Bob Lee Swagger Books in Order
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The Bob Lee Swagger series, written by Stephen Hunter and published between 1993 and 2013, follows the adventures of Bob Lee Swagger, a U.S. Marine Corps sniper. The series is set primarily in contemporary America and explores themes of military service, personal honor, and moral complexity through Swagger's engagements in various high-stakes scenarios. Each novel emphasizes action, suspense, and the psychological depth of its protagonist.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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1993 · Stephen Hunter
Point of Impact is a 1993 thriller novel by Stephen Hunter featuring Bob Lee Swagger, a former Vietnam War sniper also known as Bob "the Nailer." The…
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Stephen Hunter
Black Light is a 1996 thriller novel by Stephen Hunter. It is the second book in the Bob Lee Swagger series and serves as a sequel to Point of…
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Stephen Hunter
Time to Hunt is a 1998 thriller novel and the third book in the Bob Lee Swagger series by Stephen Hunter. In narrative sequence, it is preceded by…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Stephen Hunter
The 47th Samurai is a 2007 novel by Stephen Hunter. Reclaiming a lost military sword for a Japanese war veteran, Bob Lee Swagger is forced to…
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2008 · Stephen Hunter
Night of Thunder is a 2008 book by Stephen Hunter. It is book 5 of the series Bob Lee Swagger Series.
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2009 · Stephen Hunter
I, Sniper is a 2009 novel by Stephen Hunter. It should not be confused with the 2020 eight-episode series of the same name, which is based on the…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · Stephen Hunter
Dead Zero is a novel by Stephen Hunter, published by Simon & Schuster in 2011. It is the seventh book featuring Bob Lee Swagger, a U.S. Marine Corps…
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Swagger becomes interested in exploring JFK's assassination, asking questions few have asked before. The novel is by Stephen Hunter and was published…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Bob Lee Swagger Series books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Point of Impact”. Start with “Point of Impact.”
How many books are in the Bob Lee Swagger Series series?
We list 9 books by Stephen Hunter , published between 1993–2014.
Where can I buy the Bob Lee Swagger Series books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.