Author guide
Scott Westerfeld Books in Order
Scott Westerfeld is an American novelist whose career began with adult science fiction before expanding into young adult fiction. His bibliography includes standalone novels, series, graphic novels, illustrated guides, nonfiction, interactive fiction, and novellas. He has collaborated with Margo Lanagan, Deborah Biancotti, Devin Grayson, and Justine Larbalestier. His work has received the Philip K. Dick Award Special Citation, the Aurealis Award, and the Victorian Premier's Award.
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Scott Westerfeld's Newest Book
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Polymorph
First published novel.
So Yesterday
Accessible standalone young adult novel.
The Secret Hour
Start of the Midnighters trilogy.
Peeps
Start of the Peeps series.
Uglies
Start of Westerfeld's best-known series.
Leviathan
Start of the illustrated Leviathan trilogy.
Zeroes
Start of the collaborative Zeroes trilogy.
Spill Zone
Start of the Spill Zone graphic novel series.
Impostors
Start of the later Uglies-related quartet.
Afterworlds
Standalone novel about writing and publishing.
Horizon
Start of the multi-author Horizon series.
The Mortons
Latest adult novel, co-written with Justine Larbalestier.
Read in order
Books by series
novel series · completed
Succession
A far-future space-opera series about an interstellar empire, the Risen, and the Rix.
trilogy · completed
Midnighters
A trilogy about teenagers who experience a hidden extra hour at midnight.
novel series · completed
Uglies
A dystopian young adult series about compulsory cosmetic transformation and resistance to social control.
novel series · completed
Impostors
A four-novel continuation of the Uglies universe, set after the original quartet.
graphic novel series · completed
Uglies Graphic Novels
Graphic novel adaptations and retellings centered on Shay and the Uglies universe.
trilogy · completed
Leviathan
An illustrated alternate-history trilogy set during World War I, featuring genetically engineered animals and steam-powered war machines.
graphic novel series · completed
Spill Zone
A graphic novel series about a photographer investigating a mysterious disaster zone in upstate New York.
trilogy · completed
Zeroes
A collaborative young adult trilogy about teenagers with unpredictable superpowers.
multi-author series · ongoing
Horizon
A multi-author middle-grade survival series developed by Westerfeld, who wrote and outlined the first installment.
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Book 1 · novel · 2017
choose-your-own-adventure series · completed
Powerpuff Girls Plus You Club
A licensed interactive choose-your-own-adventure series based on The Powerpuff Girls.
Outside the series
