Descent Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Descent books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Death's Hand
Buy on Amazon2006
Death's Avatar
Buy on Amazon2011
The Darkest Gate
Buy on Amazon2012
Dark Union
Buy on Amazon2012
Damnation Marked
Buy on Amazon2012
Dire Blood
Buy on Amazon2012
Defying Fate
Buy on Amazon2013
Paradise Damned
Buy on Amazon2013
Showdown: A Descentverse Event
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Descent series is publication order: 1. Death's Hand (2006), 2. Death's Avatar (2011), 3. The Darkest Gate (2012), 4. Dark Union (2012), 5. Damnation Marked (2012), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Descent series by S.M. Reine contains 9 books. The series began in 2006 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Descent series is written by S.M. Reine. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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