The Night's Dawn Trilogy Books in Order
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The Night's Dawn Trilogy is a science fiction series by Peter F. Hamilton, set in a future where humanity has expanded across multiple planets and faces existential threats from both within and beyond its borders. The series explores the collapse of a human interstellar government, the emergence of powerful and dangerous entities, and the consequences of humanity's pursuit of transcendence and power. Central themes include the impact of advanced technology, the struggle for survival, and the moral complexities of interstellar conflict.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Peter F. Hamilton
A 1996 novel by Peter F. Hamilton set in AD 2600, when the human race, spread across hundreds of colonized planets with genetic engineering pushing…
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Peter F. Hamilton
The ancient menace, escaped from Lalonde, has disrupted the Confederation's peace. Those who have succumbed to it possess godlike powers but follow a…
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Peter F. Hamilton
Retreat of the Resurrection is a 1999 novel by Peter F. Hamilton. It is set in a future where an interstellar war is fought using exorcism as the…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Peter F. Hamilton
A Second Chance at Eden is a short story collection by Peter F. Hamilton that serves as an introduction to the universe of The Reality Dysfunction…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Night's Dawn Trilogy books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Reality Dysfunction”. Start with “The Reality Dysfunction.”
How many books are in the The Night's Dawn Trilogy series?
We list 4 books by Peter F. Hamilton , published between 1996–1999.
Where can I buy the The Night's Dawn Trilogy books?
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