XGeneration books in order

The XGeneration series by Brad Magnarella is a young adult science fiction series about teenagers developing superhuman abilities during the Cold War era.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 You Don’t Know Me 2013 Brad Magnarella Buy
2 The Watchers 2014 Brad Magnarella Buy
3 Silent Generation 2014 Brad Magnarella Buy
4 Pressure Drop 2015 Brad Magnarella Buy
5 Cry Little Sister 2015 Brad Magnarella Buy
6 Greatest Good 2015 Brad Magnarella Buy
7 Dead Hand 2016 Brad Magnarella Buy

XGeneration is a seven-book young adult science fiction series that ran from 2013 to 2016. Set during the Cold War, the series follows a group of teenagers who discover they have been given superhuman abilities through a secret government program. You Don’t Know Me (2013) introduces the central characters, and the stakes escalate through The Watchers (2014), Silent Generation (2014), and four more entries up to Dead Hand (2016).

The 1980s setting gives the series a retro feel, with Cold War paranoia driving the conspiracy plot behind the kids’ abilities. The series blends superhero origin stories with spy thriller elements, aimed at a younger audience than Magnarella’s Prof Croft books.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the XGeneration series?

There are seven books in the XGeneration series, published between 2013 and 2016.

What is the first book in the XGeneration series?

The first book in the XGeneration series is You Don’t Know Me, published in 2013.

When is the XGeneration series set?

The XGeneration series is set during the 1980s Cold War era. The period setting adds a layer of geopolitical tension to the story of teenagers discovering they have been engineered to possess superhuman abilities.

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