Arc of a Scythe books in order A series by Neal Shusterman
The Arc of a Scythe series by Neal Shusterman has 3 books, from Scythe (2016) to Mindworks: An Uncanny Compendium of Short Fiction (2025). Read it in order, starting with Scythe.
Reading order: 1 Scythe (2016) · 2 Thunderhead (2018) · 3 Mindworks: An Uncanny Compendium of Short Fiction (2025)
Updated September 2026
All 3 Arc of a Scythe books in order
- 1.
Scythe (2016)
- 2.
Thunderhead (2018), also published as Gleanings: Stories from the Arc of a Scythe
- 3.
Mindworks: An Uncanny Compendium of Short Fiction (2025)
Arc of a Scythe FAQ
- How many Arc of a Scythe books are there?
- There are 3 Arc of a Scythe books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Arc of a Scythe books in?
- In publication order, starting with Scythe (2016): 1 Scythe (2016) · 2 Thunderhead (2018) · 3 Mindworks: An Uncanny Compendium of Short Fiction (2025).
- What is the first Arc of a Scythe book?
- Scythe (2016).
- What is the latest Arc of a Scythe book?
- Mindworks: An Uncanny Compendium of Short Fiction (2025).
- Is the Arc of a Scythe series finished?
- No, Neal Shusterman is still adding to it.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.