Jay Kristoff Reading Order
9 series · 47 books · Born 11 November 1973
Jay Kristoff is an Australian writer known for his engaging fantasy and science fiction works. With 47 titles spanning nine series, including popular hits like The Aurora Cycle and Empire of the Vampire, he captivates readers with his imaginative storytelling. Active from 2012 to 2025, his other notable series include The Illuminae Files, Lifelike, and The Lotus War.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Slasher Girls & Monster Boys 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Dark Knights of Steel Series
Ongoing5 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.
Empire of the Vampire Series
Ongoing3 books (2021–2025)
Start with Empire of the Vampire and read in order.
Lifelike Series
Complete3 books (2018–2020)
Start with LIFEL1K3 and read in order.
Nightwing Series
Ongoing19 books (2017–2024)
Start with Back to Blüdhaven(By: Tim Seeley), the first of 19 books in the Nightwing series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Back to Blüdhaven(By: Tim Seeley) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Better than Batman(By: Tim Seeley) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Nightwing Must Die(By: Tim Seeley) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Nightwing: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition, Book 1(By: Tim Seeley) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Blockbuster(By: Tim Seeley) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Raptor's Revenge(By: Tim Seeley) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Untouchable(By: Sam Humphries) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Burnback(By: Dan Jurgens) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Nightwing: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition, Book 3(By: Tim Seeley) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Bleeding Edge(By: Benjamin Percy) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Gray Son Legacy(By: Dan Jurgens) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Leaping into the Light(By: Tom Taylor) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Joker War(By: Dan Jurgens) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Fear State(By: Tom Taylor) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Get Grayson(By: Tom Taylor) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The Battle for Blüdhaven’s Heart(By: Tom Taylor) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | The Leap(With: C.S. Pacat,Tom Taylor) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Standing at the Edge(By: Marv Wolfman,Tom Taylor) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Time of the Titans(By: C.S. Pacat,Tom Taylor) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Aurora Cycle Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019–2021)
Start with Aurora Rising(With: Amie Kaufman) and read in order.
The Illuminae Files Series
Complete4 books (2015–2020)
Start with Illuminae(With: Amie Kaufman), the first of 4 books in the The Illuminae Files series.
The Lotus War Series
Complete6 books (2012–2014)
Start with Stormdancer, the first of 6 books in the The Lotus War series.
The Nevernight Chronicle Series
Complete3 books (2016–2018)
Start with Nevernight and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jay Kristoff written?
- Jay Kristoff has written 47 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: 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); The Aurora Cycle: Aurora Rising(With: Amie Kaufman).
- 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.