BookBingeShadow of the Leviathan Books in Order
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:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Tainted Cup(2024)
- A Drop of Corruption(2025)
- A Trade of Blood(2026)
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 Shadow of the Leviathan series?
There are 3 books in the Shadow of the Leviathan series by Robert Jackson Bennett, beginning with The Tainted Cup (2024) and most recently A Trade of Blood (2026).
What is the first Shadow of the Leviathan book?
The first book is The Tainted Cup, published in 2024. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Shadow of the Leviathan in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.