BookBingeTakeshi Kovacs Books in Order
The short answer
Richard K. Morgan · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in the Takeshi Kovacs series, published 2002–2005.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Woken Furies (2005).
- Where to start
- Start with Altered Carbon (2002).
About 1,500 pages — roughly 20 hours of reading
In a future where consciousness can be digitized and bodies are interchangeable, a hardened ex-soldier is resurrected to solve a wealthy man's own murder.
Here is the complete Takeshi Kovacs reading order — all 3 books by Richard K. Morgan, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- Altered CarbonA former elite soldier is revived in a new body to investigate the apparent suicide of a wealthy, powerful man.2002496 pages
- Broken AngelsKovacs gets caught in a mercenary conflict over an ancient alien artifact on a war-torn planet.2003440 pages
- Woken FuriesKovacs returns to his home planet and confronts a violent past, including a revolutionary movement he once helped lead.2005560 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 Takeshi Kovacs books are there?
There are 3 books in the Takeshi Kovacs series by Richard K. Morgan, from Altered Carbon (2002) to Woken Furies (2005). Together they run to about 1,500 pages.
Is the Takeshi Kovacs series finished?
Yes. Richard K. Morgan completed the series with Woken Furies in 2005; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Takeshi Kovacs book?
Altered Carbon (2002) is book one, at 496 pages. A former elite soldier is revived in a new body to investigate the apparent suicide of a wealthy, powerful man.
Should I read the Takeshi Kovacs series in publication order?
Yes. For the Takeshi Kovacs series, reading order and publication order are the same — Altered Carbon (2002) through Woken Furies (2005).
How long does it take to read all Takeshi Kovacs books?
About 1,500 pages across 3 books — roughly 20 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Woken Furies (560 pages); the shortest is Broken Angels (440 pages).