Night’s Dawn Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Reality Dysfunction |
1996 |
Buy |
| The Neutronium Alchemist |
1997 |
Buy |
| The Naked God |
1999 |
Buy |
| The Naked God 2 |
2014 |
Buy |
Night’s Dawn Collections#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A Second Chance at Eden |
1998 |
Buy |
Night’s Dawn Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Confederation Handbook |
2000 |
Buy |
Night’s Dawn is a space opera trilogy by Peter F. Hamilton, beginning with The Reality Dysfunction (1996). The series is set in the 27th century, where humanity has expanded across the galaxy using faster-than-light travel. The central crisis begins when the dead start returning to possess living bodies, threatening the entire Confederation of human worlds.
The trilogy is known for its enormous scope, with each book running over a thousand pages in its original UK edition. The Confederation Handbook (2000) provides additional background on the series’ universe, while A Second Chance at Eden (1998) is a short story collection set in the same timeline. Hamilton’s detailed world-building and large cast of characters make the Night’s Dawn trilogy one of the most ambitious space opera series of the 1990s.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Night’s Dawn written?
Night’s Dawn has written six books across three series.
What was Night’s Dawn's first book?
Night’s Dawn’s first book is The Reality Dysfunction, published in 1996.
Who wrote the Night's Dawn series?
The Night’s Dawn series was written by British science fiction author Peter F. Hamilton. The trilogy consists of The Reality Dysfunction (1996), The Neutronium Alchemist (1997), and The Naked God (1999), along with the companion short story collection A Second Chance at Eden and The Confederation Handbook.