Murphy Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Murphy books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Murphy
Buy on Amazon1987
Murphy's Gold
Buy on Amazon1988
Murphy's Herd
Buy on Amazon1989
Murphy's War
Buy on Amazon1990
Murphy's Stand (With: Brian Burks)
Buy on Amazon1993
Murphy's Ambush (With: Brian Burks)
Buy on Amazon1995
Murphy's Trail (With: Brian Burks)
Buy on Amazon1996
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Murphy series is publication order: 1. Murphy (1987), 2. Murphy's Gold (1988), 3. Murphy's Herd (1989), 4. Murphy's War (1990), 5. Murphy's Stand (With: Brian Burks) (1993), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Murphy series by Gary Paulsen contains 7 books. The series began in 1987 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Murphy series is written by Gary Paulsen. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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