First Wave Books in Order

How many First Wave books are there?

First Wave has 8 books, released in 2025.

First Wave Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 8 First Wave books in the order they were published, with the release year and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of November 2026.

Is there a chronological order for First Wave?

No separate chronological order is on record for First Wave, because none of the book listings this catalogue draws on publishes one; the publication order above is the only order given.

Do you have to read First Wave books in order?

You should read the First Wave books in publication order, the order of the numbered table above. The catalogue does not record whether each First Wave book also stands alone.

Where to start with First Wave

Start with The Derelict (2025), the earliest published title.

What is the newest First Wave book?

Aliens (2025) is the newest First Wave book released so far.

Is there a new First Wave book coming?

No next First Wave book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.

First Wave at a glance

Still running

First Wave is still running, with a title published as recently as 2025.

Release pace

First Wave books have appeared more than one a year on average.

Busiest decade

Most First Wave books, 8 of 8, were published in the 2020s.