Shadows of the Apt Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Shadows of the Apt books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Empire in Black and Gold
Buy on Amazon2008
Dragonfly Falling
Buy on Amazon2009
Blood of the Mantis
Buy on Amazon2009
Salute the Dark
Buy on Amazon2010
The Scarab Path
Buy on Amazon2010
The Sea Watch
Buy on Amazon2011
Heirs of the Blade
Buy on Amazon2011
The Air War
Buy on Amazon2012
War Master's Gate
Buy on Amazon2013
Seal of the Worm
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Shadows of the Apt series is publication order: 1. Empire in Black and Gold (2008), 2. Dragonfly Falling (2009), 3. Blood of the Mantis (2009), 4. Salute the Dark (2010), 5. The Scarab Path (2010), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Shadows of the Apt series by Adrian Tchaikovsky contains 10 books. The series began in 2008 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Shadows of the Apt series is written by Adrian Tchaikovsky. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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