The Savages books in order

The Savages series by Matt Whyman is a darkly comic trilogy about a suburban family hiding a terrible secret — they're cannibals.
Series · Dark Comedy · Young Adult · Horror · Satire

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Savages 2013 Matt Whyman Buy
2 American Savage 2014 Matt Whyman Buy
3 Savage Ruin 2022 Matt Whyman N/A

The Savages is Matt Whyman’s most distinctive creation — a family of cannibals living in suburban London, hosting dinner parties and attending school events while secretly sourcing their meals from less conventional suppliers. The trilogy plays the premise for dark comedy, treating the Savages’ lifestyle as just another domestic complication.

The series runs three books from 2013 to 2022, and Whyman uses the absurd setup to satirize suburban conformity and family dynamics. American Savage takes the family to the United States, while Savage Ruin returns for a final reckoning with their secret.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Savages series?

There are three books in the The Savages series, published between 2013 and 2022.

What is the first book in the The Savages series?

The first book in the The Savages series is The Savages, published in 2013.

What is The Savages series about?

The Savages follows the Savage family, who appear to be a perfectly normal suburban household but are secretly cannibals. The trilogy tracks the family’s increasingly desperate attempts to maintain their cover as outsiders threaten to expose them, played for dark comedy throughout.

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