Resident Evil Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Resident Evil books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Genesis (By: Keith R.A. DeCandido)
Buy on Amazon2004
Apocalypse (By: Keith R.A. DeCandido)
Buy on Amazon2004
Extinction (By: Keith R.A. DeCandido)
Buy on Amazon2007
Retribution
Buy on Amazon2012
The Final Chapter (By: Tim Waggoner)
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Resident Evil series is publication order: 1. Genesis (By: Keith R.A. DeCandido) (2004), 2. Apocalypse (By: Keith R.A. DeCandido) (2004), 3. Extinction (By: Keith R.A. DeCandido) (2007), 4. Retribution (2012), 5. The Final Chapter (By: Tim Waggoner) (2017). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Resident Evil series by John Shirley contains 5 books. The series began in 2004 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Resident Evil series is written by John Shirley. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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