Donald Hamilton Reading Order
5 series · 45 books · Born 1916
Donald Hamilton was an influential American author known for his captivating spy fiction and crime stories. Over his career, which spanned from 1947 to 1998, he penned 45 books across five series, with the Matt Helm series being his most renowned work, detailing the thrilling exploits of a secret agent. His diverse portfolio also includes standalone novels, short story collections, novellas, and anthologies, showcasing his versatility as a writer.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1967–1998)
Start with Iron Men and Silver Stars and read in order.
Matt Helm Series
Complete27 books (1960–1993)
Start with Death of a Citizen, the first of 27 books in the Matt Helm series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Death of a Citizen 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Wrecking Crew 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Removers 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Murderers' Row 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Silencers 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Ambushers 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Ravagers 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Shadowers 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Devastators 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Betrayers 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Menacers 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Interlopers 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Poisoners 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Intriguers 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Intimidators 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Terminators 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Retaliators 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Terrorizers 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Revengers 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Annihilators 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Infiltrators 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Detonators 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Vanishers 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Demolishers 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Frighteners 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  The Threateners 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  The Damagers 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (1967–1967)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Guns of William Longley 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1966–1966)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Murder Twice Told 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete14 books (1947–1980)
Start with Date With Darkness, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Date With Darkness 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Steel Mirror 1948Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Night Walker 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Rough Company 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Smoky Valley 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Line of Fire 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Assassins Have Starry Eyes 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Assignment: Murder 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Mad River 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Big Country 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Man from Santa Clara 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Texas Fever 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Two-Shoot Gun 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Mona Intercept 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Donald Hamilton written?
- Donald Hamilton has written 45 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1947 to 1998.
- What is the first book in each Donald Hamilton series?
- Here are the first books in Donald Hamilton's series: Anthologies: Iron Men and Silver Stars; Matt Helm: Death of a Citizen.
- What order should I read Donald Hamilton's books?
- We recommend reading Donald Hamilton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Donald Hamilton's series complete?
- Donald Hamilton has 5 completed series.