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The Expanse (Short Fiction) Books in Order

The The Expanse (Short Fiction) series consists of 7 books. Below is the complete reading order to help you enjoy the story from beginning to end.

📅 Publication Timeline

Visual overview of when each book in the series was published.

2011 2019
2011
#1 The Butcher of Anderson Statio... 2011
2012
#2 Gods of Risk 2012
2012
#4 Drive 2012
2014
#3 The Churn 2014
2015
#5 The Vital Abyss 2015
2017
#6 Strange Dogs 2017
2019
#7 Auberon 2019
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📚 At a Glance: The Expanse (Short Fiction) Sequence

  • The Butcher of Anderson Station (2011)
  • Gods of Risk (2012)
  • The Churn (2014)
  • Drive (2012)
  • The Vital Abyss (2015)
  • Strange Dogs (2017)
  • Auberon (2019)

Reading Order

1.0
The Butcher of Anderson Station

The Butcher of Anderson Station

★★★★☆ 4.4 2011-01-01

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2.0
Gods of Risk

Gods of Risk

★★★★☆ 4.2 2012-01-01

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3.0
The Churn

The Churn

★★★★½ 4.5 2014-01-01

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4.0
Drive

Drive

★★★★½ 4.6 2012-01-01

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5.0
The Vital Abyss

The Vital Abyss

★★★★☆ 4.3 2015-01-01

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6.0
Strange Dogs

Strange Dogs

★★★★☆ 4.3 2017-01-01

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7.0
Auberon

Auberon

★★★★½ 4.5 2019-01-01

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📖 How to Read This Series

The The Expanse (Short Fiction) series is best read in publication order. The story, characters, and world-building develop progressively across each book, with events and revelations that build on what came before. Starting with the first book ensures you'll experience the author's intended narrative flow and won't miss important character introductions or plot developments that are referenced in later installments.

📊 Quick Facts

  • Total Books: 7
  • First Published: 2011-01-01
  • Latest Book: 2019-01-01
  • Genre: Fiction
  • Author: James S. A. Corey

What to Expect from This Series

Readers who enjoy fiction will find the The Expanse (Short Fiction) series offers a rich reading experience with well-developed characters and an engaging storyline. With 7 books in the series, readers can look forward to an immersive journey that expands and deepens with each installment. Whether you're new to James S. A. Corey's work or a returning fan, this series provides the perfect opportunity to lose yourself in a carefully crafted fictional world.

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