Patrick Hayden Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Patrick Hayden books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Return
Buy on Amazon1993
Xanadu
Buy on Amazon1993
Starlight 1
Buy on Amazon1996
Alternate Skiffy
Buy on Amazon1997
Starlight 2
Buy on Amazon1998
Starlight 3
Buy on Amazon2001
New Skies: An Anthology of Today's Science Fiction
Buy on Amazon2003
New Magics
Buy on Amazon2004
The Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy for Teens
Buy on Amazon2005
Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2011 edition
Buy on Amazon2012
Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2012 Edition
Buy on Amazon2013
Twenty-First Century Science Fiction
Buy on Amazon2013
Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2013 Edition
Buy on Amazon2013
Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2014 Edition
Buy on Amazon2015
Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2015 Edition
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Patrick Hayden series is publication order: 1. Return (1993), 2. Xanadu (1993), 3. Starlight 1 (1996), 4. Alternate Skiffy (1997), 5. Starlight 2 (1998), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Patrick Hayden series by Patrick Nielsen Hayden contains 15 books. The series began in 1993 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Patrick Hayden series is written by Patrick Nielsen Hayden. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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