Fear the Reaper books in order

The Fear the Reaper series by Brent Towns is a ten-book series running from 2019 to 2025, starting with Reaper vs. Ripper.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Reaper vs. Ripper - Brent Towns N/A
2 Tooth & Nail 2019 Brent Towns Buy
3 Center Mass 2020 Brent Towns Buy
4 Darkness Upon Us 2025 Brent Towns Buy
5 Deep Black 2022 Brent Towns Buy
6 Born of the Reaper 2022 Brent Towns Buy
7 Death Stalker 2023 Brent Towns Buy
8 Dead Tomorrow 2023 Brent Towns Buy
9 Die This Day 2025 Brent Towns Buy
10 Kane 2025 Brent Towns Buy

The Fear the Reaper series by Brent Towns kicked off in 2019 with Reaper vs. Ripper and has grown to ten books over six years. The pace has been steady — two books a year in 2022 and 2023, with another pair arriving in 2025 — giving the series a tight, ongoing feel rather than the long waits common in action fiction.

The titles alone tell you what to expect: Death Stalker, Dead Tomorrow, Die This Day. The series leans hard into its action roots, with names that signal high stakes and a body count. Kane, the tenth entry, marks the most recent chapter in a run that shows no signs of slowing down. Starting from the beginning with Reaper vs. Ripper is the right call, as the characters carry through from book to book.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Fear the Reaper series?

There are ten books in the Fear the Reaper series, published between 2019 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Fear the Reaper series?

The first book in the Fear the Reaper series is Reaper vs. Ripper.

Do you need to read the Fear the Reaper books in order?

Reading the Fear the Reaper series in publication order starting with Reaper vs. Ripper (2019) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the ten books.

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