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: January 2026
Publication Order
The Wargames of Zelos
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The Rings of Tantalus
Buy on Amazon1975
The Deathworms of Kratos
Buy on Amazon1975
The Venom of Argus
Buy on Amazon1976
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Expendables series is publication order: 1. The Wargames of Zelos (1975), 2. The Rings of Tantalus (1975), 3. The Deathworms of Kratos (1975), 4. The Venom of Argus (1976). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Expendables series by Edmund Cooper contains 4 books. The series began in 1975 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Expendables series is written by Edmund Cooper. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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