TV series · 2016 · USA Network
Is Shooter based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Shooter is based on the book Point of Impact by Stephen Hunter (1993).
Point of Impact is book 1 of the Bob Lee Swagger Series series.
The TV series premiered in 2016 on USA Network.
The book behind Shooter
Bob Lee Swagger Series: books in order
- Point of Impact (1993)
- Black Light (1997)
- Time to Hunt (1999)
- The 47th Samurai (2007)
- Night of Thunder (2008)
- I, Sniper (2009)
- Dead Zero (2010)
- The Third Bullet (2013)
Other adaptations of Point of Impact
- Shooter (film, 2007)
Common questions
Is Shooter based on a book?
Yes. Shooter is based on the book Point of Impact by Stephen Hunter (1993).
Who wrote the book Shooter is based on?
Point of Impact was written by Stephen Hunter and first published in 1993.
Is Point of Impact part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Bob Lee Swagger Series series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Point of Impact, book 1 of Point of Impact. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.