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Marc Portman / The Lone Mercenary Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Marc Portman / The Lone Mercenary 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 Marc Portman / The Lone Mercenary series? Start with "The Watchman" (2014) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Marc Portman / The Lone Mercenary reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Watchman
2014
Close Quarters
2015
Hard Cover
2016
Dark Asset
2017
A Hostile State
2021
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