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Utterly Dark books in order A series by Philip Reeve

The Utterly Dark series by Philip Reeve has 3 books (2 novels and 1 shorter work), from Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep (2021) to Utterly Dark and the Tides of Time (2023). Read it in order, starting with Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep.

Reading order: 1 Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep (2021) · 2 Utterly Dark and the Heart of the Wild (2022) · 3 Utterly Dark and the Tides of Time (2023)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Utterly Dark books in order

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    Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep (2021)

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    Utterly Dark and the Heart of the Wild (2022)

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    Utterly Dark and the Tides of Time (2023)

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Utterly Dark FAQ

How many Utterly Dark books are there?
There are 3 Utterly Dark books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Utterly Dark books in?
In publication order, starting with Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep (2021): 1 Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep (2021) · 2 Utterly Dark and the Heart of the Wild (2022) · 3 Utterly Dark and the Tides of Time (2023).
What is the first Utterly Dark book?
Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep (2021).
What is the latest Utterly Dark book?
Utterly Dark and the Tides of Time (2023).
Is the Utterly Dark series finished?
No, Philip Reeve is still adding to it.
Did Philip Reeve write other series?
Yes: Mortal Engines Quartet, Larklight trilogy, Fever Crumb tetralogy and Railhead trilogy.

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