M.I.A. Hunter books in order

The M.I.A. Hunter series follows Mark Stone, a Vietnam veteran who leads missions to rescue American POWs still held captive in Southeast Asia.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Stone 1985 Stephen Mertz Buy
2 Cambodian Hellhole 1985 Stephen Mertz Buy
3 Hanoi Deathgrip 1985 Stephen Mertz Buy
4 Mountain Massacre 1985 Stephen Mertz Buy
5 Exodus From Hell 1986 Stephen Mertz Buy
6 Blood Storm 1986 Stephen Mertz Buy
7 Saigon Slaughter 1987 Stephen Mertz Buy
8 Escape from Nicaragua 1987 Stephen Mertz Buy
9 Invasion U.S.S.R. 1988 Stephen Mertz Buy
10 Miami War Zone 1988 Stephen Mertz Buy
11 Crossfire Kill 1988 Stephen Mertz Buy
12 Desert Death Raid 1989 Stephen Mertz Buy
13 L.A. Gang War 1990 Stephen Mertz Buy
14 Back To ‘Nam 1990 Stephen Mertz Buy
15 Heavy Fire 1991 Stephen Mertz Buy
16 China Strike 1991 Stephen Mertz Buy
17 Hostage Town 2014 Stephen Mertz Buy

M.I.A. Hunter was one of the defining men’s adventure series of the 1980s. Published under the house name Jack Buchanan, the 17-book series was primarily written by Stephen Mertz and followed Mark Stone, a Vietnam vet who mounts private rescue missions to free American POWs still held in Southeast Asian prison camps. The premise tapped into widespread public concern about unaccounted-for servicemen after the Vietnam War.

The series ran from 1985 to 1991, with locations expanding beyond Cambodia and Vietnam to include Nicaragua, the USSR, and even Miami. A final installment, Hostage Town, appeared in 2014 as Mertz revisited the character decades later. The books are pure action, with Stone and his team fighting their way in and out of enemy territory in each installment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the M.I.A. Hunter series?

There are seventeen books in the M.I.A. Hunter series, published between 1985 and 2014.

What is the first book in the M.I.A. Hunter series?

The first book in the M.I.A. Hunter series is Stone, published in 1985.

Who is the M.I.A. Hunter?

Mark Stone is the M.I.A. Hunter, a former Green Beret who leads a small team on unauthorized rescue missions to free American prisoners of war from camps in Southeast Asia and other hostile locations.

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