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Chronological Swaggerverse

by Stephen Hunter

22 books Started 1982 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Chronological Swaggerverse is a Mystery series by Stephen Hunter, made up of 22 books published between 1982 and 2024. It begins with The Second Saladin (1982), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Five Dolls for the Gut Hook (Short Story) (2024), spanning 42 years of storytelling.

22books
42years active
5decades
~2yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 The Second Saladin 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
2 Point of Impact 🎬 2 adaptations → 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Dirty White Boys 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Black Light 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Time to Hunt 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
6 Hot Springs ★ NYT 2w · peaked #14 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Pale Horse Coming 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Havana 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The 47th Samurai ★ NYT 2w · peaked #13 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Night of Thunder 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 I, Sniper ★ NYT 6w · peaked #14 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
12 Dead Zero ★ NYT 1w · peaked #14 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Soft Target ★ NYT 1w · peaked #20 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Third Bullet ★ NYT 4w · peaked #5 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Sniper's Honor ★ NYT 2w · peaked #7 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 G-Man 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Game of Snipers 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
18 Targeted 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 The Bullet Garden 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 City of Meat (Short Story)Latest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Johnny Tuesday (Short Story) 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Five Dolls for the Gut Hook (Short Story) 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Chronological Swaggerverse series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Chronological Swaggerverse series?

Start with The Second Saladin (1982), the first book in the Chronological Swaggerverse series by Stephen Hunter. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Chronological Swaggerverse series?

There are 22 books in the Chronological Swaggerverse series by Stephen Hunter, published between 1982 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Chronological Swaggerverse series?

The first book in the Chronological Swaggerverse series is The Second Saladin, published in 1982 by Stephen Hunter.

What is the latest book in the Chronological Swaggerverse series?

The most recent book in the Chronological Swaggerverse series is Five Dolls for the Gut Hook (Short Story) (2024) by Stephen Hunter.

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About Stephen Hunter

Stephen Hunter (born March 25, 1946) is an American novelist, essayist, and film critic. Hunter was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and grew up in Evanston, Illinois. His father was Charles Francis Hunter, a Northwestern University speech professor who was murdered in 1975 by two male prostitutes. His mother was Virginia Ricker Hunter, a writer of children's books.

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