Zer0es

Q: "How many books are in the Zer0es series?"

"There are two books in the Zer0es series, published between 2015 and 2016."

Q: "What is the first book in the Zer0es series?"

"The first book in the Zer0es series is Zeroes, published in 2015."

Q: "Are Zeroes and Invasive directly connected?"

"The two books share a world and some thematic DNA, but Invasive follows a different main character and a different threat. Zeroes is about hackers and artificial intelligence, while Invasive is about genetically engineered ants being used as a weapon. They can be read independently, though reading Zeroes first gives some extra context."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Zeroes	2015	Chuck Wendig	Buy
2	Invasive	2016	Chuck Wendig	Buy

The Zer0es series by Chuck Wendig is a pair of techno-thrillers published by Harper Voyager. Zeroes (2015) brings together five hackers who are arrested for various cybercrimes and given a choice: go to prison or work for the government at a remote facility called the Lodge. What starts as a straightforward covert operation goes sideways when the hackers discover that the program they are part of is connected to an artificial intelligence with its own agenda.

Invasive (2016) shifts focus to Hannah Stander, an FBI consultant and futurist who investigates a body found covered in genetically modified ants. The trail leads to a remote island laboratory and a bio-engineering project with terrifying implications. While the book has a different protagonist and premise, it takes place in the same world as Zeroes and shares its anxieties about technology being weaponized.

Both books are fast reads with short chapters and a thriller pace. Wendig brings the same energy he puts into his horror and fantasy work, just aimed at near-future technology instead of the supernatural. The series reflects real concerns about surveillance, AI development, and the potential misuse of genetic engineering.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Zer0es series?

There are two books in the Zer0es series, published between 2015 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Zer0es series?

The first book in the Zer0es series is Zeroes, published in 2015.

Are Zeroes and Invasive directly connected?

The two books share a world and some thematic DNA, but Invasive follows a different main character and a different threat. Zeroes is about hackers and artificial intelligence, while Invasive is about genetically engineered ants being used as a weapon. They can be read independently, though reading Zeroes first gives some extra context.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order