Sergei Lukyanenko Reading Order
6 series · 27 books · Born 1968-04-11
Sergei Lukyanenko is a Russian author whose speculative fiction explores the tension between power and moral integrity across spanning genres of science fiction, fantasy, and literary fiction. His prolific career has produced twenty-seven books including the internationally acclaimed Night Watch series, which examines the conflict between light and dark forces through deeply humanistic storytelling. Lukyanenko has expanded his influence beyond prose by adapting several of his works for film and television, demonstrating versatility as both novelist and screenwriter.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
Labyrinth Series
Complete1 book (1996–1996)
Night Watch Series
Complete6 books (1998–2014)
The Night Watch series is a complete fantasy saga comprising six books by Sergei Lukyanenko, beginning with Night Watch in 1998 and concluding with Sixth Watch in 2014. These books should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected narrative across the full span of the series. The series blends fantasy and science fiction elements throughout its exploration of a hidden supernatural world operating alongside our own.
Start with Night Watch, the first of 6 books in the Night Watch series.
Start this series with Night Watch
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Night Watch Universe (Untranslated) Series
Complete5 books (2013–2015)
Sergei Lukyanenko's Night Watch Universe (Untranslated) comprises five fantasy and science fiction novels published between 2013 and 2015. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Борода из ваты and continuing through Школьный Надзор, Печать Сумрака, Участковый, and Мелкий Дозор. These books remain untranslated into English and represent a continuation of Lukyanenko's exploration of his established Night Watch world.
Start with Борода из ваты, the first of 5 books in the Night Watch Universe (Untranslated) series.
Start this series with Борода из ваты
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1999–1999)
Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Series
Ongoing13 books (2012–2026)
The Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology is an ongoing series of humorous science fiction and fantasy collections that began in 2012 and currently contains 13 published volumes through 2026. Each book in the series stands alone as an independent anthology, so readers can start with the first volume or jump to any entry based on their interests. The series should be read in publication order to follow the collection's chronological development, beginning with Unidentified Funny Objects and continuing through the numbered installments and thematic volumes such as Funny Science Fiction, Funny Fantasy, and Funny Horror.
Start with Unidentified Funny Objects, the first of 13 books in the Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology series.
Start this series with Unidentified Funny Objects
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sergei Lukyanenko written?
- Sergei Lukyanenko has written 27 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Sergei Lukyanenko series?
- Here are the first books in Sergei Lukyanenko's series: Night Watch: Night Watch; Night Watch Universe (Untranslated): Борода из ваты; Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology: Unidentified Funny Objects.
- What order should I read Sergei Lukyanenko's books?
- We recommend reading Sergei Lukyanenko's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Sergei Lukyanenko still writing new books?
- Yes, Sergei Lukyanenko has 1 ongoing series: Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology.