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Jerry Cornell Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Jerry Cornell books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Jerry Cornell series? Start with "The Chinese Agent" (1970) and follow publication order through all 2 books.
The complete Jerry Cornell reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Chinese Agent
1970
The Russian Intelligence
1983
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