📖 About Special X

Special X is a series universe written by Michael Slade. The complete collection runs to 15 books across 1 series, published between 1984 and 2018.

The main series is Publication Order of Special X Books with 15 books. It opens with Headhunter (1984) and currently runs to Headhunter Reimagined (2018).

Series included on this page:

🎯 Where to Start with Special X

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: Headhunter (1984), book 1 of Publication Order of Special X Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Special X Books in Order

Publication Order of Special X Books
15 books
1
Headhunter book cover1Headhunter1984Buy on Amazon
Ghoul book cover2Ghoul1987Buy on Amazon
Cutthroat book cover3Cutthroat1992Buy on Amazon
Ripper book cover4Ripper1994Buy on Amazon
Zombie / Evil Eye book cover5Zombie / Evil Eye1996Buy on Amazon
Shrink / Primal Scream book cover6Shrink / Primal Scream1998Buy on Amazon
Burnt Bones book cover7Burnt Bones1999Buy on Amazon
Hangman book cover8Hangman2000Buy on Amazon
Death's Door book cover9Death's Door2002Buy on Amazon
Bed of Nails book cover10Bed of Nails2003Buy on Amazon
Swastika book cover11Swastika2005Buy on Amazon
Kamikaze book cover12Kamikaze2006Buy on Amazon
Crucified book cover13Crucified2008Buy on Amazon
Red Snow book cover14Red Snow2010Buy on Amazon
Headhunter Reimagined book cover15Headhunter Reimagined2018Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Special X books are there?
There are 15 books in the Special X collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1984 and 2018.
What is the first Special X book?
The first book is Headhunter, published in 1984.
What order should I read the Special X books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Special X books?
The Special X books were written by Michael Slade.
Is the Special X series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Special X Books, has 15 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Special X series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1984, and the most recent in 2018.