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Kristen Simmons Reading Order

5 series · 14 books

FantasyScience FictionYoung Adult

Kristen Simmons writes young adult science fiction and fantasy that explores dark futures and high-stakes survival scenarios. Known for her dystopian worldbuilding, she gained recognition with Article 5, a trilogy depicting an America under totalitarian control, and has since expanded her portfolio with multiple series including the Death Games duology and Set Fire to the Gods. Across fourteen books published since 2012, Simmons demonstrates a talent for crafting intense, character-driven narratives that blend speculative premises with emotional depth.

Article 5 Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2014)

Start with Article 5 and read in order.

Start this series with Article 5

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2
Breaking Point
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3
Cover of Three

Death Games Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023–2025)

Start with Find Him Where You Left Him Dead and read in order.

Start this series with Find Him Where You Left Him Dead

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Find Him Where You Left Him Dead
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
She Waits for You Beyond the Dark
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Set Fire to the Gods Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2020–2021)

Start with Set Fire to the Gods and read in order.

Start this series with Set Fire to the Gods

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Set Fire to the Gods
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Rise Up from the Embers
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (2015–2018)

Start with The Glass Arrow, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Glass Arrow

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The Glass Arrow
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
3
Cover of Metaltown
4
Cover of Pacifica

Vale Hall Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019–2021)

Start with The Deceivers and read in order.

Start this series with The Deceivers

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The Deceivers
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2
Cover of Scammed
3
Cover of Payback

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kristen Simmons written?
Kristen Simmons has written 14 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Kristen Simmons series?
Here are the first books in Kristen Simmons's series: Article 5: Article 5; Death Games: Find Him Where You Left Him Dead; Set Fire to the Gods: Set Fire to the Gods; Vale Hall: The Deceivers.
What order should I read Kristen Simmons's books?
We recommend reading Kristen Simmons's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Kristen Simmons still writing new books?
Yes, Kristen Simmons has 1 ongoing series: Death Games.

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