The 5th Wave Books in Order
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The 5th Wave trilogy by Richard Yancey follows the story of Cassie Sullivan as she navigates a world devastated by a series of alien attacks known as waves. The series explores themes of survival and humanity in the aftermath of an alien invasion that has drastically reduced the human population. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the narrative focuses on the struggles of survivors as they confront both external threats and internal conflicts.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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2013 · Richard Yancey
The 5th Wave is a young adult science fiction novel by Rick Yancey, published on May 7, 2013, by G. P. Putnam's Sons. It is the first book in the 5th…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Rick Riordan
Cassie Sullivan, one of Earth's few remaining human survivors, attempts to put a stop to the Others' plan to destroy the remaining humans. A 2014…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Richard Yancey
In the last days after an alien invasion that has wiped out most of Earth's 7.5 billion people, survivors including Cassie, Ringer, Zombie, and…
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What order should I read the The 5th Wave books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The 5th Wave”. Start with “The 5th Wave.”
How many books are in the The 5th Wave series?
We list 3 books by Richard Yancey , published between 2013–2016.
Where can I buy the The 5th Wave books?
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