Books in Order: Author Spotlight on Jerry Ahern
Deeply ingrained in the world of action and science fiction, Jerry Ahern (1946-2012) was an esteemed American author. He was heavily recognized for his remarkable post-apocalyptic series, The Survivalist. Yet, his writing career extended further – displaying his versatility, Ahern also produced captivating editorial content for respectable magazines such as Guns & Ammunition, Handgun, and Gun World. Notably, he collaborated often with his wife, Sharon Ahern – their partnership resulted in extraordinary narratives, enhancing his literature’s unique appeal. Ahern’s legacy was cut short due to his untimely passing in July 2012 from cancer.
Charting Ahern’s journey as a novelist would lead back to 1980 when he published his first novel, The Killer Generation. Interestingly, this novel was penned under the pseudonym Axel Kilgore – an exciting fact for fans who appreciate trivia. Ahern later adopted his real name with the launch of his Survivalist series’ inaugural novel, Total War, in 1981.
Jerry Ahern’s Books in Order
For those keen on exploring Ahern’s impressive literary repertoire, here’s a chronological compilation of Jerry Ahern’s books in order of their maiden release:
Publication Order of They Call Me the Mercenary Books
| The Killer Genesis | (1980) |    |
| The Slaughter Run | (1981) | |
| Fourth Reich Death Squad | (1981) | |
| The Opium Hunter | (1981) | |
| Canadian Killing Ground | (1981) | |
| Vengeance Army | (1981) | |
| Slave of the Warmonger | (1982) | |
| Assassins Express | (1982) | |
| The Terror Contract | (1982) | |
| Bush Warfare | (1982) | |
| Death Lust! | (1982) | |
| Headshot! | (1982) | |
| Naked Blade, Naked Gun | (1983) | |
| Siberian Alternative | (1983) | |
| The Afghanistan Penetration | (1983) | |
| China Bloodhunt | (1983) | |
| Buckingham Blowout | (1984) |  |
| Eye for Eye | (1984) | |