BookBingeShadow of the Leviathan Books in Order
The short answer
Robert Jackson Bennett · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in the Shadow of the Leviathan series, published 2024–2026.
- Is it finished?
- No — it's ongoing, but the next book doesn't have a release date yet.
- Where to start
- Start with The Tainted Cup (2024).
About 1,300 pages — roughly 20 hours of reading
A fantasy murder-mystery series set in an empire built from the remains of dead titans, following brilliant, reclusive investigator Ana Dolabra and her assistant Dinios Kol as they solve crimes that threaten the realm.
Here is the complete Shadow of the Leviathan reading order — all 3 books by Robert Jackson Bennett, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The Tainted CupEccentric investigator Ana Dolabra and her new assistant Dinios Kol probe the bizarre death of an imperial officer killed from within by a tree.2024432 pages
- A Drop of CorruptionAna and Din travel to a remote outpost to investigate the impossible disappearance of a treaty negotiator from a guarded room.2025480 pages
- A Trade of BloodAna and Din race to prove an accused heir's innocence while uncovering a conspiracy involving stolen magical technology.2026400 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 Shadow of the Leviathan books are there?
There are 3 books in the Shadow of the Leviathan series by Robert Jackson Bennett, from The Tainted Cup (2024) to A Trade of Blood (2026). Together they run to about 1,300 pages.
Is the Shadow of the Leviathan series finished?
No, it's ongoing. The most recent book is A Trade of Blood (2026), and Robert Jackson Bennett hasn't dated the next one yet.
What is the first Shadow of the Leviathan book?
The Tainted Cup (2024) is book one, at 432 pages. Eccentric investigator Ana Dolabra and her new assistant Dinios Kol probe the bizarre death of an imperial officer killed from within by a tree.
Should I read the Shadow of the Leviathan series in publication order?
Yes. For the Shadow of the Leviathan series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Tainted Cup (2024) through A Trade of Blood (2026).
How long does it take to read all Shadow of the Leviathan books?
About 1,300 pages across 3 books — roughly 20 hours at a page a minute. The longest is A Drop of Corruption (480 pages); the shortest is A Trade of Blood (400 pages).