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 (By: Ben Mezrich)
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
The World Is Dead
Buy on Amazon2009
Timelines
Buy on Amazon2010
Corrupts Absolutely?
Buy on Amazon2012
Trust No One
Buy on Amazon2015
Naughty or Nice
Buy on Amazon2015
Mech
Buy on Amazon2017
Dread Coast
Buy on Amazon2025
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 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The X-Files series by Peter Clines contains 17 books. The series began in 1994 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The X-Files series is written by Peter Clines. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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