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Joe Ryker Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Joe Ryker 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 Joe Ryker series? Start with "The Sniper" (1974) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Joe Ryker reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Sniper
1974
The Hammer of God
1974
The Terrorists
1974
The Agent of Death / The Death Squad
1975
Child Killer (By: Edson T. Hamill)
1975
Ryker the Sadist (By: Edson T. Hamill)
1975
Motive For Murder (By: Edson T. Hamill)
1975
Cannibal
1975
The Smack Man
1975
The Night of the Phoenix
1975
The Slasher (By: Edson T. Hamill)
1976
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