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Manhunter Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Manhunter 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 Manhunter series? Start with "Showdown in Sonora" (1969) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Manhunter reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Showdown in Sonora
1969
The Manhunter
1970
Bowman's Kid
1973
Renegade's Trail
1974
The Apache Hunter
1976
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