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Erich von Däniken

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3 series · 38 books · Born 1935

Non-FictionScience Fiction

Erich von Däniken is a Swiss author whose speculative theories about ancient astronauts and extraterrestrial influence on human civilization have captivated millions of readers since the late 1960s. His most famous work, Chariots of the Gods, proposed that extraterrestrials visited Earth in antiquity and shaped human development, a premise that spawned decades of popular debate and numerous follow-up books. Von Däniken blends historical analysis with imaginative interpretation to examine archaeological mysteries through the lens of possible alien contact, making him one of the most widely read figures in alternative history and fringe science literature.

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Anthologies Series

Ongoing

7 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.

Start this series with Argosy UFO Magazine, September 1976: Canada - A UFO Haven? Is There Somebody Else on the Moon?

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Cover of Argosy UFO Magazine, September 1976: Canada - A UFO Haven? Is There Somebody Else on the Moon?
Argosy UFO Magazine, September 1976: Canada - A UFO Haven? Is There Somebody Else on the Moon?
1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Argosy UFO, July 1976
1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Argosy UFO January 1977
1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Cover of Argosy UFO Magazine, March 1977: Are UFOs Time Machines? UFOs and Manimals - A Nuclear Power Connection?
Argosy UFO Magazine, March 1977: Are UFOs Time Machines? UFOs and Manimals - A Nuclear Power Connection?
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Cover of Beyond Reality:September/October 1977: Special UFO Update
Beyond Reality:September/October 1977: Special UFO Update
1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Saucers of Fear
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Lost Civilizations & Secrets of the Past
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Chariots of the Gods Series

Complete

2 books (1968–2017)

Start with Chariots of The Gods and read in order.

Start this series with Chariots of The Gods

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Chariots of The Gods
1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Gods Never Left Us
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Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

29 books (1970–2022)

Start with Return to the Stars, the first of 29 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Return to the Stars

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Return to the Stars
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Gods from Outer Space
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The Gold of the Gods
1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Miracles of the Gods
1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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In Search of Ancient Gods
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According to the Evidence
1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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War of the Chariots(With: Clifford A. Wilson)
1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Signs of the Gods
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Pathways to the Gods
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The Stones of Kiribati
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Der Tag an dem die Götter kamen
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Gods and Their Grand Design
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Eyes of the Sphinx
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Arrival of the Gods
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Return of the Gods
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Gods Were Astronauts
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Odyssey of the Gods
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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History is Wrong
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Evidence of the Gods
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Twilight of the Gods
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Tomy and the Planet of Lies
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Remnants of the Gods
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Mysterious Master Builders of the Stone Age
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Astronaut Gods of the Maya
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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War of the Gods
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Confessions of an Egyptologist
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Eyewitness to the Gods
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Impossible Truths
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Evolution Is Wrong: A Radical Approach to the Origin and Transformation of Life
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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.

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