Novels:
* The Hunters (1956) - A darkly comic novel about a group of fighter pilots during the Korean War.
* A Sport and a Pastime (1967) - A poignant story about an affair between a young American writer and a French girl.
* Light Years (1975) - A complex and deeply moving novel about a marriage and the passage of time.
* Solo Faces (1980) - A collection of four interconnected novellas focusing on themes of ambition, isolation, and the search for meaning.
* The Arm of Flesh (1988) - A sprawling novel set in the American Southwest, exploring themes of family, love, and violence.
* Black Water (1993) - A psychological thriller about a man obsessed with his ex-wife.
* All That Is (2005) - A panoramic novel that spans decades, exploring the lives of multiple characters and the complexities of relationships.
Short Story Collections:
* The Hunters (1956) - Includes the title novella and other stories about the Korean War.
* The Ivory Coast (1964) - A collection of stories that delve into themes of love, desire, and loss.
* Dusk and Other Stories (1987) - A collection of short stories spanning different genres, from romantic dramas to noir thrillers.
* Burning the Days: A Memoir in Stories (2012) - A collection of stories that blend fact and fiction, offering a glimpse into Salter's personal life and literary journey.
Other Works:
* The Hunters (1958) - A screenplay adapted from his novel of the same name.
* Cass Timberlane (1947) - A novel by Sinclair Lewis which Salter co-wrote.
* On Writing (2011) - A collection of essays, interviews, and excerpts from his journals.
Salter's work is known for its elegant prose, vivid descriptions, and exploration of human relationships, particularly in the context of love, loss, and longing. His novels and stories are often considered classics of American literature.