Takeshi Kovacs Books in Order
Rate this series:
The Takeshi Kovacs series, authored by Richard K. Morgan and published between 2002 and 2005, consists of five books set in the twenty-fifth century within the cyberpunk genre. It explores a world where human consciousness can be transferred between bodies. The protagonist, Takeshi Kovacs, is a former U.N. elite soldier who becomes a private investigator and mercenary. The series examines themes such as identity, the ethics of consciousness transfer, and the impact of technology on society. It includes works that have received critical recognition, including awards for individual titles.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
-
Buy on Amazon2002 · Richard K. Morgan
Altered Carbon is a 2002 cyberpunk novel by Richard K. Morgan. The story is set in a future where people can transfer their consciousness between…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon2003 · Richard K. Morgan
In the twenty-fifth century, human consciousness can be preserved and transferred into new bodies, changing the nature of life and death. Takeshi…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon2005 · Richard K. Morgan
In this 2005 novel by Richard K. Morgan, twenty-fifth-century mercenary Takeshi Kovacs, wounded and drinking in a New Hokkaido bar, intervenes when…
Read more →
Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Takeshi Kovacs books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Altered Carbon”. Start with “Altered Carbon.”
How many books are in the Takeshi Kovacs series?
We list 5 books by Richard K. Morgan , published between 2002–2005.
Where can I buy the Takeshi Kovacs books?
Each title above links to Amazon. See our affiliate disclosure.
More series like Takeshi Kovacs
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.