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The Expendables Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Expendables 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 The Expendables series? Start with "The Wargames of Zelos" (1975) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete The Expendables reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Wargames of Zelos
1975
The Rings of Tantalus
1975
The Deathworms of Kratos
1975
The Venom of Argus
1976
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