Are There Any Sequels To The Liquidator?

2026-01-16 15:58:56

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KadenHale

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Peyton

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I’m a huge fan of vintage spy fiction, and 'The Liquidator' always stood out to me as a gem that deserved more love. Sadly, no sequels exist, at least not under that title. John Gardner did revisit the spy genre later with his Bond continuation novels, but Boysie Oakes’ story ended with the original. It’s funny how some characters just don’t get the expanded universe treatment, even when they’re clearly ripe for it. I’ve seen fan theories suggesting unofficial spiritual successors, like the 'Flame' series by John T. Sladek, but nothing concrete.

What’s wild is how 'The Liquidator' almost feels like a prototype for Gardner’s Bond work—less polished but way more idiosyncratic. If you’re into the idea of a bumbling, neurotic spy, you might enjoy 'Mortdecai' by Kyril Bonfiglioli too. It’s got that same dark humor and shaky moral compass. Sometimes, the books that don’t get sequels are the ones that stick with you the longest, though. There’s something about their unfinished potential that keeps fans theorizing decades later.

2026-01-21 10:26:34

Flynn

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No sequels, but man, what a ride the original is. 'The Liquidator' is this weird, hilarious little book where the spy is kind of a mess, and that’s what makes it great. Gardner never wrote a follow-up, but he did plenty of other spy stuff—his Bond novels are solid, though they feel more mainstream. I kinda like that Boysie Oakes’ story is self-contained. Not every character needs a franchise. If you dig the tone, maybe try 'The Spy Who Came In from the Cold' for something heavier or 'Our Man in Havana' for more dark comedy. Sometimes one book is enough.

2026-01-22 18:46:33

Knox

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The Liquidator is one of those pulpy, action-packed novels that feels like it was made for a sequel, but I haven't come across any official follow-ups to it. The original novel by John Gardner has this gritty, almost cinematic vibe, and while it wraps up its own story neatly, it leaves enough loose threads that you could imagine another adventure brewing. I’ve scoured forums and old book lists, and most fans seem to agree—there’s no direct sequel. That said, Gardner wrote plenty of other espionage thrillers, like the later Bond novels, which might scratch the same itch if you’re into that Cold War-era intrigue.

It’s a shame, really, because the protagonist, Boysie Oakes, is such a fun antihero. A reluctant assassin who’s more chaotic than cool? That’s gold for a series. Maybe the lack of sequels is part of its charm—it’s a standalone snapshot of its time. If you’re craving something similar, I’d recommend diving into Gardner’s other work or even Len Deighton’s 'Harry Palmer' series. They’ve got that same blend of wit and danger.

2026-01-22 19:03:51

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