Pierce Brown Reading Order
3 series · 12 books · Born 1988-01-28
Pierce Brown is an American science fiction author best known for the Red Rising saga, an epic series spanning five novels that began in 2014 and follows a sprawling cast of characters across a rigidly stratified future society. His work blends intense action sequences with political intrigue and explores themes of revolution and social hierarchy through a richly imagined world. Beyond the core novels, Brown has expanded the Red Rising universe through graphic novel adaptations and additional literary projects, establishing himself as a prolific voice in contemporary speculative fiction.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2017–2017)
Pierce Brown contributed to two Star Wars anthology collections published in 2017, which form a complete series best read in publication order. These science fiction anthologies bring together multiple authors' perspectives on the Star Wars universe, with From a Certain Point of View Star Wars serving as the starting point followed by Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View.
Start with From a Certain Point of View Star Wars and read in order.
Start this series with From a Certain Point of View Star Wars
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Red Rising Series
Likely Complete6 books (2014–2023)
Pierce Brown's Red Rising series consists of six science fiction novels published between 2014 and 2023, appearing to be complete. The books should be read in publication order: Red Rising, Golden Son, Morning Star, Dark Age, Iron Gold, and Light Bringer. This sprawling saga follows a protagonist navigating a rigidly hierarchical interplanetary society through military academy training and subsequent rebellion, exploring themes of class struggle and power across multiple generations and perspectives as the narrative progresses through its two distinct arcs.
Start with Red Rising, the first of 6 books in the Red Rising series.
Start this series with Red Rising
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Red Rising Graphic Novels Series
Likely Complete4 books (2018–2023)
Pierce Brown's Red Rising graphic novel adaptations comprise three volumes published between 2019 and 2023: Sons of Ares, Wrath, and Forbidden Song. These science fiction graphic novels should be read in publication order and appear to form a complete series. The visual storytelling complements Brown's original Red Rising universe with illustrated adaptations of key storylines from the franchise.
Start with Sons of Ares and read in order.
Start this series with Pierce Brown's Red Rising Son Of Ares
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Pierce Brown written?
- Pierce Brown has written 12 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Pierce Brown series?
- Here are the first books in Pierce Brown's series: Anthologies: From a Certain Point of View Star Wars; Red Rising: Red Rising; Red Rising Graphic Novels: Pierce Brown's Red Rising Son Of Ares.
- What order should I read Pierce Brown's books?
- We recommend reading Pierce Brown's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Pierce Brown's series complete?
- Pierce Brown has 1 completed series.