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Earth Chronicles Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Earth Chronicles books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Earth Chronicles series? Start with "The 12th Planet" (1976) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Earth Chronicles reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The 12th Planet
1976
The Stairway to Heaven
1980
The Wars of Gods and Men
1985
The Lost Realms
1990
When Time Began
1993
The Cosmic Code
1998
The End of Days
2007
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