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Children of Time books in order A series by Adrian Tchaikovsky

The Children of Time series by Adrian Tchaikovsky has 3 books, from Children of Time (Jun 2015) to Children of Memory (Jan 2023). Read it in order, starting with Children of Time.

Reading order: 1 Children of Time (2015) · 2 Children of Ruin (2019) · 3 Children of Memory (2023)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Children of Time books in order

  1. 1.

    Children of Time (Jun 2015)

    616 pages★ 4.3 (76 ratings)

  2. 2.

    Children of Ruin (May 2019)

    584 pages★ 4.1 (15 ratings)

  3. 3.

    Children of Memory (Jan 2023)

    458 pages★ 4.0 (9 ratings)

Children of Time FAQ

How many Children of Time books are there?
There are 3 Children of Time books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Children of Time books in?
In publication order, starting with Children of Time (Jun 2015): 1 Children of Time (2015) · 2 Children of Ruin (2019) · 3 Children of Memory (2023).
What is the first Children of Time book?
Children of Time (Jun 2015).
What is the latest Children of Time book?
Children of Memory (Jan 2023).
Is the Children of Time series finished?
No, Adrian Tchaikovsky is still adding to it.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.