Scavenger books in order

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

"There are three books in the Scavenger series, published between 2001 and 2003."

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

"The first book in the Scavenger series is Shadow, published in 2001."

Q: "How does the Scavenger trilogy connect to Parker's other series?"

"The Scavenger trilogy is a standalone series set in its own world, separate from the Fencer and Engineer trilogies. While Parker's books share thematic interests in craftsmanship and the costs of knowledge, each trilogy has its own setting and cast. You can start with any of them."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Shadow	2001	K.J. Parker	Buy
2	Pattern	2002	K.J. Parker	Buy
3	Memory	2003	K.J. Parker	Buy

The Scavenger trilogy opens with a man waking up in a heap of dead bodies with no idea who he is. The series follows him as he pieces together his identity, and the answers turn out to be far more dangerous than the questions. Parker uses the amnesia premise to explore how identity shapes morality. The protagonist may have been a good man or a terrible one, and the truth changes everything about how the reader sees him.

Shadow, Pattern, and Memory were published between 2001 and 2003, making this Parker’s second major trilogy after the Fencer books. The writing is full of Parker’s trademark dry humor and attention to practical detail, whether the characters are tanning leather or debating theology. Of his early trilogies, this one has the most personal stakes, since the central mystery is not about a war or a political crisis but about one person’s past.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Scavenger series?

There are three books in the Scavenger series, published between 2001 and 2003.

What is the first book in the Scavenger series?

The first book in the Scavenger series is Shadow, published in 2001.

How does the Scavenger trilogy connect to Parker's other series?

The Scavenger trilogy is a standalone series set in its own world, separate from the Fencer and Engineer trilogies. While Parker’s books share thematic interests in craftsmanship and the costs of knowledge, each trilogy has its own setting and cast. You can start with any of them.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order