James S.A. Corey Reading Order
10 series · 60 books
James S.A. Corey is a collaborative writing duo consisting of Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, known for their immersive science fiction narratives. With a remarkable portfolio of 60 books spanning 10 series, they have crafted notable works including the acclaimed Expanse series and contributed to the Star Wars universe with Empire and Rebellion. Active from 2011 to 2026, their storytelling seamlessly blends complex characters with intricate world-building, captivating readers across the genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2014–2015)
Start with Lightspeed Magazine, October 2014 and read in order.
Far Reaches Collection Series
Likely Complete6 books (2023–2023)
Start with Falling Bodies(By: Rebecca Roanhorse), the first of 6 books in the Far Reaches Collection series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2015–2016)
Start with Rates of Change and read in order.
Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion Series
Complete2 books (2013–2014)
Start with Razor's Edge(By: Martha Wells) and read in order.
The Captive's War Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2026)
Start with Livesuit and read in order.
The Expanse Series
Likely Complete9 books (2011–2021)
Start with Leviathan Wakes, the first of 9 books in the The Expanse series.
The Expanse Limited Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020–2021)
Start with The Expanse #1 and read in order.
The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined Series
Likely Complete19 books (2011–2022)
Start with Leviathan Wakes, the first of 19 books in the The Expanse Novels & Novellas Combined series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Leviathan Wakes 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Butcher of Anderson Station 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Caliban's War 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Drive 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Gods of Risk 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Abaddon's Gate 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Cibola Burn 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Churn 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Nemesis Games 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Vital Abyss 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Babylon's Ashes 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Persepolis Rising 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Strange Dogs 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Auberon 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Last Flight of the Cassandra 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Tiamat's Wrath 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Leviathan Falls 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Memory's Legion (Novella Collection) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | The Sins of Our Fathers 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Expanse Origins Series
Complete5 books (2018–2018)
Start with Alex Kamal, the first of 5 books in the The Expanse Origins series.
The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete10 books (2011–2022)
Start with The Butcher of Anderson Station, the first of 10 books in the The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has James S.A. Corey written?
- James S.A. Corey has written 60 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each James S.A. Corey series?
- Here are the first books in James S.A. Corey's series: Anthologies: Lightspeed Magazine, October 2014; Far Reaches Collection: Falling Bodies(By: Rebecca Roanhorse); Short Stories/Novellas: Rates of Change; Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion: Razor's Edge(By: Martha Wells); The Captive's War: Livesuit.
- What order should I read James S.A. Corey's books?
- We recommend reading James S.A. Corey's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is James S.A. Corey still writing new books?
- Yes, James S.A. Corey has 1 ongoing series: The Captive's War.