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The Hitman's Guide Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Hitman's Guide 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 The Hitman's Guide series? Start with "The Hitman's Guide to Making Friends and Finding Love" (2019) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete The Hitman's Guide reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Hitman's Guide to Making Friends and Finding Love
2019
The Hitman's Guide to Staying Alive Despite Past Mistakes
2019
The Hitman's Guide to Tying the Knot Without Getting Shot
2020
The Former Assassin's Guide to Snagging a Reluctant Boyfriend
2021
The Hitman's Guide to Righting Wrongs While Causing Mayhem
2022
The Hitman's Guide to Codenames and Ill-Gotten Gains
2023
The Mercenary's Guide to Mishaps and Romance
2024
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