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Darkness

by Harry Turtledove

6 books Started 1999 Latest 2004
Publication Reading Order

The Darkness is a Science Fiction / Historical Fiction series by Harry Turtledove, made up of 6 books published between 1999 and 2004. It begins with Into the Darkness (1999), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Out of the Darkness (2004), spanning 5 years of storytelling.

6books
5years active
2decades
~1yrs between books
2004latest release

Darkness series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Darkness series?

Start with Into the Darkness (1999), the first book in the Darkness series by Harry Turtledove. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Darkness series?

There are 6 books in the Darkness series by Harry Turtledove, published between 1999 and 2004.

What is the first book in the Darkness series?

The first book in the Darkness series is Into the Darkness, published in 1999 by Harry Turtledove.

What is the latest book in the Darkness series?

The most recent book in the Darkness series is Out of the Darkness (2004) by Harry Turtledove.

Harry Turtledove (born April 11, 1949) is an American science fiction and alternate history author. He is a six-time winner of the Sidewise Award for Alternate History, with awards for "The Guns of the South" (1992), "Ruled Britannia" (1998), "The Man with the Iron Heart" (2008), "The Last Among Equals" (2011), "The Best of Harry Turtledove: Alternate Histories" (2015), and "The Great War: American Front" (2019). He has also received the Hugo Award for Best Novella for "Down in the Bottomlands" (1994). Turtledove's notable works include the series "The Worldwar" (1985–1990), "The Videssos Cycle" (1987–1994), "The Atlantis Series" (1995–1999), and the "Crosstime Traffic" series (1997–2005). His works often explore historical events and speculate on how they could have developed differently. Turtledove's books have been translated into more than 20 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.

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