BookBingeChildren of Time Books in Order
An award-winning saga spanning millennia as the last remnants of humanity encounter a startlingly different form of evolved intelligence on a terraformed world.
Here is the complete Children of Time reading order — all 4 books by Adrian Tchaikovsky, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Children of Time(2015)
- Children of Ruin(2019)
- Children of Memory(2022)
- Children of Strife(2026)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Children of Time series?
There are 4 books in the Children of Time series by Adrian Tchaikovsky, beginning with Children of Time (2015) and most recently Children of Strife (2026).
What is the first Children of Time book?
The first book is Children of Time, published in 2015. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Children of Time in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.