Leviathan books in order

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

"There are five books in the Leviathan series, published between 2009 and 2011."

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

"The first book in the Leviathan series is Leviathan, published in 2009."

Q: "Do you need to read the Leviathan books in order?"

"Reading the Leviathan series in publication order starting with Leviathan (2009) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the five books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Leviathan	2009	Scott Westerfeld	Buy
2	Behemoth	2010	Scott Westerfeld	Buy
3	Besta	2010	Scott Westerfeld	N/A
4	Goliath	2011	Scott Westerfeld	Buy
5	Goliáš	2011	Scott Westerfeld	N/A

Scott Westerfeld’s Leviathan series has five entries published between 2009 and 2011. The core trilogy consists of Leviathan (2009), Behemoth (2010), and Goliath (2011), each named after something massive. Besta (2010) and Goliáš (2011) also appear in the listing, and their titles suggest they may be translated editions of books in the main sequence.

The entire series came out within a tight three-year window, so readers can move through the full run without long gaps between entries. Starting with Leviathan and reading in publication order is the recommended approach, since the story carries forward from book to book. Note that Besta and Goliáš do not have Amazon listings, but the other three books are available through the links in the table above.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Leviathan series?

There are five books in the Leviathan series, published between 2009 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Leviathan series?

The first book in the Leviathan series is Leviathan, published in 2009.

Do you need to read the Leviathan books in order?

Reading the Leviathan series in publication order starting with Leviathan (2009) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the five books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order