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Imperial Radch books in order A series by Ann Leckie

The Imperial Radch series by Ann Leckie has 3 books, from Ancillary Justice (Oct 2013) to Ancillary Mercy (Oct 2015). Read it in order, starting with Ancillary Justice.

Reading order: 1 Ancillary Justice (2013) · 2 Ancillary Sword (2014) · 3 Ancillary Mercy (2015)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Imperial Radch books in order

  1. 1.

    Ancillary Justice (Oct 2013)

    409 pages★ 3.9 (72 ratings)

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  2. 2.

    Ancillary Sword (Oct 2014)

    416 pages★ 3.9 (57 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    Ancillary Mercy (Oct 2015)

    359 pages★ 4.0 (40 ratings)

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Imperial Radch FAQ

How many Imperial Radch books are there?
There are 3 Imperial Radch books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Imperial Radch books in?
In publication order, starting with Ancillary Justice (Oct 2013): 1 Ancillary Justice (2013) · 2 Ancillary Sword (2014) · 3 Ancillary Mercy (2015).
What is the first Imperial Radch book?
Ancillary Justice (Oct 2013).
What is the latest Imperial Radch book?
Ancillary Mercy (Oct 2015).
Is the Imperial Radch series finished?
There have been no new Imperial Radch books since 2015.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.