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Murphy books in order A series by Gary Paulsen

The Murphy series by Gary Paulsen has 4 books (3 novels and 1 shorter work), from Murphy (1987) to Murphy's War (Dec 1990). Read it in order, starting with Murphy.

Reading order: 1 Murphy (1987) · 2 Murphy's Gold (1988) · 3 Murphy's Herd (1989) · 4 Murphy's War (1990)

Updated September 2026

All 4 Murphy books in order

  1. 1.

    Murphy (1987)

    136 pages

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  2. 2.

    Murphy's Gold (Mar 1988)

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  3. 3.

    Murphy's Herd (1989)

    154 pages

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  4. 4.

    Murphy's War (Dec 1990)

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Murphy FAQ

How many Murphy books are there?
There are 4 Murphy books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Murphy books in?
In publication order, starting with Murphy (1987): 1 Murphy (1987) · 2 Murphy's Gold (1988) · 3 Murphy's Herd (1989) · 4 Murphy's War (1990).
What is the first Murphy book?
Murphy (1987).
What is the latest Murphy book?
Murphy's War (Dec 1990).
Is the Murphy series finished?
There have been no new Murphy books since 1990; Gary Paulsen died in 2021.
Did Gary Paulsen write other series?
Yes: Mr. Tucket Saga, Hatchet, Alida's and Al Murphy.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.