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Apex Trilogy Books in Order

3
Books
2009
First Book
2012
Latest Book
4
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Apex Trilogy books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: March 2026

Quick Answer

What order should I read the Apex Trilogy series? Start with "Dead Mech" (2009) and follow publication order through all 3 books.

The complete Apex Trilogy reading order is listed below in publication sequence.

Publication Order

1
Dead Mech cover

Dead Mech

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2009

2
The Americans cover

The Americans

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2011

3
Metal and Ash cover

Metal and Ash

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2012

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