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The 5th Wave books in order A series by Rick Yancey

The 5th Wave series by Rick Yancey has 3 books, from The 5th Wave (May 2013) to The Last Star (May 2016). Read it in order, starting with The 5th Wave.

Reading order: 1 The 5th Wave (2013) · 2 The Infinite Sea (2014) · 3 The Last Star (2016)

Updated September 2026

All 3 The 5th Wave books in order

  1. 1.

    The 5th Wave (May 2013)

    496 pages★ 3.6 (46 ratings)Adapted for film

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  2. 2.

    The Infinite Sea (Sep 2014)

    336 pages★ 4.1 (10 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    The Last Star (May 2016)

    360 pages★ 3.1 (9 ratings)

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The 5th Wave FAQ

How many The 5th Wave books are there?
There are 3 The 5th Wave books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the The 5th Wave books in?
In publication order, starting with The 5th Wave (May 2013): 1 The 5th Wave (2013) · 2 The Infinite Sea (2014) · 3 The Last Star (2016).
What is the first The 5th Wave book?
The 5th Wave (May 2013).
What is the latest The 5th Wave book?
The Last Star (May 2016).
Is the 5th Wave series finished?
There have been no new The 5th Wave books since 2016.

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