Resident Evil Books in Order

5
Books
2004
First Book
2017
Latest Book
14
Years

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

1

Genesis (By: Keith R.A. DeCandido)

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2004

2

Apocalypse (By: Keith R.A. DeCandido)

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2004

3

Extinction (By: Keith R.A. DeCandido)

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2007

4

Retribution (By: John Shirley)

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2012

5

The Final Chapter

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2017

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 (By: John Shirley) (2012), 5. The Final Chapter (2017). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Resident Evil series by Tim Waggoner contains 5 books. The series began in 2004 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

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