The Specialist Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Specialist books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
A Talent for Revenge
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Manhattan Revenge
Buy on Amazon1984
Sullivan's Revenge
Buy on Amazon1984
The Psycho Soldiers
Buy on Amazon1984
Maltese Vengeance
Buy on Amazon1984
The Big One
Buy on Amazon1984
The Vendetta
Buy on Amazon1985
One-Man Army
Buy on Amazon1985
Vengeance Mountain
Buy on Amazon1985
Beirut Retaliation
Buy on Amazon1985
American Vengeance
Buy on Amazon1985
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Specialist series is publication order: 1. A Talent for Revenge (1984), 2. Manhattan Revenge (1984), 3. Sullivan's Revenge (1984), 4. The Psycho Soldiers (1984), 5. Maltese Vengeance (1984), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Specialist series by John Shirley contains 11 books. The series began in 1984 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Specialist series is written by John Shirley. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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