Children of Time Series Books in Order
The Children of Time Series series is 4 books by Adrian Tchaikovsky, published 2015 to 2026. Start with Children of Time (2015). We have catalogued 3 of them so far, with 5 editions between them; the rest are being added.
- Books
- 4
- 3 of 4 catalogued so far
- Editions tracked
- 5
- Numbers
- 1 to 3
- Published
- 2015 to 2026
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Reading order
The Children of Time Series books in the order they were published, with the year each first appeared.
- 1Children of TimeBuy a copy: eBay2015
- 2Children of RuinBuy a copy: eBay2019
- 3Children of MemoryBuy a copy: eBay2022
- 4Children of StrifeBuy a copy: eBay2026
Editions we track
| No. | Cover | Book | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Children of Time First | 2015 | |
| 2 | Children of Ruin First | 2019 | |
| 3 | Children of Memory First | 2022 |
About Children of Time Series
The Children of Time series is a science fiction sequence of four novels by Adrian Tchaikovsky. All four novels were published by Tor UK, starting with Children of Time in June 2015, which won the 2016 Arthur C. Clarke Award. It continued with Children of Ruin (2019) and Children of Memory (2022), and a fourth book, Children of Strife, followed in March 2026. The series won the 2023 Hugo Award for Best Series, a win the author later disavowed over the controversy surrounding that year's ballot.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Children of Time Series books in?
Start with Children of Time (2015), then Children of Ruin and Children of Memory. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many Children of Time Series books are there?
There are 4 books in the Children of Time Series series, from 2015 to 2026. We have catalogued 3 of them so far.
What is the first Children of Time Series book?
Children of Time, first published in 2015, is the first book in the Children of Time Series series.
Where these facts come from
- Children of Time (novel), Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Adrian Tchaikovsky, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 19 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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