Philip Pullman · trilogy
His Dark Materials books in order
A trilogy of fantasy novels about Lyra, Will, parallel worlds, Dust, and the struggle against authoritarian religious power, accompanied by related short works.
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Reading order
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Publication order
- 1 Northern Lights
Book 1 · novel · 1995
- 2 The Subtle Knife
Book 2 · novel · 1997
Lost in a new world, Lyra finds Will—a boy on the run, a murderer—a worthy and welcome ally. For this is a world where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and witches share the skies with troops of angels. Each is searching—Lyra for…
- 3 The Amber Spyglass
Book 3 · novel · 2000
Will is the bearer of the knife. Now, accompanied by angels, his task is to deliver that powerful, dangerous weapon to Lord Asriel - by the command of his dying father. But how can he go looking for Lord Asriel when Lyra is gone? Only…
- 4 Lyra's Oxford
Book 4 · novella · 2003 Optional
An exciting new tale set in the world of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials saga. This collectible hardcover volume includes a short story by Mr. Pullman, plus a fold-out map of Oxford and various "souvenirs" from the past. The book is…
- 5 Once Upon a Time in the North
Book 5 · novella · 2008 Optional
Lyra is studying at Oxford University, she comes across the story of Lee Scoresby and Iorek Byrnisson's first meeting, many years ago, along with much evidence of the adventure that brought them together . . . When a young Texan…
- 6 The Collectors
Book 6 · short-story · 2014 Optional
‘But the thing is,’ said Horley, ‘they didn’t know each other at all. Never heard of each other. It wasn’t about the makers. Only about the works.’ On a dark winter’s night in 1970, Horley and Grinstead huddle for warmth in the Senior…
- 7 Serpentine
Book 7 · novella · 2020 Optional
Lyra Silvertongue, you're very welcome... Yes, I know your new name. Serafina Pekkala told me everything about you exploits.
