BookBingeThe Strain Trilogy Books in Order
Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan reimagine vampirism as a fast-spreading biological plague that overruns New York City, forcing a CDC doctor and a ragtag band of hunters into a desperate fight for the city's survival.
Here is the complete The Strain Trilogy reading order — all 3 books by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Strain(2009)
- The Fall(2010)
- The Night Eternal(2011)
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 Strain Trilogy series?
There are 3 books in the The Strain Trilogy series by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, beginning with The Strain (2009) and most recently The Night Eternal (2011).
What is the first The Strain Trilogy book?
The first book is The Strain, published in 2009. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Strain Trilogy in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.