Dead Space books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Dead Space series?"

"There are two books in the Dead Space series, published between 2010 and 2012."

Q: "What is the first book in the Dead Space series?"

"The first book in the Dead Space series is Martyr, published in 2010."

Q: "Do I need to play the Dead Space games to read the books?"

"The novels expand on the game's universe but tell their own stories. They are set in the same world of deep-space mining and necromorph outbreaks, and fans of the games will recognize the setting. New readers can follow the books without game knowledge, though some context helps."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Martyr	2010	Brian B.K. Evenson	Buy
2	Catalyst	2012	Brian B.K. Evenson	Buy

Brian Evenson wrote two tie-in novels for the Dead Space video game franchise, bringing his literary horror sensibilities to a science fiction setting. The games are known for their atmosphere of isolation and cosmic dread aboard a mining ship overrun by reanimated creatures, and Evenson’s novels capture that same claustrophobic tension.

The Dead Space books represent an unusual corner of Evenson’s catalog. His literary fiction and short stories are known for their restraint, while the game tie-ins allow for more visceral horror. The combination of Evenson’s prose style with the franchise’s established world produced books that satisfy both gamers and horror fiction readers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Dead Space series?

There are two books in the Dead Space series, published between 2010 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Dead Space series?

The first book in the Dead Space series is Martyr, published in 2010.

Do I need to play the Dead Space games to read the books?

The novels expand on the game’s universe but tell their own stories. They are set in the same world of deep-space mining and necromorph outbreaks, and fans of the games will recognize the setting. New readers can follow the books without game knowledge, though some context helps.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order