The Expanse Book Chapter Count Comparison (9 Novels)
Compare all 9 Expanse novel chapter counts, from Leviathan Falls 49 to Cibola Burn 56. Orbit contents data in a linked converter with bars and full table.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leviathan Wakes 55 numbered chapters. Holden 28 plus Miller 27. | 55 chapters | 2011 Orbit book 1 | Orbit first edition contents: Holden 28 plus Miller 27 |
| Caliban's War 54 numbered chapters. Four point of view lines. | 54 chapters | 2012 Orbit book 2 | Orbit first edition contents: 54 numbered chapters |
| Abaddon's Gate 53 numbered chapters. Prologue plus epilogue stay out. | 53 chapters | 2013 Orbit book 3 | Orbit first edition contents: Chapters One to Fifty-Three |
| Cibola Burn 56 numbered chapters. Tops the table. | 56 chapters | 2014 Orbit book 4 | Orbit first edition contents: Chapter One Basia to Chapter Fifty-Six Holden |
| Nemesis Games 51 numbered chapters. Rocinante crew split. | 51 chapters | 2015 Orbit book 5 | Orbit contents: Prologue Filip, Chapters One to Fifty-One, Epilogue |
| Babylon's Ashes 53 numbered chapters. Sixteen point of view lines, the widest split. | 53 chapters | 2016 Orbit book 6 | Orbit first edition contents: 53 numbered chapters |
| Persepolis Rising 52 numbered chapters. Laconia return after the time jump. | 52 chapters | 2017 Orbit book 7 | Orbit contents: Prologue, Chapters 2 to 53 numbered, Epilogue |
| Tiamat's Wrath 50 numbered chapters. | 50 chapters | 2019 Orbit book 8 | Orbit first edition contents: Prologue, Chapters 1 to 50, Interlude, Epilogue |
| Leviathan Falls 49 numbered chapters. Sits at the base. | 49 chapters | 2021 Orbit book 9 finale | Orbit first edition contents: Chapters 1 to 49 plus Dreamer interludes, Epilogue |
About this converter
Expanse novel chapter counts run 49 to 56 across the nine main books. Leviathan Wakes holds 55 numbered chapters. Caliban's War holds 54. Abaddon's Gate holds 53. Cibola Burn holds 56 and tops the table. Nemesis Games holds 51. Babylon's Ashes holds 53. Persepolis Rising holds 52. Tiamat's Wrath holds 50. Leviathan Falls holds 49 and sits at the base. Counts here are numbered chapters only. Prologues, epilogues and interludes stay out so books compare cleanly. Every value traces to Orbit first edition tables of contents.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. One box holds a count of the first book, one holds the matching count of the second, one holds total chapters. Try Cibola Burn against Leviathan Falls to see the longest against the shortest.
A separate live set covers expanse episode-runtimes, expanse-book-pages and expanse ships, so this page stays distinct by rowing book chapters only. Leviathan Wakes counts Holden 28 plus Miller 27. Cibola Burn runs to Chapter Fifty-Six. Nemesis Games runs to Chapter Fifty-One. Babylon's Ashes sums to 53 across sixteen point of view lines. Interludes for the Investigator and the Dreamers stay out.
FAQ
Which Expanse book has the most chapters?
Cibola Burn with 56 numbered chapters, from Chapter One Basia to Chapter Fifty-Six Holden.
Which Expanse book has the fewest chapters?
Leviathan Falls with 49 numbered chapters.
Do prologues and epilogues count here?
No. Only numbered chapters count. Prologues, epilogues and interludes stay out.
Where are these counts from?
Orbit first edition tables of contents, cross checked against point of view sums.
Sources
- Corey, J.S.A. Leviathan Wakes Orbit 2011 contents: 55 numbered chapters
- Corey, J.S.A. Caliban's War Orbit 2012 and Abaddon's Gate Orbit 2013 contents: 54 and 53 numbered chapters
- Corey, J.S.A. Cibola Burn Orbit 2014, Nemesis Games Orbit 2015, Babylon's Ashes Orbit 2016 contents: 56, 51 and 53 numbered chapters
- Corey, J.S.A. Persepolis Rising Orbit 2017, Tiamat's Wrath Orbit 2019, Leviathan Falls Orbit 2021 contents: 52, 50 and 49 numbered chapters
Last verified: 2026-10-07 · 9 entries
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