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Polity Universe Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Polity Universe books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Polity Universe series? Start with "Prador Moon" (2006) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Polity Universe reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Prador Moon
2006
Hilldiggers
2007
Shadow of the Scorpion
2008
The Technician
2010
War Bodies
2023
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