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Ender's Shadow

by Orson Scott Card

6 books Started 1998 Latest 2021
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The Ender's Shadow is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Orson Scott Card, made up of 6 books published between 1998 and 2021. It begins with Ender's Shadow (1998), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Last Shadow (2021), spanning 23 years of storytelling.

6books
23years active
4decades
~4.6yrs between books
2021latest release

Ender's Shadow series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Ender's Shadow series?

Start with Ender's Shadow (1998), the first book in the Ender's Shadow series by Orson Scott Card. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Ender's Shadow series?

There are 6 books in the Ender's Shadow series by Orson Scott Card, published between 1998 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Ender's Shadow series?

The first book in the Ender's Shadow series is Ender's Shadow, published in 1998 by Orson Scott Card.

What is the latest book in the Ender's Shadow series?

The most recent book in the Ender's Shadow series is The Last Shadow (2021) by Orson Scott Card.

Orson Scott Card (born August 24, 1951) is an American science fiction and fantasy author. He is best known for his science fiction novel Ender's Game (1985), which won the Hugo and Nebula Awards. Some of his other popular works include Ender's Shadow, Speaker for the Dead, and Xenocide. Card has authored over 60 novels, both science fiction and fantasy, as well as short stories, plays, and essays. He has won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards, and has been inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. Card's writings explore themes of religion, morality, and the human condition. While his work has received critical success and widespread popularity, it has also been the subject of some controversy due to Card's personal views on social issues.

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