BookBingeThe Interdependency Books in Order
A wormhole-linked galactic empire faces collapse as the space lanes it depends on begin to fail, and three unlikely allies race to save civilization.
Here is the complete The Interdependency reading order — all 3 books by John Scalzi, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Collapsing Empire(2017)
- The Consuming Fire(2018)
- The Last Emperox(2020)
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 Interdependency series?
There are 3 books in the The Interdependency series by John Scalzi, beginning with The Collapsing Empire (2017) and most recently The Last Emperox (2020).
What is the first The Interdependency book?
The first book is The Collapsing Empire, published in 2017. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Interdependency in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.