Tory Brennan (Virals) books in order

A young adult science fiction series co-written by Brendan Reichs and Kathy Reichs, following Tory Brennan and her friends who gain superhuman abilities from a mutated virus.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Shock 2009 Brendan Reichs Buy
2 Virals 2010 Brendan Reichs Buy
3 Seizure 2011 Brendan Reichs Buy
4 Shift 2013 Brendan Reichs Buy
5 Code 2013 Brendan Reichs Buy
6 Swipe 2013 Brendan Reichs Buy
7 Exposure 2014 Brendan Reichs Buy
8 Terminal 2015 Brendan Reichs Buy
9 Spike 2016 Brendan Reichs Buy
10 Trace Evidence 2016 Brendan Reichs Buy

The Tory Brennan (Virals) series follows a group of teenagers on a South Carolina island who are accidentally exposed to a mutant strain of canine parvovirus. The virus gives them enhanced senses and wolf-like abilities, which they use to solve mysteries and survive dangerous situations.

Co-written by Brendan Reichs and his mother Kathy Reichs, the ten-book series ran from 2009 to 2016. The books mix science fiction elements with mystery plots, as Tory and her pack use their abilities to investigate crimes and uncover secrets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Tory Brennan (Virals) series?

There are ten books in the Tory Brennan (Virals) series, published between 2009 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Tory Brennan (Virals) series?

The first book in the Tory Brennan (Virals) series is Shock, published in 2009.

Do the Virals books connect to the Temperance Brennan (Bones) series?

The Virals series features Tory Brennan, the grand-niece of Temperance Brennan from Kathy Reichs’s adult series. While the connection exists, the Virals books are standalone young adult novels that can be read without any knowledge of the Bones series.

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