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Start with Mitosis and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.

4 books
Published 2013 to 2016
Status: Likely complete

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Mitosis

Start with Mitosis

Book 2 by Brandon Sanderson • Published 2013

David faces an Epic who can split into multiple bodies, turning a straightforward mission into a swarm of threats. This quick Reckoners story is a tense test of the team’s methods—and of David’s confidence in their ru...

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Reckoners reading order

Ends with Calamity

  1. 2
    Mitosis

    Book 2:Mitosis

    Brandon Sanderson • 2013

    David faces an Epic who can split into multiple bodies, turning a straightforward mission into a swarm of threats. This quick Reckoners story is a tense test of the team’s methods—and of David’s confidence in their ru...

  2. 3
    Steelheart

    Book 3:Steelheart

    Brandon Sanderson

    Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.

  3. 5
    Firefight

    Book 5:Firefight

    Brandon Sanderson • 2015

    The Reckoners head to New Babylon, where the powerful Epic Firefight rules through illusion and fear. David searches for answers about a mysterious girl from his past while the team risks everything to topple another...

  4. 7
    Calamity

    Book 7:Calamity

    Brandon Sanderson • 2016

    David and the Reckoners finally chase answers about the source of the Epics’ powers. To end a world ruled by supervillains, they’ll have to confront Calamity itself—and decide what justice looks like when everyone has...

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Reckoners FAQ

What is the best order to read the Reckoners series?

The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Mitosis.

How many books are in the Reckoners series?

There are 4 books currently listed in the Reckoners series on GurusReads.

Where should I start with the Reckoners series?

New readers should start with Mitosis, the first book in the reading order.

Is the Reckoners series complete?

Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2013 to 2016.