Joe Ryker Books in Order

This page lists the complete Joe Ryker reading order by Nelson DeMille, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 11 books / 1974-1976

Joe Ryker Reading Order

01 The Sniper 1974 Buy

02 The Hammer of God 1974 Buy

03 The Terrorists 1974 Buy

04 The Agent of Death / The Death Squad 1975 Buy

05 Child Killer(By: Edson T. Hamill) 1975 Buy

06 Ryker the Sadist(By: Edson T. Hamill) 1975 Buy

07 Motive For Murder(By: Edson T. Hamill) 1975 Buy

08 Cannibal 1975 Buy

09 The Smack Man 1975 Buy

10 The Night of the Phoenix 1975 Buy

11 The Slasher(By: Edson T. Hamill) 1976 Buy

Joe Ryker Books by Publication Order

1974 The Sniper #1

1974 The Hammer of God #2

1974 The Terrorists #3

1975 The Agent of Death / The Death Squad #4

1975 Child Killer(By: Edson T. Hamill) #5

1975 Ryker the Sadist(By: Edson T. Hamill) #6

1975 Motive For Murder(By: Edson T. Hamill) #7

1975 Cannibal #8

1975 The Smack Man #9

1975 The Night of the Phoenix #10

1976 The Slasher(By: Edson T. Hamill) #11

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Joe Ryker reading order?

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

How many Joe Ryker books are there?

This catalog currently lists 11 Joe Ryker books published across 1974-1976.

Who writes the Joe Ryker books?

Joe Ryker is listed as a book series by Nelson DeMille.

Should I read Joe Ryker in publication order?

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

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