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Laundry Files

by Charles Stross

18 books Started 2004 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Laundry Files is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Charles Stross, made up of 18 books published between 2004 and 2025. It begins with The Atrocity Archives (2004), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is A Conventional Boy (2025), spanning 21 years of storytelling.

18books
21years active
3decades
~1.2yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 The Atrocity Archives 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Jennifer Morgue 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Pimpf (Short Story) 2006 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
4 Down on the Farm (Short Story) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Equoid (Short Story) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Overtime (Short Story) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Fuller Memorandum 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Apocalypse Codex 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Rhesus Chart 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Annihilation Score 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Nightmare Stacks 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Delirium Brief 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Labyrinth Index 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
14 Dead Lies Dreaming 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Quantum of Nightmares 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Escape from Yokai Land (Short Story) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Season of Skulls 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 A Conventional BoyLatest 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Laundry Files series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Laundry Files series?

Start with The Atrocity Archives (2004), the first book in the Laundry Files series by Charles Stross. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Laundry Files series?

There are 18 books in the Laundry Files series by Charles Stross, published between 2004 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Laundry Files series?

The first book in the Laundry Files series is The Atrocity Archives, published in 2004 by Charles Stross.

What is the latest book in the Laundry Files series?

The most recent book in the Laundry Files series is A Conventional Boy (2025) by Charles Stross.

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About Charles Stross

Charles Stross (born 1964) is a British science fiction and fantasy writer. After graduating from the University of Leeds with a degree in computer science and philosophy, he worked as a software engineer before turning to writing full-time. Stross is known for his critically acclaimed works that blend science fiction with elements of horror, mystery, and espionage. Notable works include the Laundry Files series, the Merchant Princes series, and the Bobiverse series. His novel "Accelerando" won the Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel in 2006. Stross has also received the Hugo Award, the British Fantasy Award, and the Arthur C. Clarke Award. His work has been praised for its intricate worldbuilding, sharp wit, and exploration of cutting-edge scientific concepts.

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