Gormenghast books in order A series by Mervyn Peake
The Gormenghast series by Mervyn Peake has 5 books (4 novels and 1 shorter work), from Titus Groan (1946) to Titus Awakes (1960). Read it in order, starting with Titus Groan.
Reading order: 1 Titus Groan (1946) · 2 Gormenghast (1950) · 3 Boy in Darkness (1956) · 4 Titus Alone (1968) · 5 Titus Awakes (1960)
Updated September 2026
All 5 Gormenghast books in order
- 1.
Titus Groan (1946)
- 2.
Gormenghast (1950)
- 3.
Boy in Darkness (1956)
- 4.
Titus Alone (1968)
- 5.
Titus Awakes (1960)
Gormenghast FAQ
- How many Gormenghast books are there?
- There are 5 Gormenghast books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Gormenghast books in?
- In publication order, starting with Titus Groan (1946): 1 Titus Groan (1946) · 2 Gormenghast (1950) · 3 Boy in Darkness (1956) · 4 Titus Alone (1968) · 5 Titus Awakes (1960).
- What is the first Gormenghast book?
- Titus Groan (1946).
- What is the latest Gormenghast book?
- Titus Awakes (1960).
- Is the Gormenghast series finished?
- There have been no new Gormenghast books since 1960; Mervyn Peake died in 1968.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.