James Dashner Reading Order
9 series · 31 books · Born 1972
James Dashner is an American author celebrated for his contributions to speculative fiction, particularly in the young adult genre. With a prolific career spanning from 2003 to 2025, he has penned 31 books across nine series, including the acclaimed Maze Runner and its associated novellas and collections, as well as the Jimmy Fincher Saga. His engaging storytelling and thrilling plots have captivated a generation of readers.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hope Nation 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Infinity Ring Series
Complete8 books (2012–2014)
Start with A Mutiny in Time, the first of 8 books in the Infinity Ring series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Mutiny in Time 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Divide and Conquer(By: Carrie Ryan) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Behind Enemy Lines(By: Jennifer A. Nielsen) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Cave of Wonders(By: Matthew J. Kirby) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Curse of the Ancients(By: Matt de la Pena) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Trap Door(By: Lisa McMann) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Eternity(By: Matt de la Pena) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Iron Empire 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jimmy Fincher Saga Series
Complete4 books (2003–2005)
Start with A Door in the Woods, the first of 4 books in the Jimmy Fincher Saga series.
Maze Cutter Series
Ongoing3 books (2022–2025)
Start with The Maze Cutter and read in order.
Maze Runner Series
Complete5 books (2009–2016)
Start with The Maze Runner, the first of 5 books in the Maze Runner series.
Maze Runner Collections Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Maze Runner Files 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Maze Runner Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Crank Palace 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
The 13th Reality Series
Complete4 books (2008–2012)
Start with The Journal of Curious Letters, the first of 4 books in the The 13th Reality series.
The Mortality Doctrine Series
Complete4 books (2013–2015)
Start with The Eye of Minds, the first of 4 books in the The Mortality Doctrine series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has James Dashner written?
- James Dashner has written 31 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each James Dashner series?
- Here are the first books in James Dashner's series: Infinity Ring: A Mutiny in Time; Jimmy Fincher Saga: A Door in the Woods; Maze Cutter: The Maze Cutter; Maze Runner: The Maze Runner; The 13th Reality: The Journal of Curious Letters.
- What order should I read James Dashner's books?
- We recommend reading James Dashner's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is James Dashner still writing new books?
- Yes, James Dashner has 1 ongoing series: Maze Cutter.