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: January 2026
Publication Order
The Sniper
Buy on Amazon1974
The Hammer of God
Buy on Amazon1974
The Terrorists
Buy on Amazon1974
The Agent of Death / The Death Squad
Buy on Amazon1975
Child Killer (By: Edson T. Hamill)
Buy on Amazon1975
Ryker the Sadist (By: Edson T. Hamill)
Buy on Amazon1975
Motive For Murder (By: Edson T. Hamill)
Buy on Amazon1975
Cannibal
Buy on Amazon1975
The Smack Man
Buy on Amazon1975
The Night of the Phoenix
Buy on Amazon1975
The Slasher (By: Edson T. Hamill)
Buy on Amazon1976
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Joe Ryker series is publication order: 1. The Sniper (1974), 2. The Hammer of God (1974), 3. The Terrorists (1974), 4. The Agent of Death / The Death Squad (1975), 5. Child Killer (By: Edson T. Hamill) (1975), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Joe Ryker series by Nelson DeMille contains 11 books. The series began in 1974 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Joe Ryker series is written by Nelson DeMille. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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