Patternist series Books in Order

Novel series by Octavia E. Butler

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Patternmaster

    Patternmaster

    1976 · Octavia E. Butler

    Patternmaster (1976) is a science fiction novel by Octavia E. Butler. Set in a distant future, the story explores a world divided between the…

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  2. Cover of Mind of my mind

    Mind of my mind

    1977 · Octavia E. Butler

    Mind of My Mind is the second novel in Octavia E. Butler's Patternist series. It serves as a prequel to her earlier novel Patternmaster, expanding…

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  3. Cover of Survivor

    Survivor

    1978 · Octavia E. Butler

    Survivor is a science fiction novel by American writer Octavia E. Butler, first published in 1978 as part of Butler's "Patternist series." It is the…

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  4. Cover of Wild seed

    Wild seed

    1980 · Octavia E. Butler

    Doro is an entity who changes bodies like clothes, killing his hosts by reflex or design, and fears no one until he meets Anyanwu. Anyanwu has also…

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  5. Cover of Clay's ark

    Clay's ark

    1984 · Octavia E. Butler

    In a frightening near future, an alien disease is poised to become a devastating global epidemic, unless someone can stop it. The story explores the…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Patternist series books in?

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

How many books are in the Patternist series series?

We list 5 books by Octavia E. Butler , published between 1976–1984.

Where can I buy the Patternist series books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.