Rob J. Hayes Books in Order

Rob J. Hayes has written 29 books, published between 2012 and 2026. The first book is The Bound Folio (2012) and the newest is Blight Wardens (2026). One more title is announced: Saint (2027). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
29 + 1 announced
Published
2012–2026
Pages on record
2,176 in 6 of 30 books

Rob J. Hayes writes fantasy, with Mortal Techniques, God Eater, Titan Hoppers and It Takes a Thief... dividing the catalogue. The Bound Folio opened the run in 2012, followed in 2013 by The Heresy Within, The Colour of Vengeance and The Price of Faith, with City of Kings and Where Loyalties Lie later. 30 titles reach Blight Wardens in 2026, Saint is listed for 2027, and the books run to a median of 348 pages.

Source: composed

How many Rob J. Hayes books are there?

Rob J. Hayes has 29 published books, released between 2012 and 2026. They include 5 series and 3 titles listed outside any series. One more, Saint (2027), is announced.

Rob J. Hayes Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 30 Rob J. Hayes books in the order they were published, with the release year, the page count where one is on record, and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of November 2026.

  1. 1
    The Bound FolioTies That Bind #12012 · confirmed 1/4
    2012–
  2. 2
    The Heresy WithinTies That Bind #22013 · confirmed 1/4
    2013–
  3. 3
    The Colour of VengeanceTies That Bind #32013 · confirmed 1/4
    2013–
  4. 4
    The Price of FaithTies That Bind #42013 · confirmed 1/4
    2013–
  5. 5
    It Takes a Thief to Catch a SunriseIt Takes a Thief... #12014 · confirmed 1/4
    2014–
  6. 6
    It Takes a Thief to Start a FireIt Takes a Thief... #22016 · 278 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2016278
  7. 7
    The Fifth Empire of ManBest Laid Plans #12017 · 398 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2017398
  8. 8
    Where Loyalties LieBest Laid Plans #22017 · 372 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2017372
  9. 9
    Drones2018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018–
  10. 10
    City of Kings2018 · 324 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2018324
  11. 11
    Anarchy's End2019 · confirmed 1/4
    2019–
  12. 12
    Never DieMortal Techniques #12019 · 276 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2019276
  13. 13
    Along the Razor's EdgeWar Eternal #12020 · confirmed 1/4
    2020–
  14. 14
    The Lessons Never LearnedWar Eternal #22020 · 528 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2020528
  15. 15
    From Cold Ashes RisenWar Eternal #32020 · confirmed 1/4
    2020–
  16. 16
    Pawn's GambitMortal Techniques #22021 · confirmed 1/4
    2021–
  17. 17
    The Century BladeMortal Techniques #32021 · confirmed 1/4
    2021–
  18. 18
    Spirits of VengeanceMortal Techniques #42021 · confirmed 1/4
    2021–
  19. 19
    Titan HoppersTitan Hoppers #12022 · confirmed 1/4
    2022–
  20. 20
    Sins of the MotherWar Eternal #42022 · confirmed 1/4
    2022–
  21. 21
    Death's Beating HeartWar Eternal #52022 · confirmed 1/4
    2022–
  22. 22
    Spire ClimbersTitan Hoppers #22023 · confirmed 1/4
    2023–
  23. 23
    HeraldGod Eater #12024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024–
  24. 24
    DeathlessGod Eater #22024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024–
  25. 25
    DemonGod Eater #32024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024–
  26. 26
    Fleet ChampionsTitan Hoppers #32024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024–
  27. 27
    Black CloaksTitan Hoppers #42025 · confirmed 1/4
    2025–
  28. 28
    HammerfallGod Eater #42026 · confirmed 1/4
    2026–
  29. 29
    Blight WardensTitan Hoppers #52026 · confirmed 1/4
    2026–
  30. 30
    SaintGod Eater #52027 · confirmed 1/4
    2027–

Rob J. Hayes books grouped by series

Each title below is a row in the publication-order table above. None of these groups has a reading-order page of its own on this site.

War Eternal in order

5 books
  1. 1. Along the Razor's Edge
  2. 2. The Lessons Never Learned
  3. 3. From Cold Ashes Risen
  4. 4. Sins of the Mother
  5. 5. Death's Beating Heart

Titan Hoppers in order

5 books
  1. 1. Titan Hoppers
  2. 2. Spire Climbers
  3. 3. Fleet Champions
  4. 4. Black Cloaks
  5. 5. Blight Wardens

God Eater in order

5 books
  1. 1. Herald
  2. 2. Deathless
  3. 3. Demon
  4. 4. Hammerfall
  5. 5. Saint

Ties That Bind in order

4 books
  1. 1. The Bound Folio
  2. 2. The Heresy Within
  3. 3. The Colour of Vengeance
  4. 4. The Price of Faith

Mortal Techniques in order

4 books
  1. 1. Never Die
  2. 2. Pawn's Gambit
  3. 3. The Century Blade
  4. 4. Spirits of Vengeance

It Takes a Thief... in order

2 books
  1. 1. It Takes a Thief to Catch a Sunrise
  2. 2. It Takes a Thief to Start a Fire

Best Laid Plans in order

2 books
  1. 1. The Fifth Empire of Man
  2. 2. Where Loyalties Lie

Standalone books

3 books

3 Rob J. Hayes titles here are not listed as part of any series.

Do you have to read Rob J. Hayes books in order?

You only need to read Rob J. Hayes books in order within each series: the books listed here span 5 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.

Where to start with Rob J. Hayes

Start with The Bound Folio (2012), the earliest published title.

What is the newest Rob J. Hayes book?

Blight Wardens (2026) is the newest Rob J. Hayes book released so far.

Is there a new Rob J. Hayes book coming?

Yes. Saint (2027) is the next Rob J. Hayes book announced in the catalogue. A publication year announced this far ahead moves, so it is worth rechecking: every announced title dated after 2026 sits on the upcoming book releases page.

Rob J. Hayes at a glance

Still publishing
Rob J. Hayes is still publishing. Saint is announced for 2027.
Release pace
Rob J. Hayes books have appeared more than one a year on average.
Length
2,176 pages across the 6 of 30 books with a recorded length, a median of 348 pages each.
Busiest decade
Most Rob J. Hayes books, 17 of 30, were published in the 2020s.

When Rob J. Hayes books were published

Publication distribution by decade, showing when Rob J. Hayes titles appeared. 2020s was the most productive decade with 17 titles.

2010s
12
2020s
17

30 books total across 2 decades. Decade reflects the year each title was first catalogued.