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Tochi Onyebuchi

Tochi Onyebuchi Reading Order

8 series Β· 20 books

Tochi Onyebuchi is an American science fiction and fantasy author who brings his background as a civil rights attorney to richly layered narratives exploring race, justice, and speculative futures. His award-winning work, including the novella Riot Baby and the novel Beasts Made of Night, seamlessly weaves Afrofuturist themes with literary depth, earning him recognition from the American Library Association and World Fantasy Award. Across nearly two decades of publishing, Onyebuchi has established himself as a distinctive voice in speculative fiction who grounds imaginative worlds in urgent social commentary.

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Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2015–2023)

Tochi Onyebuchi edited seven anthology collections spanning 2015 to 2023, covering speculative fiction, literary reimaginings, and cultural perspectives. These standalone volumes should be read in publication order, beginning with The Apex Book of World SF 5 and concluding with The Book of Witches. The series likely represents a complete collection of Onyebuchi's editorial work across various publishers and themes. Each anthology can be enjoyed independently but together they showcase diverse voices in fantasy, science fiction, and genre-bending storytelling.

Start with The Apex Book of World SF 5, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with The Apex Book of World SF 5

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The Apex Book of World SF 5
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That Way Madness Lies: Fifteen of Shakespeare's Most Notable Works Reimagined
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Cover of Cool. Awkward. Black.
Cool. Awkward. Black.
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Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror
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Beasts Made of Night Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2018)

Tochi Onyebuchi's Beasts Made of Night duology was published between 2017 and 2018 and is now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Beasts Made of Night followed by Crown of Thunder. These two books form a contained fantasy narrative that combines elements of literary fiction with imaginative worldbuilding.

Start with Beasts Made of Night and read in order.

Start this series with Beasts Made of Night

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Beasts Made of Night
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Captain America: Cold War Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2023–2023)

The Captain America: Cold War series comprises two books written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, with Tochi Onyebuchi contributing to the first installment. Published in 2023, this likely complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Cold War Aftermath and followed by Cold War. The novels blend literary fiction sensibilities with superhero storytelling, offering a contemporary take on the iconic Marvel character.

Start with Cold War Aftermath(With: Jackson Lanzing,Collin Kelly) and read in order.

Start this series with Cold War Aftermath(With: Jackson Lanzing,Collin Kelly)

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Cold War Aftermath(With: Jackson Lanzing,Collin Kelly)
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Cold War(By: Jackson Lanzing,Collin Kelly)

Captain America: Symbol of Truth Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2023)

Tochi Onyebuchi's Captain America: Symbol of Truth is a two-book series published in 2022 and 2023, presenting the adventures in publication order beginning with Homeland and continuing with Pax Mohannda. The series appears to be complete. This literary science fiction and fantasy-inflected take on the iconic Marvel character showcases Onyebuchi's distinctive storytelling across the two volumes.

Start with Homeland and read in order.

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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Racebook: A Personal History of the Internet

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

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Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

3 books (2020–2025)

Tochi Onyebuchi has published three standalone novels between 2020 and 2025, with more forthcoming. These literary science fiction and fantasy works should be read in publication order, beginning with Riot Baby, followed by Goliath, and then Harmattan Season. Each novel stands alone while reflecting the author's distinctive voice across speculative and literary genres.

Start with Riot Baby and read in order.

War Girls Series

Complete

2 books (2019–2020)

War Girls is a complete two-book science fiction fantasy series by Tochi Onyebuchi, with both volumes published between 2019 and 2020. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with War Girls followed by Rebel Sisters. This literary science fiction series blends fantastical and speculative elements across its pair of interconnected narratives.

Start with War Girls and read in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tochi Onyebuchi written?
Tochi Onyebuchi has written 20 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Tochi Onyebuchi series?
Here are the first books in Tochi Onyebuchi's series: Anthologies: The Apex Book of World SF 5; Beasts Made of Night: Beasts Made of Night; Captain America: Cold War: Cold War Aftermath(With: Jackson Lanzing,Collin Kelly); Captain America: Symbol of Truth: Homeland; War Girls: War Girls.
What order should I read Tochi Onyebuchi's books?
We recommend reading Tochi Onyebuchi's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Tochi Onyebuchi still writing new books?
Yes, Tochi Onyebuchi has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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