The Defender Books in Order

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The Defender is a series of novels written by Jerry Ahern, first published in 1988. The series centers on a protagonist who operates in a gritty, realistic setting, facing moral and physical challenges that test their resolve and commitment to justice. Each book in the series explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the complexities of right and wrong within a world where the line between hero and villain is often blurred.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of The killing wedge

    The killing wedge

    1988 · Jerry Ahern

    The killing wedge is a 1988 book by Jerry Ahern. It is book 2 of the series The Defender. The listed edition runs 183 pages.

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  2. Decision Time

    Year unknown · Jerry Ahern

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  3. Justice Denied

    Year unknown · Jerry Ahern

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Defender books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The killing wedge”.

How many books are in the The Defender series?

We list 3 books by Jerry Ahern , published in 1988.

Where can I buy the The Defender books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.