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Arc of a Scythe · Neal Shusterman
When is the next Arc of a Scythe book coming out?
The next Arc of a Scythe book, Rising Thunder, comes out on 1 December 2026. It's a companion to the main series.
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Release information last checked 26 October 2026.
Arc of a Scythe books in order
2016Book 1Scythe
2018Book 2Thunderhead
2019Book 3The Toll
Companion stories
1 December 2026CompanionRising Thunder
2022CompanionGleanings: Stories from the Arc of a Scythe
What Arc of a Scythe is about
From the description of Scythe, the first book.
A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now Scythes are the only ones who can end life—and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control. Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe—a role that neither wants. These teens must master the “art” of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own. Scythe is the first novel of a thrilling new series by National Book Award–winning author Neal Shusterman in which Citra and Rowan learn that a perfect world comes only with a heavy price.
Arc of a Scythe at a glance
- Author
- Neal Shusterman
- Books published
- 3
- Companion stories
- 2
- Still to come
- 1
- First book published
- 2016
- Next release
- 1 December 2026
Questions readers ask
When is the next Arc of a Scythe book coming out?
The next Arc of a Scythe book, Rising Thunder, comes out on 1 December 2026. It's a companion to the main series.
How many books are in Arc of a Scythe?
3 books have been published in Arc of a Scythe so far, plus 1 companion story, and one more is on the way.
What order should I read Arc of a Scythe in?
Read the main books in order: 1. Scythe, 2. Thunderhead, 3. The Toll. The 2 companions can be read alongside them.
Is Arc of a Scythe finished?
No. The next Arc of a Scythe book, Rising Thunder, comes out on 1 December 2026. It's a companion to the main series.
How will I know when the next Arc of a Scythe book is announced?
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