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American novelist and short-story writer

Lived
1925–2015
Country
United States
Books
5

James Salter published 2 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with The Hunters (1956). The best-known is Solo Faces (2012).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with James Salter

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Hunters (1956)

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  2. A Sport and a Pastime (1967)

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Short story collections in order

  1. Collected Stories (2013)

    336 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. There and Then (2005)

    261 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Solo Faces (2012)

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About James Salter

James Arnold Horowitz, better known as James Salter, his pen name and later-adopted legal name, was an American novelist and short-story writer. Originally a career officer and pilot in the United States Air Force, he resigned from the military in 1957 following the successful publication of his first novel, The Hunters.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

James Salter FAQ

How many books has James Salter written?
James Salter published 2 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read James Salter's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Solo Faces.
What is James Salter's last book?
Collected Stories (2013).
What is James Salter's most famous book?
Solo Faces (2012) is James Salter's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.