The Interdependency Books in Order

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The Interdependency series is a space opera trilogy by John Scalzi set in a vast interstellar empire that relies on the Flow, an extra-dimensional conduit for travel. The series explores the political and social consequences of the Flow's disappearance, as the empire faces collapse and internal conflict. It examines themes of power, survival, and the challenges of maintaining order in a complex, interconnected society.

The Interdependency was first published in 2017 in the United States.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. The Collapsing Empire

    2017 · John Scalzi

    The Collapsing Empire is a space opera novel written by American author John Scalzi. Published by Tor Books on March 21, 2017, it is the first book…

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    The consuming fire

    2018 · John Scalzi

    The Consuming Fire is a 2018 novel by John Scalzi, the second book in the Interdependency series. The Interdependency, humanity's interstellar…

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  3. Cover of The last Emperox

    The last Emperox

    2020 · John Scalzi

    The Last Emperox is a space opera novel by American writer John Scalzi. Published by Tor Books on April 14, 2020, it is the final book in The…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Interdependency books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Collapsing Empire”. Start with “The Collapsing Empire.”

How many books are in the The Interdependency series?

We list 3 books by John Scalzi , published between 2017–2020.

Where can I buy the The Interdependency books?

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