BookBingeWayward Pines Books in Order
The short answer
Blake Crouch · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in the Wayward Pines series, published 2012–2014.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with The Last Town (2014).
- Where to start
- Start with Pines (2012).
About 970 pages — roughly 16 hours of reading
Blake Crouch's twist-driven trilogy follows a Secret Service agent who wakes in a picture-perfect mountain town he cannot leave, where the true nature of Wayward Pines is far stranger and more dangerous than it appears.
Here is the complete Wayward Pines reading order — all 3 books by Blake Crouch, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- PinesAn agent investigating two missing colleagues wakes injured in an idyllic town he can't seem to escape.2012314 pages
- WaywardAs he uncovers the truth behind Wayward Pines' strict rules, its unsettling purpose comes into terrifying focus.2013343 pages
- The Last TownThe secrets of Wayward Pines erupt into open conflict as the town's fragile order collapses.2014312 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 Wayward Pines books are there?
There are 3 books in the Wayward Pines series by Blake Crouch, from Pines (2012) to The Last Town (2014). Together they run to about 970 pages.
Is the Wayward Pines series finished?
Yes. Blake Crouch completed the series with The Last Town in 2014; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Wayward Pines book?
Pines (2012) is book one, at 314 pages. An agent investigating two missing colleagues wakes injured in an idyllic town he can't seem to escape.
Should I read the Wayward Pines series in publication order?
Yes. For the Wayward Pines series, reading order and publication order are the same — Pines (2012) through The Last Town (2014).
How long does it take to read all Wayward Pines books?
About 970 pages across 3 books — roughly 16 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Wayward (343 pages); the shortest is The Last Town (312 pages).