The The Locked Tomb is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Tamsyn Muir, made up of 4 books published between 2019 and 2024. It begins with Gideon the Ninth (2019), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Alecto the Ninth (2024), spanning 5 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | |||
| 1 | Gideon the Ninth | 2019 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 2 | Harrow the Ninth | 2020 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Nona the Ninth | 2022 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Alecto the NinthLatest | 2024 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
The Locked Tomb series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Locked Tomb series?
Start with Gideon the Ninth (2019), the first book in the The Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the The Locked Tomb series?
There are 4 books in the The Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir, published between 2019 and 2024.
What is the first book in the The Locked Tomb series?
The first book in the The Locked Tomb series is Gideon the Ninth, published in 2019 by Tamsyn Muir.
What is the latest book in the The Locked Tomb series?
The most recent book in the The Locked Tomb series is Alecto the Ninth (2024) by Tamsyn Muir.
About the Locked Tomb series
Tamsyn Muir's Locked Tomb is one of the most original and dazzling science-fantasy series in years — famously pitched as "lesbian necromancers in space." In a decaying empire of nine houses, the swordswoman Gideon is bound to the brilliant, infuriating necromancer Harrowhark as they're summoned to a deadly puzzle-box trial that will remake them both.
Muir's voice is unlike anything else: meme-laced humour and shitposting energy braided with genuine grief, gothic horror, and intricate mystery. The books are demanding, rewarding rereads, and fiercely beloved.
Start with "Gideon the Ninth," then "Harrow the Nine" — and trust the disorientation; it's deliberate. Read in order, because each book recontextualises the last.