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Special X Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Special X 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 Special X series? Start with "Headhunter" (1984) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Special X reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Headhunter
1984
Ghoul
1987
Cutthroat
1992
Ripper
1994
Zombie / Evil Eye
1996
Shrink / Primal Scream
1998
Burnt Bones
1999
Hangman
2000
Death's Door
2002
Bed of Nails
2003
Swastika
2005
Kamikaze
2006
Crucified
2008
Red Snow
2010
Headhunter Reimagined
2018
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