Does this page include every Richard Yancey book?

This catalog lists the Richard Yancey books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Richard Yancey series listed separately?

Yes. Each Richard Yancey series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Richard Yancey books in publication order or chronological order?

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Richard Yancey Books in Order

Q: What is the best order to read Richard Yancey books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Richard Yancey bibliography.

Find every Richard Yancey book in order, including standalone titles and complete series reading orders with publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 16 books / 6 series

American author Richard Yancey is best known for the *The 5th Wave* sci-fi trilogy. His books have sold millions of copies worldwide and inspired a major film adaptation. This page provides the Richard Yancey books in order, including both chronological order and series reading order.

All Richard Yancey Books in Chronological Order

2003 A Burning in Homeland POoSN / 1 Buy

2004 Confessions of a Tax Collector POoNB / 1 Buy

2005 The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp POoAKB / 1 Buy

2006 The Highly Effective Detective POoTRB / 1 Buy

2007 The Seal of Solomon POoAKB / 2 Buy

2008 The Highly Effective Detective Goes to the Dogs POoTRB / 2 Buy

2008 The Thirteenth Skull POoAKB / 3 Buy

2009 The Monstrumologist POoMB / 1 Buy

2010 The Curse of the Wendigo POoMB / 2 Buy

2010 The Highly Effective Detective Plays the Fool POoTRB / 3 Buy

2011 The Isle of Blood POoMB / 3 Buy

2011 The Highly Effective Detective Crosses the Line POoTRB / 4 Buy

2013 The 5th Wave POoFWB / 1 Buy

2013 The Final Descent POoMB / 4 Buy

2014 The Infinite Sea POoFWB / 2 Buy

2016 The Last Star POoFWB / 3 Buy

Richard Yancey Book Series Reading Orders / browse all ->

Non-Fiction Books in Reading Order 1 book / 2004

01 Confessions of a Tax Collector 2004 Buy

Alfred Kropp Books in Reading Order 3 books / 2005-2008

01 The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp 2005 Buy

02 The Seal of Solomon 2007 Buy

03 The Thirteenth Skull 2008 Buy

Teddy Ruzak Books in Reading Order 4 books / 2006-2011

01 The Highly Effective Detective 2006 Buy

02 The Highly Effective Detective Goes to the Dogs 2008 Buy

03 The Highly Effective Detective Plays the Fool 2010 Buy

04 The Highly Effective Detective Crosses the Line 2011 Buy

Standalone Books in Reading Order 1 book / 2003

01 A Burning in Homeland 2003 Buy

Monstrumologist Books in Reading Order 4 books / 2009-2013

01 The Monstrumologist 2009 Buy

02 The Curse of the Wendigo 2010 Buy

03 The Isle of Blood 2011 Buy

04 The Final Descent 2013 Buy

Fifth Wave Books in Reading Order 3 books / 2013-2016

01 The 5th Wave 2013 Buy

02 The Infinite Sea 2014 Buy

03 The Last Star 2016 Buy

Where to start with Richard Yancey

What is the best order to read Richard Yancey books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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