The X-Files Books in Order

This page lists the complete The X-Files reading order by Hank Phillippi Ryan, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 12 books / 1994-2024

The X-Files Reading Order

01 Goblins(By: Charles L. Grant) 1994 Buy

02 Hunter(By: Charles L. Grant) 1995 Buy

03 Ground Zero(By: Kevin J. Anderson) 1995 Buy

04 Whirlwind(By: Charles L. Grant) 1995 Buy

05 Ruins(By: Kevin J. Anderson) 1995 Buy

06 Antibodies(By: Kevin J. Anderson) 1997 Buy

07 Skin(By: Ben Mezrich) 1998 Buy

08 Fight the Future(By: Elizabeth Hand) 1998 Buy

09 I Want to Believe(By: Max Allan Collins) 2008 Buy

10 Trust No One(By: Gayle Lynds,Heather Graham,Jonathan Maberry,Max Allan Collins,Kevin J. Anderson,Tim Lebbon,Keith R.A. DeCandido,Brian Keene,Peter Clines,Gini Koch) 2015 Buy

11 The Truth Is Out There(With: Jonathan Maberry,Kelley Armstrong,David Farland,Rachel Caine,Hank Schwaeble,Kami Garcia,Jon McGoran) 2016 Buy

12 Perihelion(By: Claudia Gray) 2024 Buy

The X-Files Books by Publication Order

1994 Goblins(By: Charles L. Grant) #1

1995 Hunter(By: Charles L. Grant) #2

1995 Ground Zero(By: Kevin J. Anderson) #3

1995 Whirlwind(By: Charles L. Grant) #4

1995 Ruins(By: Kevin J. Anderson) #5

1997 Antibodies(By: Kevin J. Anderson) #6

1998 Skin(By: Ben Mezrich) #7

1998 Fight the Future(By: Elizabeth Hand) #8

2008 I Want to Believe(By: Max Allan Collins) #9

2015 Trust No One(By: Gayle Lynds,Heather Graham,Jonathan Maberry,Max Allan Collins,Kevin J. Anderson,Tim Lebbon,Keith R.A. DeCandido,Brian Keene,Peter Clines,Gini Koch) #10

2016 The Truth Is Out There(With: Jonathan Maberry,Kelley Armstrong,David Farland,Rachel Caine,Hank Schwaeble,Kami Garcia,Jon McGoran) #11

2024 Perihelion(By: Claudia Gray) #12

Questions readers ask

What is the correct The X-Files reading order?

The The X-Files reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many The X-Files books are there?

This catalog currently lists 12 The X-Files books published across 1994-2024.

Who writes the The X-Files books?

The X-Files is listed as a book series by Hank Phillippi Ryan.

Should I read The X-Files in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read The X-Files. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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