BookBingeParasitology Books in Order
The short answer
Mira Grant · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in the Parasitology series, published 2013–2015.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Chimera (2015).
- Where to start
- Start with Parasite (2013).
About 1,600 pages — roughly 30 hours of reading
A completed near-future biohorror trilogy in which a genetically engineered tapeworm, implanted in nearly everyone as a medical marvel, begins waking up and claiming its hosts.
Here is the complete Parasitology reading order — all 3 books by Mira Grant, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- ParasiteIn a world where everyone carries an engineered tapeworm for their health, a young woman who survived a fatal crash watches the implants start taking over their hosts.2013512 pages
- SymbiontAs sleepwalking victims spread across the country, Sal must decide which side of a war between humans and implants she actually belongs to.2014544 pages
- ChimeraWith the outbreak now open warfare, Sal is caught between the humans hunting her and the rival factions that created her.2015512 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Parasitology books are there?
There are 3 books in the Parasitology series by Mira Grant, from Parasite (2013) to Chimera (2015). Together they run to about 1,600 pages.
Is the Parasitology series finished?
Yes. Mira Grant completed the series with Chimera in 2015; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Parasitology book?
Parasite (2013) is book one, at 512 pages. In a world where everyone carries an engineered tapeworm for their health, a young woman who survived a fatal crash watches the implants start taking over their hosts.
Should I read the Parasitology series in publication order?
Yes. For the Parasitology series, reading order and publication order are the same — Parasite (2013) through Chimera (2015).
How long does it take to read all Parasitology books?
About 1,600 pages across 3 books — roughly 30 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Symbiont (544 pages); the shortest is Parasite (512 pages).