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Pittacus Lore Reading Order

6 series · 39 books

Action & AdventureNon-FictionScience FictionYoung Adult

Pittacus Lore is a well-known author in the young adult science fiction genre, recognized for creating immersive worlds and compelling narratives. Most notably, the "Lorien Legacies" series, which includes titles like "I Am Number Four," has captivated readers with its blend of action and adventure. Over his career from 2010 to 2022, Lore has published 39 books across six series, including the "Lorien Legacies Reborn" and "The Legacy Chronicles."

Ashfall Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

Start with Ashfall Legacy and read in order.

#Title
1
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Ashfall Legacy
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
Ashfall Prophecy
2022Buy 🇺🇸

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.

#Title
1
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The Legacies
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Secret Histories
2013Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Rebel Allies
Rebel Allies
2015Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Zero Hour
Zero Hour
2016Buy 🇺🇸

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.

#Title
1
Six's Legacy
2011Buy 🇺🇸
2
Nine's Legacy
2012Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Fallen Legacies
2012Buy 🇺🇸
4
The Search for Sam
2012Buy 🇺🇸
5
The Forgotten Ones
2013Buy 🇺🇸
6
The Last Days of Lorien
2013Buy 🇺🇸
7
Five's Betrayal
2014Buy 🇺🇸
8
Five's Legacy
2014Buy 🇺🇸
9
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Hidden Enemy
2014Buy 🇺🇸
10
Return to Paradise
2014Buy 🇺🇸
11
The Fugitive
2014Buy 🇺🇸
12
Legacies Reborn
2015Buy 🇺🇸
13
The Guard
2015Buy 🇺🇸
14
The Navigator
2015Buy 🇺🇸
15
Hunt for the Garde
2016Buy 🇺🇸
16
Last Defense
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Lorien Legacies Series

Complete

7 books (2010–2016)

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

#Title
1
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I Am Number Four
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Power of Six
The Power of Six
2011Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Rise of Nine
The Rise of Nine
2012Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Fall of Five
The Fall of Five
2013Buy 🇺🇸
5
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The Revenge of Seven
2014Buy 🇺🇸
6
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The Fate of Ten
2015Buy 🇺🇸
7
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United as One
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Lorien Legacies Reborn Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with Generation One and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Generation One
Generation One
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Fugitive Six
Fugitive Six
2018Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Return to Zero
Return to Zero
2019Buy 🇺🇸

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.

#Title
1
Out of the Ashes
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
Chasing Ghosts
2018Buy 🇺🇸
3
Into the Fire
2018Buy 🇺🇸
4
Up in Smoke
2018Buy 🇺🇸
5
Killing Giants
2019Buy 🇺🇸
6
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Out of the Shadows
2019Buy 🇺🇸
7
Raising Monsters
2019Buy 🇺🇸

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.

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