Noughts & Crosses books in order A series by Malorie Blackman
The Noughts & Crosses series by Malorie Blackman has 4 books, from Noughts & Crosses (2001) to Double Cross (2008). Read it in order, starting with Noughts & Crosses.
Reading order: 1 Noughts & Crosses (2001) · 2 Knife Edge (2003) · 3 Checkmate (2005) · 4 Double Cross (2008)
Updated September 2026
All 4 Noughts & Crosses books in order
- 1.
Noughts & Crosses (2001)
- 2.
Knife Edge (2003)
- 3.
Checkmate (2005)
- 4.
Double Cross (2008)
Noughts & Crosses FAQ
- How many Noughts & Crosses books are there?
- There are 4 Noughts & Crosses books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Noughts & Crosses books in?
- In publication order, starting with Noughts & Crosses (2001): 1 Noughts & Crosses (2001) · 2 Knife Edge (2003) · 3 Checkmate (2005) · 4 Double Cross (2008).
- What is the first Noughts & Crosses book?
- Noughts & Crosses (2001).
- What is the latest Noughts & Crosses book?
- Double Cross (2008).
- Is the Noughts & Crosses series finished?
- There have been no new Noughts & Crosses books since 2008.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.