Tales of the Apt Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Tales of the Apt books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Grimdark Magazine: Issue #1 (By: Adrian Collins)
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Spoils of War
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A Time for Grief
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For Love of Distant Shores
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The Scent of Tears (With: Juliet E. McKenna,John Gwynne,Frances Hardinge)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Tales of the Apt series is publication order: 1. Grimdark Magazine: Issue #1 (By: Adrian Collins) (2014), 2. Spoils of War (2016), 3. A Time for Grief (2017), 4. For Love of Distant Shores (2018), 5. The Scent of Tears (With: Juliet E. McKenna,John Gwynne,Frances Hardinge) (2018). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Tales of the Apt series by Adrian Tchaikovsky contains 5 books. The series began in 2014 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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