The Reckoners Books in Order
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The Reckoners is a young adult superhero series by Brandon Sanderson, set in a post-apocalyptic world where a cosmic event known as Calamity grants random individuals superhuman abilities, making them Epics who rule society. The story follows a young man who lost his family to a High Epic and joins a group dedicated to killing Epics to avenge them and restore justice. The series explores themes of power, morality, and the struggle for redemption in a world where traditional governments have collapsed.
The Reckoners was first published in September 2013.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Brandon Sanderson
There are no heroes, only villains. The narrator's father believed a hero would step in, and he died for that belief. Steelheart killed him for…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Brandon Sanderson
Mitosis is a 2013 book by Brandon Sanderson. It is book 1.5 of the series The Reckoners. Catalog genres: Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Superhero…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Brandon Sanderson
The Reckoners is a young adult superhero series by Brandon Sanderson. It includes four novels: Steelheart (2013), Firefight (2015), Calamity (2016),…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Brandon Sanderson
A 2016 novel by Brandon Sanderson. David and the Reckoners must face the most powerful High Epic of all in order to find redemption for his closest…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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The #1 New York Times Bestselling Series Perfect gift for fans of the Maze Runner series, this includes all three books in Brandon Sanderson's…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Reckoners books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Steelheart”. Start with “Steelheart.”
How many books are in the The Reckoners series?
We list 5 books by Brandon Sanderson , published between 2013–2016.
Where can I buy the The Reckoners books?
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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.