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Marathon Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Marathon 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 Marathon series? Start with "Bad Cargo" (2022) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Marathon reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Bad Cargo
2022
Hidden World
2022
Trapped
2022
Lost Star
2022
War Dead
2022
Captive
2022
Lost
2022
Finished
2022
Envoy
2022
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