Cover of The Strain

The Strain Trilogy books in order A series by Guillermo del Toro

The Strain Trilogy series by Guillermo del Toro has 3 books, from The Strain (Jun 2009) to The Night Eternal (Oct 2011). Read it in order, starting with The Strain.

Reading order: 1 The Strain (2009) · 2 The Fall (2010) · 3 The Night Eternal (2011)

Updated September 2026

All 3 The Strain Trilogy books in order

  1. 1.

    The Strain (Jun 2009)

    505 pages★ 3.8 (13 ratings)Adapted for TV

  2. 2.

    The Fall (Sep 2010)

    308 pages★ 3.6 (7 ratings)

  3. 3.

    The Night Eternal (Oct 2011)

    371 pages★ 3.2 (6 ratings)

The Strain Trilogy on screen

The Strain Trilogy FAQ

How many The Strain Trilogy books are there?
There are 3 The Strain Trilogy books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the The Strain Trilogy books in?
In publication order, starting with The Strain (Jun 2009): 1 The Strain (2009) · 2 The Fall (2010) · 3 The Night Eternal (2011).
What is the first The Strain Trilogy book?
The Strain (Jun 2009).
What is the latest The Strain Trilogy book?
The Night Eternal (Oct 2011).
Is the Strain Trilogy series finished?
There have been no new The Strain Trilogy books since 2011.

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