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The short answer
Neal Shusterman · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in the Arc of a Scythe series, published 2016–2019.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with The Toll (2019).
- Where to start
- Start with Scythe (2016).
About 1,600 pages — roughly 30 hours of reading
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:
Reading order
- ScytheTwo teens are chosen as apprentice Scythes in a world where gleaning is an art.2016449 pages
- ThunderheadThe benevolent AI Thunderhead watches silently as the Scythedom fractures.2018560 pages
- The TollHumanity's future hangs on a final confrontation between order and chaos.2019625 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 Arc of a Scythe books are there?
There are 3 books in the Arc of a Scythe series by Neal Shusterman, from Scythe (2016) to The Toll (2019). Together they run to about 1,600 pages.
Is the Arc of a Scythe series finished?
Yes. Neal Shusterman completed the series with The Toll in 2019; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Arc of a Scythe book?
Scythe (2016) is book one, at 449 pages. Two teens are chosen as apprentice Scythes in a world where gleaning is an art.
Should I read the Arc of a Scythe series in publication order?
Yes. For the Arc of a Scythe series, reading order and publication order are the same — Scythe (2016) through The Toll (2019).
How long does it take to read all Arc of a Scythe books?
About 1,600 pages across 3 books — roughly 30 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Toll (625 pages); the shortest is Scythe (449 pages).