Ian Tregillis Reading Order
6 series Β· 15 books
Ian Tregillis is an American author known for his engaging blend of alternate history and fantasy. Active from 2010 to 2023, he has penned 15 books across six series, including the acclaimed The Alchemy Wars and the compelling The Witch Who Came In From The Cold. His diverse portfolio also features standalone novels and a collection of short stories and novellas, showcasing his versatility as a writer.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete4 books (2011β2021)
Start with After Hours: Tales from the Ur-Bar, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | After Hours: Tales from the Ur-Bar 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume 5 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Best New Horror #26 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Year's Top Tales of Space and Time 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Raybould Marsh Series
Complete4 books (2010β2013)
Start with Bitter Seeds, the first of 4 books in the Raybould Marsh series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bitter Seeds 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | What Doctor Gottlieb Saw 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Coldest War 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Necessary Evil 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2020β2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hammer and Tongs and a Rusty Nail 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2013β2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Something More Than Night 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
The Alchemy Wars Series
Complete3 books (2015β2016)
Start with The Mechanical and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Mechanical 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Rising 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Liberation 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
The Witch Who Came In From The Cold Series
Likely Complete2 books (2016β2023)
Start with The Witch Who Came In From The Cold: Season One(With: Michael Swanwick,Max Gladstone,Lindsay Smith,Cassandra Rose Clarke) and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Witch Who Came In From The Cold: Season One(With: Michael Swanwick,Max Gladstone,Lindsay Smith,Cassandra Rose Clarke) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Witch Who Came In From The Cold: The Complete Season 2(With: Fran Wilde,Max Gladstone,Lindsay Smith,Cassandra Rose Clarke) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ian Tregillis written?
- Ian Tregillis has written 15 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Ian Tregillis series?
- Here are the first books in Ian Tregillis's series: Anthologies: After Hours: Tales from the Ur-Bar; Raybould Marsh: Bitter Seeds; The Alchemy Wars: The Mechanical; The Witch Who Came In From The Cold: The Witch Who Came In From The Cold: Season One(With: Michael Swanwick,Max Gladstone,Lindsay Smith,Cassandra Rose Clarke).
- What order should I read Ian Tregillis's books?
- We recommend reading Ian Tregillis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Ian Tregillis's series complete?
- Ian Tregillis has 4 completed series.

