Defender Books in Order

This page lists the complete Defender reading order by Jerry Ahern, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 12 books / 1988-1990

Defender Reading Order

01 The Battle Begins 1988 Buy

02 Killing Wedge 1988 Buy

03 Out of Control 1988 Buy

04 Decision Time 1988 Buy

05 Entrapment 1989 Buy

06 Escape 1989 Buy

07 Vengeance 1989 Buy

08 Justice Denied 1989 Buy

09 Death Grip 1989 Buy

10 The Good Fight 1990 Buy

11 The Challenge 1990 Buy

12 No Survivors 1990 Buy

Defender Books by Publication Order

1988 The Battle Begins #1

1988 Killing Wedge #2

1988 Out of Control #3

1988 Decision Time #4

1989 Entrapment #5

1989 Escape #6

1989 Vengeance #7

1989 Justice Denied #8

1989 Death Grip #9

1990 The Good Fight #10

1990 The Challenge #11

1990 No Survivors #12

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Defender reading order?

The Defender reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Defender books are there?

This catalog currently lists 12 Defender books published across 1988-1990.

Who writes the Defender books?

Defender is listed as a book series by Jerry Ahern.

Should I read Defender in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Defender. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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