Is The Expanse finished?
CompleteThe Expanse · James S. A. Corey
Yes. All nine novels are out, from Leviathan Wakes in 2011 to Leviathan Falls in 2021, and the main story lands its ending. There are also nine novellas around the edges, but the nine-book spine is complete on its own.
9
books
503
chapters tracked
2021
latest book
The books, in order
- 1. Leviathan Wakes (2011)
- 2. Caliban’s War (2012)
- 3. Abaddon’s Gate (2013)
- 4. Cibola Burn (2014)
- 5. Nemesis Games (2015)
- 6. Babylon’s Ashes (2016)
- 7. Persepolis Rising (2017)
- 8. Tiamat’s Wrath (2019)
- 9. Leviathan Falls (2021)
Read the nine novels in publication order, Leviathan Wakes through Leviathan Falls. The novellas slot in between and are a nice extra, but you can skip them and lose nothing essential.
Read it without spoilers: set how far you are and every page filters to exactly that point.
Related questions
How many Expanse books are there?
Nine novels, plus nine shorter novellas set in the same world.
What order should I read The Expanse in?
Publication order for the novels. Novellas are optional and slot in between.
Is The Expanse finished?
Yes. The ninth novel, Leviathan Falls, ended the series in 2021.
Is it safe to start The Expanse?
Yes. The whole nine-book story is out and complete.
Sources
- Wikipedia: The Expanse (novel series)
- Wikipedia: Leviathan Falls (the ninth and final book)
- Without Spoilers: chapter-precise book and chapter counts
Facts last verified July 2026.