The Executioner — by Don Pendleton

Order	Book	Date	Rating
1	War Against the Mafia	Mar-1969	4
2	Death Squad	Sep-1969	3.5
3	Battle Mask	Apr-1970	3.5
4	Miami Massacre	Oct-1970	3.5
5	Continental Contract	Jan-1971	3
6	Assault on Soho	Apr-1971	3
7	Nightmare in New York	Jul-1971	4
8	Chicago Wipe-Out	Sep-1971	3
9	Vegas Vendetta	Nov-1971	3
10	Caribbean Kill	Feb-1972	3
11	California Hit	Apr-1972	0
12	Boston Blitz	Jul-1972	0
13	Washington I.O.U.	Sep-1972	0
14	San Diego Siege	Nov-1972	0
15	Panic in Philly	Mar-1973	0
16	Sicilian Slaughter	Jun-1973	0
17	Jersey Guns	Jan-1974	5
18	Texas Storm	Mar-1974	0
19	Detroit Deathwatch	Jun-1974	0
20	New Orleans Knockout	Nov-1974	0
21	Firebase Seattle	Jan-1975	0
22	Hawaiian Hellground	May-1975	1
23	St. Louis Showdown	Oct-1975	0
24	Canadian Crisis	Dec-1975	4
25	Colorado Kill Zone	Mar-1976	5
26	Acapulco Rampage	Jun-1976	2
27	Dixie Convoy	Dec-1976	4
28	Savage Fire	Mar-1977	2
29	Command Strike	Jun-1977	0
30	Cleveland Pipeline	Oct-1977	0
31	Arizona Ambush	Dec-1977	0
32	Tennessee Smash	Apr-1978	0
33	Monday's Mob	Oct-1978	0
34	Terrible Tuesday	Jan-1979	0
35	Wednesday's Wrath	May-1979	4
36	Thermal Thursday	Aug-1979	0
37	Friday's Feast	Nov-1979	0
38	Satan's Sabbath	Mar-1980	5
39	The New War	Apr-1981	0
40	Double Crossfire	Jan-1982	0
41	Violent Streets	Feb-1982	0
42	Iranian Hit	Apr-1982	0
43	Return to Vietnam	Jul-1982	0
44	Terrorist Summit	Aug-1982	0
45	Paramilitary Plot	Sep-1982	0
46	Bloodsport	Oct-1982	0
47	Renegade Agent	Nov-1982	0
48	Libya Connection	Dec-1982	0
49	Doomsday Disciples	Jan-1983	0
50	Brothers in Blood	Feb-1983	0
51	Vulture's Vengeance	Mar-1983	0
52	Tuscany Terror	Apr-1983	0
53	The Invisible Assassins	May-1983	0
54	Mountain Rampage	Jun-1983	0
55	Paradine's Gauntlet	Jul-1983	0
56	Island Deathtrap	Aug-1983	0
57	Flesh Wounds	Sep-1983	4
58	Ambush on Blood River	Oct-1983	5
59	Crude Kill	Nov-1983	0
60	Sold for Slaughter	Dec-1983	0
61	Tiger War	Jan-1984	0
62	Day of Mourning	Feb-1984	0
63	The New War Book	Mar-1984	0
64	Dead Man Running	Apr-1984	0
65	Cambodia Clash	May-1984	0
66	Orbiting Omega	Jun-1984	4
67	Beirut Payback	Jul-1984	0
68	Prairie Fire	Aug-1984	0
69	Skysweeper	Sep-1984	0
70	Ice Cold Kill	Oct-1984	0
71	Blood Dues	Nov-1984	0
72	Hellbinder	Dec-1984	0
73	Appointment in Kabul	Jan-1985	0
74	Savannah Swingsaw	Feb-1985	0
75	The Bone Yard	Mar-1985	0
76	Teheran Wipeout	Apr-1985	0
77	Hollywood Hell	May-1985	0
78	Death Games	Jun-1985	0
79	Council of Kings	Jul-1985	0
80	Running Hot	Aug-1985	0
81	Shock Waves	Sep-1985	0
82	Hammerhead Reef	Oct-1985	0
83	Missouri Deathwatch	Nov-1985	0
84	Fastburn	Dec-1985	0
85	Sunscream	Jan-1986	0
86	Hell's Gate	Feb-1986	0
87	Hellfire Crusade	Mar-1986	0
88	Baltimore Trackdown	Apr-1986	0
89	Defenders and Believers	May-1986	0
90	Blood Heat Zero	Jun-1986	0
91	The Trial	Jul-1986	0
92	Moscow Massacre	Aug-1986	0
93	The Fire Eaters	Aug-1986	0
94	Save the Children	Sep-1986	4
95	Blood and Thunder	Oct-1986	0
96	Death Has a Name	Nov-1986	0
97	Meltdown	Dec-1986	0
98	Black Dice	Jan-1987	0
99	Code of Dishonor	Feb-1987	0
100	Blood Testament	Apr-1987	0
101	Eternal Triangle	May-1987	4
102	Split Image	Jun-1987	0
103	Assault on Rome	Jul-1987	0
104	Devil's Horn	Aug-1987	4
105	Countdown to Chaos	Sep-1987	5
106	Run to Ground	Oct-1987	0
107	American Nightmare	Nov-1987	1
108	Time to Kill	Nov-1987	0
109	Hong Kong Hit List	Dec-1987	0
110	Trojan Horse	Feb-1988	0
111	The Fiery Cross	Mar-1988	0
112	Blood of the Lion	Apr-1988	0
113	Vietnam Fallout	May-1988	0
114	Cold Judgment	Jun-1988	0
115	Circle of Steel	Jul-1988	0
116	Killing Urge	Jul-1988	0
117	Vendetta in Venice	Sep-1988	0
118	Warrior's Revenge	Oct-1988	3
119	Line of Fire	Oct-1988	0
120	Border Sweep	Nov-1988	0
121	Twisted Path	Jan-1989	0
122	Desert Strike	Feb-1989	0
123	War Born	Mar-1989	0
124	Night Kill	Mar-1989	0
125	Dead Man's Tale	Apr-1989	0
126	Death Wind	Jun-1989	0
127	Kill Zone	Jul-1989	0
128	Sudan Slaughter	Aug-1989	0
129	Haitian Hit	Aug-1989	0
130	Dead Line	Sep-1989	0
131	Ice Wolf	Oct-1989	0
132	The Big Kill	Nov-1989	0
133	Blood Run	Jan-1990	0
134	White Line War	Jan-1990	0
135	Devil Force	Mar-1990	0
136	Down and Dirty	Apr-1990	0
137	Battle Lines	Apr-1990	0
138	Kill Trap	May-1990	0
139	Cutting Edge	Jun-1990	0
140	Wild Card	Jul-1990	0
141	Direct Hit	Sep-1990	0
142	Fatal Error	Oct-1990	0
143	Helldust Cruise	Nov-1990	0
144	Whipsaw	Nov-1990	0
145	Chicago Payoff	Jan-1991	0
146	Deadly Tactics	Feb-1991	0
147	Payback Game	Mar-1991	0
148	Deep and Swift	Apr-1991	0
149	Blood Rules	Apr-1991	0
150	Death Load	May-1991	0
151	Message to Medallion	Jul-1991	0
152	Combat Stretch	Aug-1991	0
153	Firebase Florida	Sep-1991	0
154	Night Hit	Oct-1991	0
155	Hawaiian Heat	Oct-1991	0
156	Phantom Force	Nov-1991	0
157	Cayman Strike	Dec-1991	0
158	Firing Line	Jan-1992	0
159	Steel and Flame	Feb-1992	0
160	Storm Warning	Mar-1992	0
161	Eye of the Storm	Apr-1992	0
162	Colors of Hell	Jun-1992	0
163	Warrior's Edge	Jun-1992	0
164	Death Trail	Jul-1992	0
165	Fire Sweep	Aug-1992	0
166	Assassin's Creed	Sep-1992	5
167	Double Action	Nov-1992	0
168	Blood Price	Dec-1992	0
169	White Heat	Jan-1993	0
170	Baja Blitz	Feb-1993	0
171	Deadly Force	Mar-1993	0
172	Fast Strike	Apr-1993	0
173	Capitol Hit	Apr-1993	0
174	Battle Plan	May-1993	0
175	Battle Ground	Jun-1993	0
176	Ransom Run	Jul-1993	0
177	Evil Code	Aug-1993	0
178	Black Hand	Oct-1993	0
179	War Hammer	Nov-1993	0
180	Force Down	Dec-1993	0
181	Shifting Target	Jan-1994	0
182	Lethal Agent	Jan-1994	0
183	Clean Sweep	Feb-1994	0
184	Death Warrant	Mar-1994	0
185	Sudden Fury	Apr-1994	0
186	Fire Burst	May-1994	0
187	Cleansing Flame	Jun-1994	0
188	War Paint	Jul-1994	0
189	Wellfire	Aug-1994	0
190	Killing Range	Oct-1994	0
191	Extreme Force	Nov-1994	0
192	Maximum Impact	Nov-1994	0
193	Hostile Action	Dec-1994	0
194	Deadly Contest	Jan-1995	0
195	Select Fire	Feb-1995	0
196	Triburst	Mar-1995	0
197	Armed Force	Apr-1995	0
198	Shoot Down	May-1995	0
199	Rogue Agent	Jun-1995	0
200	Crisis Point	Aug-1995	0

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Series Premise

The Executioner series follows Mack Bolan as he conducts high-intensity solo missions against powerful enemies. Each book features a new target and mission, blending intense action with Bolan’s personal code of justice.

The Executioner Series Reading Order

The Executioner series does not need to be read in order. Each book tells a complete story with its own resolution. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and the shared world of Bolan’s ongoing war. Reading the books out of order does not cause confusion, as there are no overarching plots or cliffhangers connecting the volumes.

Explanation of reading order types

The Executioner Series Characters

Mack Bolan is the central protagonist, a lone warrior known as the Executioner. Supporting characters include occasional allies from his past military days or government contacts, with new characters introduced in each mission.

Setting of the The Executioner Series

The series spans locations around the globe, from American cities and Mafia strongholds to international hotspots where Bolan carries out his operations.

Tone & Themes of the The Executioner Series

The tone is gritty, fast-paced, and action-driven. Core themes include justice, vengeance, military honor, and one man’s fight against corruption and evil.

Is the The Executioner Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy classic men’s adventure stories, high-octane action, lone-hero vigilante plots, and military-style thrillers.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

This is an action thriller series with high violence, combat descriptions, and occasional strong language. Sexual content is generally mild.

The Executioner series follows Mack Bolan as he delivers justice to criminals and terrorists worldwide. With its self-contained missions and consistent protagonist, it allows flexible reading. Don Pendleton’s creation of a relentless one-man army defines this long-running action series.