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Lilith's Brood books in order A series by Octavia E. Butler

The Lilith's Brood series by Octavia E. Butler has 3 books, from Dawn (May 1987) to Imago (May 1989). Read it in order, starting with Dawn.

Reading order: 1 Dawn (1987) · 2 Adulthood Rites (1988) · 3 Imago (1989)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Lilith's Brood books in order

  1. 1.

    Dawn (May 1987)

    256 pages★ 4.1 (35 ratings)

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  2. 2.

    Adulthood Rites (Jun 1988)

    296 pages★ 4.0 (11 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    Imago (May 1989)

    264 pages★ 4.3 (9 ratings)

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Lilith's Brood FAQ

How many Lilith's Brood books are there?
There are 3 Lilith's Brood books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Lilith's Brood books in?
In publication order, starting with Dawn (May 1987): 1 Dawn (1987) · 2 Adulthood Rites (1988) · 3 Imago (1989).
What is the first Lilith's Brood book?
Dawn (May 1987).
What is the latest Lilith's Brood book?
Imago (May 1989).
Is the Lilith's Brood series finished?
There have been no new Lilith's Brood books since 1989; Octavia E. Butler died in 2006.
Did Octavia E. Butler write other series?
Yes: Patternist.

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