Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alien Nation | 1988 | Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens | Buy |
| 2 | Dark Horizon | 1993 | Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens | Buy |
| 3 | Day of Descent | 1993 | Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens | Buy |
| 4 | Body and Soul | 1993 | Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens | Buy |
| 5 | The Change | 1994 | Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens | Buy |
| 6 | Slag Like Me | 1994 | Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens | Buy |
| 7 | Extreme Prejudice | 1995 | Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens | Buy |
| 8 | Cross of Blood | 1995 | Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens | Buy |
The Alien Nation novel series expands the world established by the 1988 film and the TV show that followed it. Set in a version of Los Angeles where alien refugees — known as Newcomers — have settled into human society, the novels explore the cultural friction, prejudice, and unlikely partnerships that result from this coexistence.
The Reeves-Stevens wrote eight Alien Nation novels between 1988 and 1995, developing the franchise’s themes of immigration and social integration through stories that blend science fiction worldbuilding with police procedural plotting. The series allowed them to explore the social implications of the premise in more depth than the screen versions could, examining everything from alien biology to cross-cultural relationships.