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Tiamat's Wrath
The eighth Expanse novel is set under the rule of a new, powerful empire that now controls the settled worlds. A scattered resistance tries to hit back, and the old crew pursues its own risky plans. It needs the earlier books.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2019
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 534
- Format
- Book 8 of 9 in The Expanse
Read this if you are following the Expanse and want its story to keep tightening toward the endgame.
Skip this if you are new to the series, as this is far along and spoils a lot.
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Quick answers about Tiamat's Wrath
- What is Tiamat's Wrath about?
- The eighth Expanse novel is set under the rule of a new, powerful empire that now controls the settled worlds. A scattered resistance tries to hit back, and the old crew pursues its own risky plans. It needs the earlier books.
- Who should read Tiamat's Wrath?
- Read it if you are following the Expanse and want its story to keep tightening toward the endgame. Skip it if you are new to the series, as this is far along and spoils a lot.
- How long and how fast is Tiamat's Wrath?
- It is a medium-paced, long read of about 534 pages, first published in 2019.
- Does Tiamat's Wrath have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, War, Death.
- Can I borrow Tiamat's Wrath for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Tiamat's Wrath; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Tiamat's Wrath?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Ancillary Justice, All Systems Red, Old Man's War.
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