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The Shadow Series books in order
There are 6 books in The Shadow Series. The latest, The Last Shadow, came out in 2008, and Orson Scott Card hasn't announced another one yet.
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Release information last checked 25 October 2026.
The Shadow Series books in order
1999Book 1Ender's Shadow
1995Book 2Shadow of the Hegemon
2002Book 3Shadow Puppets
2000Book 4Shadow of the Giant
2011Book 5Shadows in Flight
2008Book 6The Last Shadow
What The Shadow Series is about
From the description of Ender's Shadow, the first book.
When Bean is sent to Battle School, he is constantly compared to the great Ender Wiggin, but Bean knows things Ender doesn't even dream of. And Bean knows that he can help Ender.
The Shadow Series at a glance
- Author
- Orson Scott Card
- Books published
- 6
- Still to come
- None announced yet
- First book published
- 1995
Questions readers ask
Is there going to be another Shadow Series book?
Orson Scott Card hasn't announced one yet. If a new Shadow Series book is announced, AuthorPing will let you know.
How many books are in The Shadow Series?
6 books have been published in The Shadow Series so far.
What order should I read The Shadow Series in?
Read the main books in order: 1. Ender's Shadow, 2. Shadow of the Hegemon, 3. Shadow Puppets, 4. Shadow of the Giant, 5. Shadows in Flight, 6. The Last Shadow.
Is The Shadow Series finished?
Orson Scott Card hasn't announced another Shadow Series book, so it may be finished. Series do come back, though, and AuthorPing will let you know if a new one is announced.
How will I know when the next Shadow Series book is announced?
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