BookBingeThe Expanse Books in Order
The Expanse is a series of science fiction novels by James S.A. Corey, set in a colonized Solar System.
Here is the complete The Expanse reading order — all 5 books by James S.A. Corey, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Leviathan Wakes(2011)
- Caliban's War(2012)
- Abaddon's Gate(2013)
- Cibola Burn(2014)
- Nemesis Games(2015)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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Get BookBingeFrequently asked questions
How many books are in the The Expanse series?
There are 5 books in the The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey, beginning with Leviathan Wakes (2011) and most recently Nemesis Games (2015).
What is the first The Expanse book?
The first book is Leviathan Wakes, published in 2011. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Expanse in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.