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Stephen Hunter Reading Order

10 series Β· 129 books Β· Born 1946

Stephen Hunter is a renowned American author celebrated for his gripping thrillers and action-packed narratives. With a prolific career spanning from 1980 to 2025, he has written 129 books across ten distinct series, including the acclaimed Bob Lee Swagger and Ray Cruz series, as well as various standalone novels. His work captivates readers with its blend of intense storytelling and intricate details, making him a standout figure in the genre.

Bibliomysteries Series

Likely Complete

40 books (2012–2022)

Start with An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver), the first of 40 books in the Bibliomysteries series.

#Title
1
Cover of An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver)
An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver)
2
Death Leaves a Bookmark(By: William Link)
3
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Pronghorns of the Third Reich(By: C.J. Box)
4
The Book Case(By: Nelson DeMille)
5
Cover of The Book Thing(By: Laura Lippman)
The Book Thing(By: Laura Lippman)
6
Cover of The Book of Virtue(By: Ken Bruen)
The Book of Virtue(By: Ken Bruen)
7
Rides a Stranger(By: David Bell)
8
The Book of Ghosts(By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
9
The Final Testament(By: Peter Blauner)
10
The Long Sonata of the Dead(By: Andrew Taylor)
11
Book Club(By: Loren D. Estleman)
12
It's in the Book(By: Max Allan Collins,Mickey Spillane)
13
Remaindered(By: Peter Lovesey)
14
The Compendium of Srem(By: F. Paul Wilson)
15
The Gospel of Sheba(By: Lyndsay Faye)
16
The Nature of My Inheritance(By: Bradford Morrow)
17
Cover of The Scroll(By: Anne Perry)
The Scroll(By: Anne Perry)
18
The Sequel(By: R.L. Stine)
19
What's in a Name?(By: Thomas H. Cook)
20
Condor in the Stacks(By: James Grady)
21
Every Seven Years(By: Denise Mina)
22
From the Queen(By: Carolyn Hart)
23
Mystery, Inc.(By: Joyce Carol Oates)
24
The Book of the Lion(By: Thomas Perry)
25
The Little Men(By: Megan Abbott)
26
27
Dead Dames Don't Sing(By: John Harvey)
28
Reconciliation Day(By: Christopher Fowler)
29
The Haze(By: James W. Hall)
30
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The Travelling Companion(By: Ian Rankin)
31
Hoodoo Harry(By: Joe R. Lansdale)
32
Seven Years(By: Peter Robinson)
33
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository(By: John Connolly)
34
The Hemingway Valise(By: Robert Olen Butler)
35
The Last Honest Horse Thief(By: Michael Koryta)
36
The Pretty Little Box(By: Charles Todd)
37
The Girl Who Did Say No(By: David Handler)
38
The Dark Door(By: Lisa Unger)
39
The Honeymoon Trap(By: Peter Swanson)
40
The Traitor(By: Martin Edwards)

Bob Lee Swagger Series

Likely Complete

12 books (1993–2022)

Start with Point of Impact, the first of 12 books in the Bob Lee Swagger series.

#Title
1
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Point of Impact
2
Black Light
3
Cover of Time to Hunt
Time to Hunt
4
Cover of The 47th Samurai
The 47th Samurai
5
Cover of Night of Thunder
Night of Thunder
6
7
8
The Third Bullet
9
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Sniper's Honor
10
11
Game of Snipers
12

Earl Swagger Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2000–2023)

Start with Hot Springs, the first of 4 books in the Earl Swagger series.

#Title
1
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Hot Springs
2
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Pale Horse Coming
3
4
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The Bullet Garden

Mysterious Profiles Series

Ongoing

33 books (2022–2025)

Start with Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman), the first of 33 books in the Mysterious Profiles series.

#Title
1
Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman)
2
Aloysius X. L. Pendergast(By: Douglas Preston)
3
Amos Walker(By: Loren D. Estleman)
4
Bob Lee Swagger
5
Charlie Parker(By: John Connolly)
6
Charlie Resnick(By: John Harvey)
7
Charlotte and Thomas Pitt(By: Anne Perry)
8
Dismas Hardy(By: John Lescroart)
9
Elvis Cole and Joe Pike(By: Robert Crais)
10
Hieronymus Bosch(By: Michael Connelly)
11
Ian Rutledge(By: Charles Todd)
12
Inspector Morse(By: Colin Dexter)
13
Jack Reacher(By: Lee Child)
14
Jack Taylor(By: Ken Bruen)
15
Jane Whitefield(By: Thomas Perry)
16
John Rebus(By: Ian Rankin)
17
Lincoln Rhyme(By: Jeffery Deaver)
18
Lou Boldt(By: Ridley Pearson)
19
Maisie Dobbs(By: Jacqueline Winspear)
20
Mallory(By: Carol O'Connell)
21
Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus(By: Faye Kellerman)
22
Precious Ramotswe(By: Alexander McCall Smith)
23
Rambo(By: David Morrell)
24
Spenser(By: Robert B. Parker)
25
Tess Monaghan(By: Laura Lippman)
26
The Lincoln Lawyer(By: Michael Connelly)
27
Ben Kincaid(By: William Bernhardt)
28
Condor(By: James Grady)
29
Repairman Jack(By: F. Paul Wilson)
30
Joe Pickett(By: C.J. Box)
31
Nathan Heller(By: Max Allan Collins)
32
Peter Diamond(By: Peter Lovesey)
33
Orphan X(By: Gregg Hurwitz)

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (1995–2005)

Start with Violent Screen and read in order.

#Title
1
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Violent Screen
2
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American Gunfight(With: John Bainbridge Jr.)
3
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Now Playing at the Valencia

Ray Cruz Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2011)

Start with Dead Zero and read in order.

#Title
1
2
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Soft Target

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2016)

Start with Stephen Longacre's Greatest Match and read in order.

#Title
1
Stephen Longacre's Greatest Match
2

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

9 books (1980–2025)

Start with The Master Sniper, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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The Master Sniper
2
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The Second Saladin
3
4
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The Spanish Gambit / Tapestry of Spies
5
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The Day Before Midnight
6
Dirty White Boys
7
8
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Basil's War
9
The Gun Man Jackson Swagger

Swagger Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

#Title
1
Front Sight

Swaggerverse Series

Ongoing

23 books (1982–2025)

Start with The Second Saladin, the first of 23 books in the Swaggerverse series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Second Saladin
The Second Saladin
2
Cover of Point of Impact
Point of Impact
3
Dirty White Boys
4
Black Light
5
Cover of Time to Hunt
Time to Hunt
6
Cover of Hot Springs
Hot Springs
7
Cover of Pale Horse Coming
Pale Horse Coming
8
9
Cover of The 47th Samurai
The 47th Samurai
10
Cover of Night of Thunder
Night of Thunder
11
12
13
Cover of Soft Target
Soft Target
14
The Third Bullet
15
Cover of Sniper's Honor
Sniper's Honor
16
17
Game of Snipers
18
19
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The Bullet Garden
20
City of Meat
21
Five Dolls for the Gut Hook
22
Johnny Tuesday
23
The Gun Man Jackson Swagger

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Stephen Hunter written?
Stephen Hunter has written 129 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Stephen Hunter series?
Here are the first books in Stephen Hunter's series: Bibliomysteries: An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver); Bob Lee Swagger: Point of Impact; Earl Swagger: Hot Springs; Mysterious Profiles: Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman); Non-Fiction: Violent Screen.
What order should I read Stephen Hunter's books?
We recommend reading Stephen Hunter's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Stephen Hunter still writing new books?
Yes, Stephen Hunter has 3 ongoing series: Mysterious Profiles, Standalone Novels, Swaggerverse.

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