262 · published 1966
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14
Dragon Flame
Book 14 of 262 · published 1966
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17
Operation Starvation
Book 17 of 262 · published 1966
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18
Mind Poisoners
Book 18 of 262 · published 1966
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The Weapon Of Night
Book 19 of 262 · published 1967
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Golden Serpent
Book 20 of 262 · published 1967
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21
Mission to Venice
Book 21 of 262 · published 1967
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22
Double Identity
Book 22 of 262 · published 1967
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The Devil's Cockpit
Book 23 of 262 · published 1967
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The Chinese Paymaster
Book 24 of 262 · published 1967
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25
Seven Against Greece
Book 25 of 262 · published 1967
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26
A Korean Tiger
Book 26 of 262 · published 1967
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27
Assignment Israel
Book 27 of 262 · published 1967
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The Filthy Five
Book 29 of 262 · published 1967
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The Bright Blue Death
Book 30 of 262 · published 1967
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Operation Moon Rocket
Book 32 of 262 · published 1968
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33
The Judas Spy
Book 33 of 262 · published 1968
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34
Hood of Death
Book 34 of 262 · published 1968
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Temple of Fear
Book 36 of 262 · published 1968
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37
Fourteen Seconds to Hell
Book 37 of 262 · published 1968
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38
The Defector
Book 38 of 262 · published 1969
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39
Carnival for Killing
Book 39 of 262 · published 1969
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41
The Red Rays
Book 41 of 262 · published 1969
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42
Peking: The Tulip affair
Book 42 of 262 · published 1969
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The Sea Trap
Book 44 of 262 · published 1969
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Human Time Bomb
Book 46 of 262 · published 1969
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47
The Cobra Kill
Book 47 of 262 · published 1969
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48
Living Death
Book 48 of 262 · published 1969
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49
Operation Che Guevara
Book 49 of 262 · published 1969
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50
The Doomsday Formula
Book 50 of 262 · published 1969
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51
Operation Snake
Book 51 of 262 · published 1969
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52
The Casbah Killers
Book 52 of 262 · published 1969
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53
The Red Rebellion
Book 53 of 262 · published 1970
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54
The Executioners
Book 54 of 262 · published 1970
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56
The Mind Killers
Book 56 of 262 · published 1970
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57
Time Clock of Death
Book 57 of 262 · published 1970
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59
The Death Strain
Book 59 of 262 · published 1970
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60
Jewel of Doom
Book 60 of 262 · published 1970
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62
The Arab Plague / Slavemaster
Book 62 of 262 · published 1970
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63
Ice Bomb Zero
Book 63 of 262 · published 1971
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64
Mark of Cosa Nostra
Book 64 of 262 · published 1972
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65
The Cairo Mafia / Cairo
Book 65 of 262 · published 1972
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66
The Inca Death Squad
Book 66 of 262 · published 1972
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67
Assault on England
Book 67 of 262 · published 1973
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68
The Omega Terror
Book 68 of 262 · published 1973
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69
Code Name: Werewolf
Book 69 of 262 · published 1973
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Strike Force Terror
Book 70 of 262 · published 1973
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71
Agent Counter-agent
Book 71 of 262 · published 1973
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72
Hour of the Wolf
Book 72 of 262 · published 1973
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73
Our Agent in Rome Is Missing
Book 73 of 262 · published 1973
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74
Kremlin File
Book 74 of 262 · published 1973
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75
Spanish Connection
Book 75 of 262 · published 1973
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76
The Death's Head Conspiracy
Book 76 of 262 · published 1973
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77
The Peking Dossier
Book 77 of 262 · published 1973
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78
The Devil's Dozen
Book 78 of 262 · published 1973
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79
Target: Doomsday Island
Book 79 of 262 · published 1974
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80
Night of the Avenger
Book 80 of 262 · published 1974
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81
Butcher of Belgrade
Book 81 of 262 · published 1974
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82
Assassination Brigade
Book 82 of 262 · published 1974
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83
The Liquidator
Book 83 of 262 · published 1974
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84
Ice-Trap Terror
Book 84 of 262 · published 1974
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85
Assassin Code Name Vulture
Book 85 of 262 · published 1974
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86
The Stolen Pay Train
Book 86 of 262 · published 1974
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87
Massacre in Milan
Book 87 of 262 · published 1974
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88
Vatican Vendetta
Book 88 of 262 · published 1974
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89
Sign of the Cobra
Book 89 of 262 · published 1974
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90
Man Who Sold Death
Book 90 of 262 · published 1974
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91
The N3 Conspiracy
Book 91 of 262 · published 1974
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92
Beirut Incident
Book 92 of 262 · published 1974
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93
Death of the Falcon
Book 93 of 262 · published 1974
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94
The Aztec Avenger
Book 94 of 262 · published 1974
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The Jerusalem File
Book 96 of 262 · published 1975
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97
Counterfeit Agent
Book 97 of 262 · published 1975
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98
Six Bloody Summer Days
Book 98 of 262 · published 1975
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99
The Katmandu Contract
Book 99 of 262 · published 1975
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100
The Z Document
Book 100 of 262 · published 1975
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102
Ultimate Code
Book 102 of 262 · published 1975
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103
Assignment Intercept
Book 103 of 262 · published 1976
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104
Green Wolf Connection
Book 104 of 262 · published 1976
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105
The Fanatics of Al Asad
Book 105 of 262 · published 1976
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106
The Snake Flag Conspiracy
Book 106 of 262 · published 1976
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107
The Turncoat
Book 107 of 262 · published 1976
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108
The Sign of the Prayer Shawl
Book 108 of 262 · published 1976
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109
Vulcan Disaster
Book 109 of 262 · published 1976
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110
A High Yield In Death
Book 110 of 262 · published 1976
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111
The Nichovev Plot
Book 111 of 262 · published 1976
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112
Triple Cross
Book 112 of 262 · published 1976
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113
The Gallagher Plot
Book 113 of 262 · published 1976
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114
Plot for the Fourth Reich
Book 114 of 262 · published 1977
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115
Death Message
Book 115 of 262 · published 1978
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Under the Wall
Book 117 of 262 · published 1978
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118
The Ebony Cross
Book 118 of 262 · published 1978
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119
Deadly Doubles
Book 119 of 262 · published 1978
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120
Race of Death
Book 120 of 262 · published 1978
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121
Trouble in Paradise
Book 121 of 262 · published 1978
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122
The Pamplona Affair
Book 122 of 262 · published 1978
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123
The Doomsday Spore
Book 123 of 262 · published 1978
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124
Revenge of the Generals
Book 124 of 262 · published 1979
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125
The Asian Mantrap
Book 125 of 262 · published 1979
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126
Thunderstrike In Syria
Book 126 of 262 · published 1979
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The Redolmo Affair
Book 127 of 262 · published 1979
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The Jamaican Exchange
Book 128 of 262 · published 1979
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129
Tropical Deathpact
Book 129 of 262 · published 1979
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The Pemex Chart
Book 130 of 262 · published 1979
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The Satan Trap
Book 132 of 262 · published 1979
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133
Reich Four
Book 133 of 262 · published 1979
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134
The Nowhere Weapon
Book 134 of 262 · published 1979
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135
Strike of the Hawk
Book 135 of 262 · published 1980
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136
Day of the Dingo
Book 136 of 262 · published 1980
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137
Tarantula Strike
Book 137 of 262 · published 1980
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138
Ten Times Dynamite
Book 138 of 262 · published 1980
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139
Eighth Card Stud
Book 139 of 262 · published 1980
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140
The Suicide Seat
Book 140 of 262 · published 1980
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141
Death Mission: Havana
Book 141 of 262 · published 1980
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142
War From The Clouds
Book 142 of 262 · published 1980
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The Coyote Connection
Book 143 of 262 · published 1981
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The Society of Nine
Book 145 of 262 · published 1981
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The Ouster Conspiracy
Book 146 of 262 · published 1981
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The Golden Bull
Book 147 of 262 · published 1981
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The Dubrovnik Massacre
Book 148 of 262 · published 1981
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The Solar Menace
Book 149 of 262 · published 1981
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The Strontium Code
Book 150 of 262 · published 1981
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Pleasure Island
Book 151 of 262 · published 1981
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152
Cauldron of Hell
Book 152 of 262 · published 1981
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The Parisian Affair
Book 153 of 262 · published 1981
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154
Turkish Bloodbath
Book 154 of 262 · published 1982
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Chessmaster
Book 155 of 262 · published 1982
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156
The Last Samurai
Book 156 of 262 · published 1982
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The Puppet Master
Book 157 of 262 · published 1982
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The Dominican Affair
Book 158 of 262 · published 1982
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159
The Damocles Threat
Book 159 of 262 · published 1982
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Earth Shaker
Book 160 of 262 · published 1982
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161
The Treason Game
Book 161 of 262 · published 1982
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162
Deathlight
Book 162 of 262 · published 1982
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The Israeli Connection
Book 163 of 262 · published 1982
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164
Norwegian Typhoon
Book 164 of 262 · published 1982
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The Hunter
Book 165 of 262 · published 1982
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Operation McMurdo Sound
Book 166 of 262 · published 1982
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Appointment in Haiphong
Book 167 of 262 · published 1982
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168
Retreat for Death
Book 168 of 262 · published 1982
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The Mendoza Manuscript
Book 169 of 262 · published 1982
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The Death Star Affair
Book 170 of 262 · published 1982
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Doctor DNA
Book 171 of 262 · published 1982
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Typhoon Ray
Book 172 of 262 · published 1982
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The Christmas Kill
Book 173 of 262 · published 1982
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The Greek Summit
Book 174 of 262 · published 1982
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Hide and Go Die
Book 175 of 262 · published 1983
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The Kali Death Cult
Book 176 of 262 · published 1983
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Operation Vendetta
Book 177 of 262 · published 1983
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178
The Yukon Target
Book 178 of 262 · published 1983
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The Death Dealer
Book 179 of 262 · published 1983
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The Istanbul Decision
Book 180 of 262 · published 1983
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The Decoy Hit
Book 181 of 262 · published 1983
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The Outback Ghosts
Book 182 of 262 · published 1983
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Earthfire North
Book 183 of 262 · published 1983
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The Budapest Run
Book 184 of 262 · published 1983
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Caribbean Coup
Book 185 of 262 · published 1984
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The Algarve Affair
Book 186 of 262 · published 1984
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Zero-Hour Strike Force
Book 187 of 262 · published 1984
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Operation Sharkbite
Book 188 of 262 · published 1984
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Death Island
Book 189 of 262 · published 1984
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Night of the Warheads
Book 190 of 262 · published 1984
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Day of the Mahdi
Book 191 of 262 · published 1984
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Assignment: Rio
Book 192 of 262 · published 1984
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Death Hand Play
Book 193 of 262 · published 1984
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The Kremlin Kill
Book 194 of 262 · published 1984
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The Mayan Connection
Book 195 of 262 · published 1984
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San Juan Inferno
Book 196 of 262 · published 1984
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Circle of Scorpions
Book 197 of 262 · published 1985
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The Blue Ice Affair
Book 198 of 262 · published 1985
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The Macao Massacre
Book 199 of 262 · published 1985
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Pursuit of the Eagle
Book 200 of 262 · published 1985
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The Vengeance Game
Book 201 of 262 · published 1985
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Last Flight to Moscow
Book 202 of 262 · published 1985
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The Normandy Code
Book 203 of 262 · published 1985
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White Death
Book 204 of 262 · published 1985
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The Assassin Convention
Book 205 of 262 · published 1985
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Blood of the Scimitar
Book 206 of 262 · published 1985
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The Execution Exchange
Book 207 of 262 · published 1985
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The Tarlov Cipher
Book 208 of 262 · published 1985
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Target Red Star
Book 209 of 262 · published 1986
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The Killing Ground
Book 210 of 262 · published 1986
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The Berlin Target
Book 211 of 262 · published 1986
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Mercenary Mountain
Book 212 of 262 · published 1986
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Blood Ultimatum
Book 213 of 262 · published 1986
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The Cyclops Conspiracy
Book 214 of 262 · published 1986
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Tunnel for Traitors
Book 215 of 262 · published 1986
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The Samurai Kill
Book 216 of 262 · published 1986
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Terror Times Two
Book 217 of 262 · published 1986
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Death Orbit
Book 218 of 262 · published 1986
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Slaughter Day
Book 219 of 262 · published 1986
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The Master Assassin
Book 220 of 262 · published 1986
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Operation Petrograd
Book 221 of 262 · published 1986
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Crossfire Red
Book 222 of 262 · published 1987
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Blood of the Falcon
Book 223 of 262 · published 1987
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Death Squad
Book 224 of 262 · published 1987
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The Terror Code
Book 225 of 262 · published 1987
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Blood Raid
Book 227 of 262 · published 1987
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East of Hell
Book 228 of 262 · published 1987
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Killing Games
Book 229 of 262 · published 1987
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Terms of Vengeance
Book 230 of 262 · published 1987
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Pressure Point
Book 231 of 262 · published 1987
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Night of the Condor
Book 232 of 262 · published 1987
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The Poseidon Target
Book 233 of 262 · published 1987
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The Andropov File
Book 234 of 262 · published 1988
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Dragonfire
Book 235 of 262 · published 1988
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Bloodtrail to Mecca
Book 236 of 262 · published 1988
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Deathstrike
Book 237 of 262 · published 1988
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Lethal Prey
Book 238 of 262 · published 1988
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Bolivian Heat
Book 240 of 262 · published 1988
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The Rangoon Man
Book 241 of 262 · published 1988
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Code Name Cobra
Book 242 of 262 · published 1988
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Afghan Intercept
Book 243 of 262 · published 1988
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Countdown to Armageddon
Book 244 of 262 · published 1988
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Black Sea Bloodbath
Book 245 of 262 · published 1988
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The Deadly Diva
Book 246 of 262 · published 1989
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Invitation to Death
Book 247 of 262 · published 1989
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Day of the Assassin
Book 248 of 262 · published 1989
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The Korean Kill
Book 249 of 262 · published 1989
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Middle East Massacre
Book 250 of 262 · published 1989
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Sanction to Slaughter
Book 251 of 262 · published 1989
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Holiday in Hell
Book 252 of 262 · published 1989
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Law of the Lion
Book 253 of 262 · published 1989
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Hong Kong Hit
Book 254 of 262 · published 1989
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Deep Sea Death
Book 255 of 262 · published 1989
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Arms of Vengeance
Book 256 of 262 · published 1989
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Hell-Bound Express
Book 257 of 262 · published 1989
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Isle of Blood
Book 258 of 262 · published 1989
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Singapore Sling
Book 259 of 262 · published 1990
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Ruby Red Death
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Arctic Abduction
Book 261 of 262 · published 1990
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Dragon Slay
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Who is Jerry Ahern?
Jerry Ahern was an American writer that made a name for himself with the Survivalist series of novels, which he wrote together with his wife Sharon Ahern. Together they would publish over eighty international bestselling novels under the pseudonyms Red Mitchell, Alec Kilgore, and his real name Jerry Ahern. In addition to his novels, Jerry was a contributor on over a thousand interviews, features, columns, and magazine articles.
Which Jerry Ahern series should I start with?
The best place to start is the They Call Me the Mercenary series, the earliest of Jerry Ahern's multi-book series: it opens with The Killer Genesis (1980) and runs to 18 books across 1980–1984, ending with Eye for Eye (1984). Jerry Ahern's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Jerry Ahern written?
Jerry Ahern has 366 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1964 and 2019. 352 of them belong to 11 named series — the largest being the Survivalist series with 36 books — and 14 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Jerry Ahern's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jerry Ahern's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are They Call Me the Mercenary (1980–1984, 18 books), Survivalist (1981–2019, 36 books) and Soldier for Hire (1982, 1 book), plus 7 more.
How are Jerry Ahern's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jerry Ahern's 366 books into 11 named series and 14 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Survivalist (36 books, 1981–2019); They Call Me the Mercenary (18 books, 1980–1984); Defender (12 books, 1988–1990); Track (10 books, 1984–1985); Survivalist Collections (3 books, 2013–2014), plus 6 further series.
