Pilgrim

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

"There are two books in the Pilgrim series, published between 2013 and 2024."

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

"The first book in the Pilgrim series is I Am Pilgrim, published in 2013."

Q: "Do you need to read I Am Pilgrim before The Year of the Locust?"

"While both books feature the same protagonist, The Year of the Locust works as a standalone thriller. Reading I Am Pilgrim first gives you more background on the main character, but it is not strictly required."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	I Am Pilgrim	2013	Terry Hayes	Buy
2	The Year of the Locust	2024	Terry Hayes	Buy

The Pilgrim series by Terry Hayes follows a man known only as Pilgrim, a former top-secret intelligence operative with a particular set of skills. I Am Pilgrim (2013) introduces him as a retired agent pulled back into the field when a plot involving a weaponized virus threatens millions. The book became a word-of-mouth bestseller, praised for its scope and relentless pacing.

The Year of the Locust arrived in 2024, more than a decade after the first book. This sequel sends Pilgrim on another high-stakes mission that spans multiple countries and timelines. Hayes draws on his screenwriting experience to deliver chase sequences and plot twists that read like a film playing out on the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Pilgrim series?

There are two books in the Pilgrim series, published between 2013 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Pilgrim series?

The first book in the Pilgrim series is I Am Pilgrim, published in 2013.

Do you need to read I Am Pilgrim before The Year of the Locust?

While both books feature the same protagonist, The Year of the Locust works as a standalone thriller. Reading I Am Pilgrim first gives you more background on the main character, but it is not strictly required.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order