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James Frey

James Frey Reading Order

14 series Β· 61 books Β· Born September 12, 1969

James Frey is an American author known for his compelling young adult fiction and adventurous storytelling. With a prolific output of 61 titles across 14 series, his notable works include the popular "Lorien Legacies" series and the "Endgame" series, which encompasses multiple storylines like "The Training Diaries" and "The Fugitive Archives." Active from 2003 to 2025, Frey has made a significant impact on the literary scene with his engaging narratives and innovative approach to storytelling.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2010–2010)

#Title
1
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Hint Fiction

Ashfall Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

Start with Ashfall Legacy and read in order.

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1
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Ashfall Legacy
2
Ashfall Prophecy

Endgame Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2016)

Start with The Calling and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Calling
2
3
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Rules of the Game

Endgame: The Fugitive Archives Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2017)

Start with Project Berlin and read in order.

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1
Project Berlin
2
The Buried Cities
3
The Moscow Meeting

Endgame: The Training Diaries Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2014)

Start with Descendant and read in order.

#Title
1
Descendant
2
3

Endgame: The Zero Line Chronicles Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2016)

Start with Incite and read in order.

I Am Number Four Collections Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2016)

Start with The Legacies, the first of 4 books in the I Am Number Four Collections series.

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1
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The Legacies
2
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Secret Histories
3
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Rebel Allies
4

I Am Number Four: The Lost Files Series

Complete

16 books (2011–2016)

Start with Six's Legacy, the first of 16 books in the I Am Number Four: The Lost Files series.

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1
Six's Legacy
2
Nine's Legacy
3
The Fallen Legacies
4
The Search for Sam
5
The Forgotten Ones
6
The Last Days of Lorien
7
Five's Betrayal
8
Five's Legacy
9
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Hidden Enemy
10
Return to Paradise
11
The Fugitive
12
Legacies Reborn
13
14
The Navigator
15
Hunt for the Garde
16
Last Defense

Lorien Legacies Series

Complete

7 books (2010–2016)

Start with I Am Number Four, the first of 7 books in the Lorien Legacies series.

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1
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I Am Number Four
2
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The Power of Six
3
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The Rise of Nine
4
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The Fall of Five
5
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The Revenge of Seven
6
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The Fate of Ten
7
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United as One

Lorien Legacies Reborn Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with Generation One and read in order.

#Title
1
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Generation One
2
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Fugitive Six
3
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Return to Zero

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (2003–2013)

Start with A Million Little Pieces and read in order.

#Title
1
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A Million Little Pieces
2
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My Friend Leonard
3
Kimo's War

Picture Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2008)

Start with American Pitbull and read in order.

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American Pitbull
2
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Wives, Wheels, Weapons

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

4 books (2008–2025)

Start with Bright Shiny Morning, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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Bright Shiny Morning
2
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The Final Testament of the Holy Bible
3
4
Next To Heaven

The Legacy Chronicles Series

Complete

7 books (2017–2019)

Start with Out of the Ashes, the first of 7 books in the The Legacy Chronicles series.

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1
Out of the Ashes
2
Chasing Ghosts
3
Into the Fire
4
Up in Smoke
5
Killing Giants
6
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Out of the Shadows
7
Raising Monsters

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has James Frey written?
James Frey has written 61 books across 14 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2025.
What is the first book in each James Frey series?
Here are the first books in James Frey's series: Ashfall: Ashfall Legacy; Endgame: The Calling; Endgame: The Fugitive Archives: Project Berlin; Endgame: The Training Diaries: Descendant; Endgame: The Zero Line Chronicles: Incite.
What order should I read James Frey's books?
We recommend reading James Frey's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is James Frey still writing new books?
Yes, James Frey has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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