BookBingeThe Strain Trilogy Books in Order
The short answer
Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in The Strain Trilogy, published 2009–2011.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with The Night Eternal (2011).
- Where to start
- Start with The Strain (2009).
About 1,400 pages — roughly 20 hours of reading
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:
Reading order
- The StrainA mysterious plane lands dead on the tarmac at JFK, carrying a parasitic contagion that will turn New York into a hunting ground.2009505 pages
- The FallAs the vampiric outbreak spreads unchecked across the city, a small band of survivors races to stop its ancient source.2010384 pages
- The Night EternalThe trilogy concludes with humanity's last stand against total vampiric conquest and the being behind it all.2011480 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 Strain Trilogy books are there?
There are 3 books in The Strain Trilogy by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, from The Strain (2009) to The Night Eternal (2011). Together they run to about 1,400 pages.
Is The Strain Trilogy finished?
Yes. Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan completed the series with The Night Eternal in 2011; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Strain Trilogy book?
The Strain (2009) is book one, at 505 pages. A mysterious plane lands dead on the tarmac at JFK, carrying a parasitic contagion that will turn New York into a hunting ground.
Should I read The Strain Trilogy in publication order?
Yes. For The Strain Trilogy, reading order and publication order are the same — The Strain (2009) through The Night Eternal (2011).
How long does it take to read all Strain Trilogy books?
About 1,400 pages across 3 books — roughly 20 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Strain (505 pages); the shortest is The Fall (384 pages).