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The Ants trilogy by Bernard Werber, published between 1991 and 1992, explores the complex social structures and intelligence of ants through a blend of scientific imagination and narrative storytelling. The series interweaves human and ant perspectives, focusing on themes of communication, organization, and the hidden complexities of insect societies. It presents an imaginative yet grounded vision of ant behavior, emphasizing their collective intelligence and societal development.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Empire of the Ants

    Empire of the Ants

    1991 · Bernard Werber

    'Les Fourmis' is the first novel in a science-fiction trilogy by Bernard Werber, published in 1991. It was translated into English as 'Empire of the…

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  2. Le Jour des fourmis

    1992 · Bernard Werber

    Le Jour des fourmis is a 1992 science fiction novel by French writer Bernard Werber. It is the second novel of La Saga des Fourmis trilogy (also…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Ants trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Empire of the Ants”. Start with “Empire of the Ants.”

How many books are in the The Ants trilogy series?

We list 2 books by Bernard Werber , published between 1991–1992.

Where can I buy the The Ants trilogy 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.