Night’s Dawn books

Night's Dawn is a space opera series by Peter F. Hamilton set in a future where the dead return to possess the living, spanning three massive novels and companion works.

Night’s Dawn Reading Order

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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

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A Second Chance at Eden 1998 Buy

Night’s Dawn Non-Fiction

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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.

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