The X-Files Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The X-Files books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Goblins (By: Charles L. Grant)
Buy on Amazon1994
Hunter (By: Charles L. Grant)
Buy on Amazon1995
Ground Zero (By: Kevin J. Anderson)
Buy on Amazon1995
Whirlwind (By: Charles L. Grant)
Buy on Amazon1995
Ruins (By: Kevin J. Anderson)
Buy on Amazon1995
Antibodies (By: Kevin J. Anderson)
Buy on Amazon1997
Skin
Buy on Amazon1998
Fight the Future (By: Elizabeth Hand)
Buy on Amazon1998
I Want to Believe (By: Max Allan Collins)
Buy on Amazon2008
Perihelion (By: Claudia Gray)
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The X-Files series is publication order: 1. Goblins (By: Charles L. Grant) (1994), 2. Hunter (By: Charles L. Grant) (1995), 3. Ground Zero (By: Kevin J. Anderson) (1995), 4. Whirlwind (By: Charles L. Grant) (1995), 5. Ruins (By: Kevin J. Anderson) (1995), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The X-Files series by Ben Mezrich contains 10 books. The series began in 1994 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The X-Files series is written by Ben Mezrich. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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