Series guide · Pierce Brown
Red Rising: books in order and when the next book comes out
Quick answer · Red God (book 7): no date yet
The next Red Rising book is Red God, the seventh and final book. It was announced in 2022, but Pierce Brown and his publisher have not announced a release date. Brown has said it will be the longest book in the series and could be split in two.
Checked Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · Source: Wikipedia: Pierce Brown
Red Rising books in order
Books 1–3 are the original trilogy; books 4–7 (from Iron Gold) continue the story ten years later from several points of view.
- 1 Red Rising · 2014
- 2 Golden Son · 2015
- 3 Morning Star · 2016
- 4 Iron Gold · 2018
- 5 Dark Age · 2019
- 6 Light Bringer · 2023
- 7 Red God · no release date yet
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Common questions
When does the next Red Rising book come out?
The next Red Rising book is Red God, the seventh and final book. It was announced in 2022, but Pierce Brown and his publisher have not announced a release date. Brown has said it will be the longest book in the series and could be split in two.
How many Red Rising books are there?
There are 6 published Red Rising books, with more on the way.
What order should I read the Red Rising books in?
Books 1–3 are the original trilogy; books 4–7 (from Iron Gold) continue the story ten years later from several points of view.
Who writes the Red Rising books?
Red Rising is written by Pierce Brown.
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