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Jay Kristoff

Jay Kristoff Reading Order

9 series · 48 books · Born 1973-11-11

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Jay Kristoff is an Australian author known for sweeping fantasy and science fiction epics that blend dark atmospheres with intricate world-building. His prolific career spans multiple acclaimed series including the Empire of the Vampire saga and the science fiction thriller Lifelike, alongside work across DC Comics properties like Dark Knights of Steel and Nightwing. With nearly fifty books published since 2012, Kristoff has established himself as a versatile storyteller equally comfortable crafting sprawling adult narratives and compelling young adult fiction.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2017)

Start this series with Slasher Girls & Monster Boys

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Slasher Girls & Monster Boys
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Year's Best Australian Fantasy and Horror 2015
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dark Knights of Steel Series

Ongoing

5 books (2022–2025)

Start with Dark Knights of Steel, Vol. 1(By: Tom Taylor), the first of 5 books in the Dark Knights of Steel series.

Start this series with Dark Knights of Steel, Vol. 1(By: Tom Taylor)

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Dark Knights of Steel, Vol. 1(By: Tom Taylor)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Tales from the Three Kingdoms(By: Tom Taylor)
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3
The Gathering Storm(By: Tom Taylor)
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4
Dark Knights of Steel, Vol. 2(By: C.S. Pacat,Tom Taylor)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Empire of the Vampire Series

Ongoing

3 books (2021–2025)

Start with Empire of the Vampire and read in order.

Start this series with Empire of the Vampire

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Empire of the Vampire
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Empire of the Damned
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Empire of the Dawn
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Lifelike Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2020)

Start with LIFEL1K3 and read in order.

Start this series with LIFEL1K3

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Nightwing Series

Ongoing

19 books (2017–2024)

Start with Back to Blüdhaven(By: Tim Seeley), the first of 19 books in the Nightwing series.

Start this series with Back to Blüdhaven(By: Tim Seeley)

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Back to Blüdhaven(By: Tim Seeley)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Better than Batman(By: Tim Seeley)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Nightwing Must Die(By: Tim Seeley)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Nightwing: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition, Book 1(By: Tim Seeley)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Blockbuster(By: Tim Seeley)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Raptor's Revenge(By: Tim Seeley)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Untouchable(By: Sam Humphries)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Burnback(By: Dan Jurgens)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Nightwing: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition, Book 3(By: Tim Seeley)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
The Bleeding Edge(By: Benjamin Percy)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Gray Son Legacy(By: Dan Jurgens)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Leaping into the Light(By: Tom Taylor)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The Joker War(By: Dan Jurgens)
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14
Fear State(By: Tom Taylor)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Get Grayson(By: Tom Taylor)
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16
The Battle for Blüdhaven’s Heart(By: Tom Taylor)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
The Leap(With: C.S. Pacat,Tom Taylor)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Standing at the Edge(By: Marv Wolfman,Tom Taylor)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
Time of the Titans(By: C.S. Pacat,Tom Taylor)
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The Aurora Cycle Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019–2021)

Start with Aurora Rising(With: Amie Kaufman) and read in order.

Start this series with Aurora Rising(With: Amie Kaufman)

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Aurora Rising(With: Amie Kaufman)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Aurora Burning(With: Amie Kaufman)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Aurora's End(With: Amie Kaufman)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Illuminae Files Series

Complete

4 books (2015–2020)

Start with Illuminae(With: Amie Kaufman), the first of 4 books in the The Illuminae Files series.

Start this series with Illuminae(With: Amie Kaufman)

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1
Illuminae(With: Amie Kaufman)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Gemina(With: Amie Kaufman)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Obsidio(With: Amie Kaufman)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Memento(With: Amie Kaufman)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Lotus War Series

Complete

6 books (2012–2014)

Start with Stormdancer, the first of 6 books in the The Lotus War series.

Start this series with Stormdancer

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The Little Stormdancer
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
Praying For Rain
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Last Stormdancer
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6

The Nevernight Chronicle Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2018)

Start with Nevernight and read in order.

Start this series with Nevernight

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3
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jay Kristoff written?
Jay Kristoff has written 48 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Jay Kristoff series?
Here are the first books in Jay Kristoff's series: Anthologies: Slasher Girls & Monster Boys; Dark Knights of Steel: Dark Knights of Steel, Vol. 1(By: Tom Taylor); Empire of the Vampire: Empire of the Vampire; Lifelike: LIFEL1K3; Nightwing: Back to Blüdhaven(By: Tim Seeley).
What order should I read Jay Kristoff's books?
We recommend reading Jay Kristoff's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jay Kristoff still writing new books?
Yes, Jay Kristoff has 3 ongoing series: Dark Knights of Steel, Empire of the Vampire, Nightwing.

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