The Destroyer Books in Order
104
Books
1971
First Book
2021
Latest Book
51
Years
Below you'll find the complete list of The Destroyer books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
1
Created The Destroyer (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1971
2
Death Check (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1972
3
Chinese Puzzle (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1972
4
Mafia Fix (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1972
5
Dr. Quake (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1972
6
Death Therapy (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1972
7
Union Bust (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1972
8
Summit Chase (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1973
9
Murder's Shield (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1973
10
Terror Squad (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1973
11
Kill or Cure (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1973
12
Slave Safari (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1973
13
Acid Rock (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1973
14
Judgment Day (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1974
15
Murder Ward (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1974
16
Oil Slick (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1974
17
Last War Dance (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1974
18
Funny Money (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1975
19
Holy Terror (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1975
20
Assassin's Play Off (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1975
21
Deadly Seeds (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1975
22
Brain Drain (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1976
23
Child's Play (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1976
24
King's Curse (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1976
25
Sweet Dreams (With: Richard Meyers)
Buy on Amazon1976
26
In Enemy Hands (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1976
27
The Last Temple (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1977
28
Ship of Death (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1977
29
The Final Death (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1977
30
Mugger Blood (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1977
31
The Head Men (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1977
32
Killer Chromosomes (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1978
33
Voodoo Die (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1978
34
Chained Reaction (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1978
35
Last Call (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1978
36
Power Play (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1979
37
Bottom Line (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1979
38
Bay City Blast (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1979
39
Missing Link
Buy on Amazon1980
40
Dangerous Games (With: Robert J. Randisi)
Buy on Amazon1980
41
Firing Line (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1980
42
Timber Line (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1980
43
Midnight Man (With: Robert J. Randisi)
Buy on Amazon1981
44
Balance of Power (With: Richard Sapir,Molly Cochran)
Buy on Amazon1981
45
Spoils of War (With: Richard Sapir,Molly Cochran)
Buy on Amazon1981
46
Next of Kin (With: Molly Cochran)
Buy on Amazon1981
47
Profit Motive (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1982
48
Skin Deep (With: Molly Cochran)
Buy on Amazon1982
49
Killing Time (With: Richard Sapir,Molly Cochran)
Buy on Amazon1982
50
Dying Space (With: Richard Sapir,Molly Cochran)
Buy on Amazon1982
51
Shock Value (With: Richard Sapir,Molly Cochran)
Buy on Amazon1983
52
Fool's Gold (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1983
53
Time Trial (With: Molly Cochran)
Buy on Amazon1983
54
Last Drop (With: Richard Sapir,Molly Cochran)
Buy on Amazon1983
55
Master's Challenge (With: Richard Sapir,Molly Cochran)
Buy on Amazon1984
56
Encounter Group (With: Will Murray)
Buy on Amazon1984
57
Date with Death (With: Molly Cochran,Ed Hunsburger)
Buy on Amazon1984
58
Total Recall (With: Robert J. Randisi)
Buy on Amazon1984
59
The Arms of Kali (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1984
60
The End of the Game (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1985
61
Lords of the Earth (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1985
62
The Seventh Stone (With: Richard Sapir,Ed Hunsburger)
Buy on Amazon1985
63
The Sky Is Falling (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1986
64
The Last Alchemist (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1986
65
Lost Yesterday (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1986
66
Sue Me (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1986
67
Look into My Eyes (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1987
68
An Old-Fashioned War (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1987
69
Blood Ties (With: Will Murray)
Buy on Amazon1987
70
The Eleventh Hour (With: Will Murray,Molly Cochran)
Buy on Amazon1987
71
Return Engagement (With: Will Murray)
Buy on Amazon1988
72
Sole Survivor (With: Will Murray)
Buy on Amazon1988
73
Line of Succession (With: Will Murray)
Buy on Amazon1988
74
Walking Wounded (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1988
75
Rain of Terror (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1989
76
The Final Crusade (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1989
77
Coin of the Realm (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1989
78
Blue Smoke and Mirrors (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1989
79
Shooting Schedule (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1990
80
Death Sentence (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1990
81
Hostile Takeover (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1990
82
Survival Course (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1990
83
Skull Duggery (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1990
84
Ground Zero (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1991
85
Blood Lust (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1991
86
Arabian Nightmare (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1991
87
The Ultimate Death (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1992
88
Dark Horse (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1992
89
Ghost in the Machine (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1992
90
Mob Psychology (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1992
91
Cold Warrior (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1993
92
The Last Dragon (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1993
93
Terminal Transmission (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1993
94
Feeding Frenzy (With: Will Murray)
Buy on Amazon1993
95
High Priestess (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1994
96
Infernal Revenue (With: Will Murray)
Buy on Amazon1994
97
Identity Crisis (With: Will Murray,Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1994
98
Target of Opportunity (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1994
99
The Color Of Fear (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1995
100
Last Rites (With: Richard Sapir)
Buy on Amazon1995
101
Continental Divide (With: R.J. Carter)
Buy on Amazon2018
102
Monumental Terror (With: Richard Sapir,R.J. Carter)
Buy on Amazon2019
103
Blood Brotherhood (With: Richard Sapir,James Mullaney)
Buy on Amazon2021
104
Trial By Fire (With: Richard Sapir,James Mullaney)
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Destroyer series is publication order: 1. Created The Destroyer (With: Richard Sapir) (1971), 2. Death Check (With: Richard Sapir) (1972), 3. Chinese Puzzle (With: Richard Sapir) (1972), 4. Mafia Fix (With: Richard Sapir) (1972), 5. Dr. Quake (With: Richard Sapir) (1972), and 99 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Destroyer series by Warren Murphy contains 104 books. The series began in 1971 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Destroyer series is written by Warren Murphy. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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