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Daniel X books in order A series by James Patterson

The Daniel X series by James Patterson has 6 books, from The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Jul 2008) to Lights Out (2012). Read it in order, starting with The Dangerous Days of Daniel X.

Reading order: 1 The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (2008) · 2 Daniel X: Watch the Skies (2009) · 3 Demons and Druids (2010) · 4 Game Over (2011) · 5 Daniel X: Armageddon (2012) · 6 Lights Out (2012)

Updated September 2026

All 6 Daniel X books in order

  1. 1.

    The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Jul 2008)

    272 pages

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  2. 2.

    Daniel X: Watch the Skies (Jul 2009)

    288 pages

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  3. 3.

    Demons and Druids (Jul 2010)

    256 pages

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  4. 4.

    Game Over (2011)

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  5. 5.

    Daniel X: Armageddon (2012), with Chris Grabenstein

    312 pages

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  6. 6.

    Lights Out (2012)

    288 pages

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Daniel X FAQ

How many Daniel X books are there?
There are 6 Daniel X books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Daniel X books in?
In publication order, starting with The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Jul 2008): 1 The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (2008) · 2 Daniel X: Watch the Skies (2009) · 3 Demons and Druids (2010) · 4 Game Over (2011) · 5 Daniel X: Armageddon (2012) · 6 Lights Out (2012).
What is the first Daniel X book?
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Jul 2008).
What is the latest Daniel X book?
Lights Out (2012).
Is the Daniel X series finished?
There have been no new Daniel X books since 2012.
Did James Patterson write other series?
Yes: Alex Cross, Travis McKinley, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride and Michael Bennett.

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