Author Adrian Tchaikovsky Books in Order List [2025]

Welcome to your complete guide for books by Adrian Tchaikovsky! This page covers all of Adrian Tchaikovsky’s English books by series, popularity, and publication date.

No duplicates, no translated editions, just his original works, so you can explore his fantasy and sci-fi worlds with clarity and confidence.

🕒 Author Adrian Tchaikovsky Books in Chronological Order (By Year)

Adrian Tchaikovsky is famous for creative worlds and award-winning stories. Here’s his main bibliography (English originals), sorted by year:

(Short stories, collections, and novellas are only included if published as standalone books in English.)

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🌟 Author Adrian Tchaikovsky Books by Popularity

Here are Adrian Tchaikovsky’s most popular books, ranked by star ratings, awards, and fan favorites.

📚 Author Adrian Tchaikovsky Books by Series Order

Adrian Tchaikovsky writes some of fantasy and sci-fi’s biggest series and a variety of standalones. Here’s how to read them:

He’s famous for both epic adventures and clever, one-of-a-kind ideas.

📙 Shadows of the Apt Series

1. Empire in Black and Gold (2008)

2. Dragonfly Falling (2009)

3. Blood of the Mantis (2009)

4. Salute the Dark (2010)

5. The Scarab Path (2011)

6. Heirs of the Blade (2011)

7. The Sea Watch (2012)

8. The Air War (2013)

9. War Master's Gate (2013)

10. Seal of the Worm (2014)

📙 Children of Time Series

1. Children of Time (2015)

2. Children of Ruin (2019)

3. Children of Memory (2022)

📙 Echoes of the Fall Series

1. The Tiger and the Wolf (2016)

2. The Bear and the Serpent (2017)

3. The Hyena and the Hawk (2018)

📙 The Final Architecture Series

1. Shards of Earth (2021)

2. Eyes of the Void (2022)

3. Lords of Uncreation (2023)

📙 Dogs of War Series

1. Dogs of War (2017)

2. Bear Head (2021)

3. Bee Speaker (2025)

📙 The Tyrant Philosophers Series

1. City of Last Chances (2022)

2. House of Open Wounds (2023)

3. Days of Shattered Faith (2024)

4. Lives of Bitter Rain (2025)

5. Pretenders to the Throne of God (2026)

📙 The Expert System Series

1. The Expert System's Brother (2018)

2. The Expert System's Champion (2020)

📖 Companion Books

• Redemption’s Blade (2018) (multi-author series)

• Made Things (2019)

• Firewalkers (2020)

• Elder Race (2021)

• Alien Clay (2024)

• Service Model (2024)

• Shroud (2025)

📖 Standalone Books

• Guns of the Dawn (2015)

• Spiderlight (2016)

• Cage of Souls (2019)

• The Doors of Eden (2020)

📖 Upcoming Books

• The Hungry Gods (Terrible Worlds novella, 2025)

✅ Final Thoughts

For new readers, “Children of Time” is the most award-winning and beloved entry point try it if you want deep, inventive science fiction. Long-time fans might also enjoy the “Shadows of the Apt” series or his bold standalones.

If you enjoy his books, you’ll likely love authors such as Alastair Reynolds, Ann Leckie, or Peter F. Hamilton. Happy reading as you explore Adrian Tchaikovsky’s brilliant stories!