When Is Red God (Red Rising Book 7) Coming Out?
Red God has no release date. Pierce Brown said it will not be out “this summer” (2026) and that he will release it “when it’s ready” (Winter is Coming).
Last checked: · Source: Winter is Coming – Red God not this summer
Latest updates
- Brown: over a thousand pages drafted, planned as the seventh and final book; not coming summer 2026. [source: Winter is Coming – Red God not this summer]
Books in order
| # | Title | First published | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Rising | January 28, 2014 [source: ISFDB – Red Rising (title record)] | AmazonBookshop |
| 2 | Golden Son | January 1, 2015 [source: ISFDB – Golden Son (title record)] | AmazonBookshop |
| 3 | Morning Star | February 3, 2016 [source: ISFDB – Morning Star (title record)] | AmazonBookshop |
| 4 | Iron Gold | January 16, 2018 [source: ISFDB – Iron Gold (title record)] | AmazonBookshop |
| 5 | Dark Age | July 30, 2019 [source: ISFDB – Dark Age (title record)] | AmazonBookshop |
| 6 | Light Bringer | July 25, 2023 [source: ISFDB – Light Bringer (title record)] | AmazonBookshop |
| 7 | Red God | — | AmazonBookshop |
Dates are shown only where we have a source. “—” means we haven't sourced that date yet.
What we know about the next book
- Length: Brown describes a roughly 225,000-word manuscript in multiple drafts. [source: Winter is Coming – Red God not this summer]
Rumors (unconfirmed)
- Unconfirmed Retailer '2027' listings are placeholders; no publisher date exists.
FAQ
When is Red God (Red Rising Book 7) coming out?
Red God has no release date. Pierce Brown said it will not be out “this summer” (2026) and that he will release it “when it’s ready” (Winter is Coming).
Is Red Rising finished?
No, the series is ongoing.
What order should I read Red Rising?
In publication order, as listed in the books table on this page.
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