Special X Books in Order

This page lists the complete Special X reading order by Michael Slade, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 15 books / 1984-2018

Special X Reading Order

01 Headhunter 1984 Buy

02 Ghoul 1987 Buy

03 Cutthroat 1992 Buy

04 Ripper 1994 Buy

05 Zombie / Evil Eye 1996 Buy

06 Shrink / Primal Scream 1998 Buy

07 Burnt Bones 1999 Buy

08 Hangman 2000 Buy

09 Death's Door 2002 Buy

10 Bed of Nails 2003 Buy

11 Swastika 2005 Buy

12 Kamikaze 2006 Buy

13 Crucified 2008 Buy

14 Red Snow 2010 Buy

15 Headhunter Reimagined 2018 Buy

Special X Books by Publication Order

1984 Headhunter #1

1987 Ghoul #2

1992 Cutthroat #3

1994 Ripper #4

1996 Zombie / Evil Eye #5

1998 Shrink / Primal Scream #6

1999 Burnt Bones #7

2000 Hangman #8

2002 Death's Door #9

2003 Bed of Nails #10

2005 Swastika #11

2006 Kamikaze #12

2008 Crucified #13

2010 Red Snow #14

2018 Headhunter Reimagined #15

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Special X reading order?

The Special X reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Special X books are there?

This catalog currently lists 15 Special X books published across 1984-2018.

Who writes the Special X books?

Special X is listed as a book series by Michael Slade.

Should I read Special X in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Special X. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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