BookBingeArc of a Scythe Books in Order
In a post-mortal future where humanity has conquered death, gleaners called Scythes are humanity's only cause of mortality.
Here is the complete Arc of a Scythe reading order — all 3 books by Neal Shusterman, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Scythe(2016)
- Thunderhead(2018)
- The Toll(2019)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Arc of a Scythe series?
There are 3 books in the Arc of a Scythe series by Neal Shusterman, beginning with Scythe (2016) and most recently The Toll (2019).
What is the first Arc of a Scythe book?
The first book is Scythe, published in 2016. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Arc of a Scythe in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.