Shadow hexalogy Books in Order

1999-201? Series of six books by Orson Scott Card

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Ender's Shadow

    Ender's Shadow

    1999 · Orson Scott Card

    Ender's Shadow (1999) is a science fiction novel by Orson Scott Card that takes place at the same time as Ender's Game. It tells the story from the…

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  2. Cover of Shadow of the Hegemon

    Shadow of the Hegemon

    2001 · Orson Scott Card

    Bean and other members of Ender's Dragon Army return to Earth after winning the Formic War. Shortly after their return, all members of the army…

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  3. Cover of Shadow Puppets

    Shadow Puppets

    2002 · Orson Scott Card

    A 2002 novel by Orson Scott Card. As the nations of the earth attempt to control the children trained at Battle School, Peter Wiggin continues to…

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  4. Cover of Shadow of the Giant

    Shadow of the Giant

    2005 · Orson Scott Card

    A 2005 novel by Orson Scott Card in which Bean, nearing death, and his wife Petra search for their stolen children with the help of their former…

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  5. Shadows in Flight

    2012 · Orson Scott Card

    Shadows in Flight is a science fiction novella by Orson Scott Card, published in 2012. It is the twelfth book in the Ender's Game series and…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Shadow hexalogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Ender's Shadow”. Start with “Ender's Shadow.”

How many books are in the Shadow hexalogy series?

We list 5 books by Orson Scott Card , published between 1999–2012.

Where can I buy the Shadow hexalogy books?

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