Locked Tomb series Books in Order
Tamsyn Muir's gothic science-fantasy series following necromancers and their sworn cavaliers across a decaying empire ruled by an undying god-emperor. Blending dark humor, mystery, and unreliable narration, each installment reframes the events of the one before it.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2019 · Tamsyn Muir
The Emperor needs necromancers. The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman. Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead…
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Buy on Amazon2020 · Tamsyn Muir
She answered the Emperor's call. She arrived with her arts, her wits, and her only friend. In victory, her world has turned to ash. Harrowhark…
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Buy on Amazon2022 · Tamsyn Muir
Nona's city is under siege, and zombies are returning. Despite the chaos, Nona longs for a birthday party. She lives with her family, works at a…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Tamsyn Muir
A short epistolary side story set in the world of the Locked Tomb, presented as a dossier of intercepted correspondence from Camilla Hect that fills…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Locked Tomb series books in?
Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and reflected in the books' structure, since each novel deliberately recontextualizes the previous one Start with “Gideon the Ninth.”
How many books are in the Locked Tomb series series?
We list 5 books by Tamsyn Muir , published between 2019–2022.
Where can I buy the Locked Tomb series books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.