The Zone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Zone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Hard Target
Buy on Amazon1980
Blind Fire
Buy on Amazon1980
Hunter Killer
Buy on Amazon1981
Sky Strike
Buy on Amazon1981
Overkill
Buy on Amazon1982
Plague Bomb
Buy on Amazon1986
Killing Ground
Buy on Amazon1988
Civilian Slaughter
Buy on Amazon1989
Body Count
Buy on Amazon1990
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Zone series is publication order: 1. Hard Target (1980), 2. Blind Fire (1980), 3. Hunter Killer (1981), 4. Sky Strike (1981), 5. Overkill (1982), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Zone series by James Rouch contains 9 books. The series began in 1980 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Zone series is written by James Rouch. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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