William Kendall books in order

Q: "How many books are in the William Kendall series?"

"There are four books in the William Kendall series, published in 1976."

Q: "What is the first book in the William Kendall series?"

"The first book in the William Kendall series is Deadly Crusade, published in 1976."

Q: "Are the William Kendall books connected, and do they need to be read in order?"

"The four books in the William Kendall series were all published in 1976 and share the same protagonist. Reading them in publication order is the recommended approach to follow the character's development across the series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Deadly Crusade	1976	Philip Friedman	Buy
2	Merchants of Death	1976	Philip Friedman	Buy
3	Defame and Destroy	1976	Philip Friedman	Buy
4	Betrayal in Eden	1976	Philip Friedman	Buy

The William Kendall series consists of four novels published by Philip Friedman in 1976: Deadly Crusade, Merchants of Death, Defame and Destroy, and Betrayal in Eden. All four books appeared in the same year, making this a compact and self-contained entry in Friedman’s bibliography.

The series centers on action and crime, with titles that suggest a focus on institutional corruption and personal danger. While Friedman went on to write more legally grounded fiction in later decades, the William Kendall books represent his earlier, more plot-driven work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the William Kendall series?

There are four books in the William Kendall series, published in 1976.

What is the first book in the William Kendall series?

The first book in the William Kendall series is Deadly Crusade, published in 1976.

Are the William Kendall books connected, and do they need to be read in order?

The four books in the William Kendall series were all published in 1976 and share the same protagonist. Reading them in publication order is the recommended approach to follow the character’s development across the series.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order