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Mark Renton books in order A series by Irvine Welsh

The Mark Renton series by Irvine Welsh has 5 books, from Trainspotting (1993) to Dead Men's Trousers (2018). Read it in order, starting with Trainspotting.

Reading order: 1 Trainspotting (1993) · 2 Porno (2002) · 3 Skagboys (2012) · 4 The Blade Artist (2016) · 5 Dead Men's Trousers (2018)

Updated September 2026

All 5 Mark Renton books in order

  1. 1.

    Trainspotting (1993)

    352 pages★ 4.1 (25 ratings)Adapted for film

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  2. 2.

    Porno (Aug 2002)

    490 pages★ 3.0 (5 ratings)Adapted for film

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  3. 3.

    Skagboys (Sep 2012)

    593 pages

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  4. 4.

    The Blade Artist (2016)

    288 pages

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  5. 5.

    Dead Men's Trousers (2018)

    384 pages

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Mark Renton FAQ

How many Mark Renton books are there?
There are 5 Mark Renton books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Mark Renton books in?
In publication order, starting with Trainspotting (1993): 1 Trainspotting (1993) · 2 Porno (2002) · 3 Skagboys (2012) · 4 The Blade Artist (2016) · 5 Dead Men's Trousers (2018).
What is the first Mark Renton book?
Trainspotting (1993).
What is the latest Mark Renton book?
Dead Men's Trousers (2018).
Is the Mark Renton series finished?
There have been no new Mark Renton books since 2018.

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