Midnighters Books in Order

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The Midnighters series by Scott Westerfeld follows a group of teenagers in Bixby, Oklahoma, who possess special abilities to combat ancient creatures that emerge during a hidden hour at midnight. The stories explore their efforts to protect their community from these beings while uncovering the town's dark history and hidden dangers. Themes of friendship, courage, and the struggle between light and darkness recur throughout the series.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Secret Hour

    The Secret Hour

    2004 · Scott Westerfeld

    Upon moving to Bixby, Oklahoma, fifteen-year-old Jessica Day discovers she is part of a group with special abilities meant to fight ancient creatures…

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    Blue Noon

    2005 · Scott Westerfeld

    A novel by Scott Westerfeld in which the five midnighters from Bixby discover that the secret hour is starting to invade the daylight world. If they…

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  3. Cover of Touching Darkness

    Touching Darkness

    2005 · Scott Westerfeld

    Jessica and her new friends face dangerous creatures that appear during an hour hidden at midnight. As they fight these beings, they discover secrets…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Midnighters books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Secret Hour”. Start with “The Secret Hour.”

How many books are in the Midnighters series?

We list 3 books by Scott Westerfeld , published between 2004–2005.

Where can I buy the Midnighters 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.