Restarting the Apocalypse books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Restarting the Apocalypse series?"

"There are four books in the Restarting the Apocalypse series, published between 2025 and 2026."

Q: "What is the first book in the Restarting the Apocalypse series?"

"The first book in the Restarting the Apocalypse series is Restarting the Apocalypse, published in 2025."

Q: "Is the Restarting the Apocalypse series complete?"

"The series is ongoing as of 2026, with four books published: Restarting the Apocalypse and Against Ruin's Fate (both 2025), and A Future Promise and Old Trials Anew (both 2026). Additional books may follow."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Restarting the Apocalypse	2025	Michael Chatfield	Buy
2	Against Ruin’s Fate	2025	Michael Chatfield	Buy
3	A Future Promise	2026	Michael Chatfield	Buy
4	Old Trials Anew	2026	Michael Chatfield	Buy

Restarting the Apocalypse is Michael Chatfield’s most recent series, with the first two books published in 2025 and two more in 2026. The premise — confronting an apocalypse that has already happened once — gives Chatfield a framework for combining his progression fantasy mechanics with a second-chance narrative.

The series is still in progress, with four books out and the story continuing to develop.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Restarting the Apocalypse series?

There are four books in the Restarting the Apocalypse series, published between 2025 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Restarting the Apocalypse series?

The first book in the Restarting the Apocalypse series is Restarting the Apocalypse, published in 2025.

Is the Restarting the Apocalypse series complete?

The series is ongoing as of 2026, with four books published: Restarting the Apocalypse and Against Ruin’s Fate (both 2025), and A Future Promise and Old Trials Anew (both 2026). Additional books may follow.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order