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Chaingang Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Chaingang books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Chaingang series? Start with "Slob" (1981) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Chaingang reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Slob
1981
Frenzy
1988
Profane Men
1989
Stone Shadow
1989
Slice
1990
Iceman
1990
Chaingang
1992
Savant
1994
Butcher
1994
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