Chronos books in order A series by Madeleine L'Engle
The Chronos series by Madeleine L'Engle has 3 books, from The Young Unicorns (1968) to Troubling a Star (Sep 1994). Read it in order, starting with The Young Unicorns.
Reading order: 1 The Young Unicorns (1968) · 2 A Ring of Endless Light (1980) · 3 Troubling a Star (1994)
Updated September 2026
All 3 Chronos books in order
- 1.
The Young Unicorns (1968)
- 2.
A Ring of Endless Light (1980)
- 3.
Troubling a Star (Sep 1994)
Chronos on screen
- A Ring of Endless Light (2002)TV · from A Ring of Endless Light
Chronos FAQ
- How many Chronos books are there?
- There are 3 Chronos books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Chronos books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Young Unicorns (1968): 1 The Young Unicorns (1968) · 2 A Ring of Endless Light (1980) · 3 Troubling a Star (1994).
- What is the first Chronos book?
- The Young Unicorns (1968).
- What is the latest Chronos book?
- Troubling a Star (Sep 1994).
- Is the Chronos series finished?
- There have been no new Chronos books since 1994; Madeleine L'Engle died in 2007.
- Did Madeleine L'Engle write other series?
- Yes: Kairos.
More series by Madeleine L'Engle
All Madeleine L'Engle booksKairos
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.