Corpus

Q: "How many books are in the Corpus series?"

"There are five books in the Corpus series, published between 2012 and 2015."

Q: "What is the first book in the Corpus series?"

"The first book in the Corpus series is Origin, published in 2012."

Q: "Do the Corpus books need to be read in order?"

"While the Corpus books share thematic connections around genetic engineering and scientific ethics, each book features different main characters and settings. Origin is the best starting point, but the books can largely be read independently."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Origin	2012	Jessica Khoury	Buy
2	The Sign of the Jaguar	2013	Jessica Khoury	N/A
3	Kalahari	2015	Jessica Khoury	Buy
4	Vitro	2015	Jessica Khoury	Buy
5	The Last Witness	2015	Jessica Khoury	N/A

The Corpus series by Jessica Khoury explores the dark side of genetic science through a young adult lens. Origin (2012) introduces Pia, a girl engineered to be immortal in a hidden Amazonian compound, who begins to question everything she has been told about her existence.

Subsequent books expand the world with new characters and locations while maintaining the series’ focus on scientific ethics, corporate secrecy, and the human cost of playing with genetics. The series moves from the Amazon rainforest to the Kalahari desert, keeping the tension high across diverse, isolated settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Corpus series?

There are five books in the Corpus series, published between 2012 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Corpus series?

The first book in the Corpus series is Origin, published in 2012.

Do the Corpus books need to be read in order?

While the Corpus books share thematic connections around genetic engineering and scientific ethics, each book features different main characters and settings. Origin is the best starting point, but the books can largely be read independently.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order