BookBingeRot & Ruin Books in Order
Fourteen years after a zombie plague ended the world, teenager Benny Imura leaves his fenced California town to apprentice as a bounty hunter in the wasteland known as the Rot & Ruin.
Here is the complete Rot & Ruin reading order — all 4 books by Jonathan Maberry, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Rot & Ruin(2010)
- Dust & Decay(2011)
- Flesh & Bone(2012)
- Fire & Ash(2013)
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 Rot & Ruin series?
There are 4 books in the Rot & Ruin series by Jonathan Maberry, beginning with Rot & Ruin (2010) and most recently Fire & Ash (2013).
What is the first Rot & Ruin book?
The first book is Rot & Ruin, published in 2010. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Rot & Ruin in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.