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The Collapse Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Collapse books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the The Collapse series? Start with "Time Bomb" (2019) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete The Collapse reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Time Bomb
2019
Paradox Rising
2019
Doomsday Clock
2019
Five Minutes to Midnight
2019
Fade to Black
2019
Conundrum
2020
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