Everness Books in Order

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The Everness series by Ian McDonald follows the adventures of fourteen-year-old Everett Singh, who gains access to a network of parallel Earths through an app left by his kidnapped father. The story unfolds across multiple worlds, as Everett and his allies navigate threats from a shadowy organization seeking control of the multiverse. The series centers on exploration, survival, and the search for a missing parent, set within a complex web of alternate realities.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Planesrunner

    Planesrunner

    2011 · Ian McDonald

    Planesrunner (2011) by Ian McDonald follows fourteen-year-old Everett Singh, whose scientist father is kidnapped in London, leaving him an app…

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  2. Cover of Be My Enemy

    Be My Enemy

    2012 · Ian McDonald

    Be My Enemy is a 2012 book by Ian McDonald. It is book 2 of the series Everness.

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  3. Cover of Empress of the Sun

    Empress of the Sun

    2014 · Ian McDonald

    Everett and the crew of the Everness leap across a succession of parallel Earths, searching for Everett's missing father, all while outrunning and…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Everness books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Planesrunner”. Start with “Planesrunner.”

How many books are in the Everness series?

We list 3 books by Ian McDonald , published between 2011–2014.

Where can I buy the Everness books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.