Pittacus Lore Reading Order
6 series · 39 books
Pittacus Lore is a collaborative pen name used by authors James Frey and Jobie Hughes to write sprawling science fiction epics for young adult readers. Known for blending action-packed adventures with alien mythology, their work spans multiple interconnected universes including the Lorien Legacies saga, which follows extraterrestrial fugitives hiding on Earth, and the post-apocalyptic Ashfall series. Across nearly four decades of publishing from 2010 to 2022, the team has crafted over 39 books that appeal to readers seeking high-stakes speculative fiction with morally complex characters and immersive world-building.
Ashfall Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2022)
Start with Ashfall Legacy and read in order.
Start this series with Ashfall Legacy
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I Am Number Four Collections Series
Complete4 books (2012–2016)
Start with The Legacies, the first of 4 books in the I Am Number Four Collections series.
Start this series with The Legacies
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I Am Number Four: The Lost Files Series
Complete16 books (2011–2016)
Start with Six's Legacy, the first of 16 books in the I Am Number Four: The Lost Files series.
Start this series with Six's Legacy
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Lorien Legacies Series
Complete7 books (2010–2016)
Start with I Am Number Four, the first of 7 books in the Lorien Legacies series.
Start this series with I Am Number Four
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Lorien Legacies Reborn Series
Complete3 books (2017–2019)
Start with Generation One and read in order.
Start this series with Generation One
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The Legacy Chronicles Series
Complete7 books (2017–2019)
Start with Out of the Ashes, the first of 7 books in the The Legacy Chronicles series.
Start this series with Out of the Ashes
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Pittacus Lore written?
- Pittacus Lore has written 39 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Pittacus Lore series?
- Here are the first books in Pittacus Lore's series: Ashfall: Ashfall Legacy; I Am Number Four Collections: The Legacies; I Am Number Four: The Lost Files: Six's Legacy; Lorien Legacies: I Am Number Four; Lorien Legacies Reborn: Generation One.
- What order should I read Pittacus Lore's books?
- We recommend reading Pittacus Lore's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Pittacus Lore's series complete?
- Pittacus Lore has 5 completed series.