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Ender's Shadow

by Orson Scott Card

6 books Started 1998 Latest 2021
Publication Reading Order

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
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Ender's Shadow ★ NYT 1w · peaked #15 🏆 Margaret A. Edwards Award 2008🏆 ALA Alex Award 2000Lincoln Award 2005Locus Award 2000Full award history → 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
2 Shadow of the Hegemon ★ NYT 3w · peaked #5 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Shadow Puppets ★ NYT 4w · peaked #7 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Shadow of the Giant ★ NYT 3w · peaked #10 Locus Award 2006Full award history → 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
5 Shadows in Flight ★ NYT 1w · peaked #8 Goodreads Choice Award 2012Full award history → 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
6 The Last ShadowLatest 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

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.

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About Orson Scott Card

Orson Scott Card is an American novelist, critic, public speaker, essayist and columnist. He writes in several genres but is known best for science fiction. His novel Ender's Game (1985) and its sequel Speaker for the Dead (1986) both won Hugo and Nebula Awards, making Card the only author to win both science fiction's top U.S. prizes in consecutive years.

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