Chris Hadfield Reading Order
1 series · 9 books
Chris Hadfield is a retired Canadian astronaut and former fighter pilot whose remarkable career spans spacewalks, Space Shuttle missions, and command of the International Space Station. Drawing on his extensive experience in aerospace, military service, and scientific exploration, he writes science fiction and narrative works that bring authentic technical knowledge and genuine wonder to stories about space and human achievement. His novels combine rigorous attention to scientific detail with compelling storytelling, offering readers narratives grounded in the expertise of someone who has actually lived and worked in the extreme environments he describes.
Standalone Novels Series
9 books
Start with An Astronauts Guide to Life on Earth, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | An Astronauts Guide to Life on Earth |
| 2 | Die Apollo Morde |
| 3 | Earth, Spirit of Place |
| 4 | Galaxia |
| 5 | Orbite finale |
| 6 | The Apollo Murders |
| 7 | The Darkest Dark |
| 8 | The Defector |
| 9 | You are here |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Chris Hadfield written?
- Chris Hadfield has written 9 books across 1 series.

