BookBingeThe Captive's War Books in Order
Human researchers captured by an ancient, empire-building alien species must out-think their captors to survive, in a planned space opera trilogy from the authors of The Expanse.
Here is the complete The Captive's War reading order — all 2 books by James S.A. Corey, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Mercy of Gods(2024)
- The Faith of Beasts(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 The Captive's War series?
There are 2 books in the The Captive's War series by James S.A. Corey, beginning with The Mercy of Gods (2024) and most recently The Faith of Beasts (2026).
What is the first The Captive's War book?
The first book is The Mercy of Gods, published in 2024. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Captive's War in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.