Erich von Däniken Reading Order
3 series · 38 books · Born 1935
Erich von Däniken, a Swiss author known for his provocative exploration of ancient aliens and extraterrestrial influences, has captivated readers with his unique blend of pseudoscience and speculative history. Active from 1968 to 2025, he has published 38 books across three series, including his most famous work, "Chariots of the Gods," as well as non-fiction and anthologies. His thought-provoking theories continue to spark intrigue and debate in the realms of ufology and ancient civilizations.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing7 books (1976–2025)
Start with Argosy UFO Magazine, September 1976: Canada - A UFO Haven? Is There Somebody Else on the Moon?, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
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| 1 |  Argosy UFO Magazine, September 1976: Canada - A UFO Haven? Is There Somebody Else on the Moon? 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Argosy UFO, July 1976 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Argosy UFO January 1977 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Argosy UFO Magazine, March 1977: Are UFOs Time Machines? UFOs and Manimals - A Nuclear Power Connection? 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Beyond Reality:September/October 1977: Special UFO Update 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Saucers of Fear 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Lost Civilizations & Secrets of the Past 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Chariots of the Gods Series
Complete2 books (1968–2017)
Start with Chariots of The Gods and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete29 books (1970–2022)
Start with Return to the Stars, the first of 29 books in the Non-Fiction series.
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| 1 | Return to the Stars 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Gods from Outer Space 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Gold of the Gods 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Miracles of the Gods 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  In Search of Ancient Gods 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | According to the Evidence 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  War of the Chariots(With: Clifford A. Wilson) 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Signs of the Gods 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Pathways to the Gods 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Stones of Kiribati 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Der Tag an dem die Götter kamen 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Gods and Their Grand Design 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Eyes of the Sphinx 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Arrival of the Gods 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Return of the Gods 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Gods Were Astronauts 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Odyssey of the Gods 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  History is Wrong 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Evidence of the Gods 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Twilight of the Gods 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Tomy and the Planet of Lies 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Remnants of the Gods 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Mysterious Master Builders of the Stone Age 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Astronaut Gods of the Maya 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  War of the Gods 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Confessions of an Egyptologist 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Eyewitness to the Gods 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Impossible Truths 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Evolution Is Wrong: A Radical Approach to the Origin and Transformation of Life 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Erich von Däniken written?
- Erich von Däniken has written 38 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1968 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Erich von Däniken series?
- Here are the first books in Erich von Däniken's series: Anthologies: Argosy UFO Magazine, September 1976: Canada - A UFO Haven? Is There Somebody Else on the Moon?; Chariots of the Gods: Chariots of The Gods; Non-Fiction: Return to the Stars.
- What order should I read Erich von Däniken's books?
- We recommend reading Erich von Däniken's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Erich von Däniken still writing new books?
- Yes, Erich von Däniken has 1 ongoing series: Anthologies.