Special X Books in Order

15
Books
1984
First Book
2018
Latest Book
35
Years

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: January 2026

Publication Order

1

Headhunter

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1984

2

1987

3

Cutthroat

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1992

4

1994

5

Zombie / Evil Eye

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1996

6

Shrink / Primal Scream

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1998

7

Burnt Bones

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1999

8

2000

9

Death's Door

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2002

10

Bed of Nails

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2003

11

2005

12

2006

13

Crucified

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2008

14

2010

15

Headhunter Reimagined

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2018

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Special X series is publication order: 1. Headhunter (1984), 2. Ghoul (1987), 3. Cutthroat (1992), 4. Ripper (1994), 5. Zombie / Evil Eye (1996), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Special X series by Michael Slade contains 15 books. The series began in 1984 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Special X series is written by Michael Slade. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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