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Inhibitor Cycle books in order A series by Alastair Reynolds

The Inhibitor Cycle series by Alastair Reynolds has 4 books, from Revelation Space (Mar 2000) to Inhibitor Phase (Aug 2021). Read it in order, starting with Revelation Space.

Reading order: 1 Revelation Space (2000) · 2 Redemption Ark (2002) · 3 Absolution Gap (2003) · 4 Inhibitor Phase (2021)

Updated September 2026

All 4 Inhibitor Cycle books in order

  1. 1.

    Revelation Space (Mar 2000)

    560 pages★ 3.7 (50 ratings)

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  2. 2.

    Redemption Ark (Jun 2002)

    608 pages

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  3. 3.

    Absolution Gap (Nov 2003)

    672 pages★ 3.8 (18 ratings)

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  4. 4.

    Inhibitor Phase (Aug 2021)

    432 pages

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Inhibitor Cycle FAQ

How many Inhibitor Cycle books are there?
There are 4 Inhibitor Cycle books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Inhibitor Cycle books in?
In publication order, starting with Revelation Space (Mar 2000): 1 Revelation Space (2000) · 2 Redemption Ark (2002) · 3 Absolution Gap (2003) · 4 Inhibitor Phase (2021).
What is the first Inhibitor Cycle book?
Revelation Space (Mar 2000).
What is the latest Inhibitor Cycle book?
Inhibitor Phase (Aug 2021).
Is the Inhibitor Cycle series finished?
There have been no new Inhibitor Cycle books since 2021.
Did Alastair Reynolds write other series?
Yes: A Prefect Dreyfus Emergency and Poseidon's Children.

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