James Frey Books in Order
Books by James Frey, the co-creator of the Pittacus Lore pseudonym and author of A Million Little Pieces.
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Publication Order
51 books
A Million Little Pieces
by James Frey
2003
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American Pitbull
by James Frey
2005
My Friend Leonard
by James Frey
2005
Bright Shiny Morning
by James Frey
2008
Wives, Wheels, Weapons
by James Frey
2008
I Am Number Four
by Pittacus Lore
2010
Nine alien teenagers are hiding on Earth. Three are dead. John Smith is Number Four, and he is next. Moving to a small town in Ohio, he tries to lay low, but his powers—and his enemies—are about to reveal themselves.
Six's Legacy
by Pittacus Lore
2011
Before she joined John Smith, Number Six was fighting on her own. This novella details her capture by the Mogadorians and the brutal events that turned her into the warrior she became.
The Final Testament of the Holy Bible
by James Frey
2011
The Power of Six
by Pittacus Lore
2011
John Smith is on the run with Sam and Six. Meanwhile, in Spain, Number Seven is hiding in a convent, desperate to find the others. The narrative splits as the Garde realize they are not as alone as they thought.
Nine's Legacy
by Pittacus Lore
2012
Number Nine has always been the wild card. This story recounts his life in Chicago before the main series, his public displays of power, and the mistake that led to his capture.
The Fallen Legacies
by Pittacus Lore
2012
Narrated by Adam, a Mogadorian, this story tells the tragic tale of Numbers One, Two, and Three. It reveals how the Mogadorians tracked and killed the first of the Garde.
The Rise of Nine
by Pittacus Lore
2012
John Smith has finally found Number Nine, but they couldn't be more different. While they butt heads over leadership, they must escape the FBI and the Mogadorians to find the rest of the Garde.
The Search for Sam
by Pittacus Lore
2012
Follow Sam Goode after he is left behind in the Mogadorian mountain base. Alone and imprisoned, he must rely on his wits to survive the enemy's interrogation.
Kimo's War
by James Frey
2013
The Fall of Five
by Pittacus Lore
2013
The Garde have finally reunited, but the celebration is short-lived. A crop circle in the shape of a Loric symbol appears, signaling that Number Five is out there. As they race to bring him into the fold, they must decide if they are walking into a trap set by the Mogadorians.
The Forgotten Ones
by Pittacus Lore
2013
Adam, the Mogadorian rebel, seeks out his own destiny. Separated from the Garde, he heads to Alaska to uncover a secret that could help win the war.
The Last Days of Lorien
by Pittacus Lore
2013
A prequel story set on Lorien before its destruction. It focuses on Sandor, Number Nine's Cêpan, as he tries to save as much of their history as possible before the end.
Descendant
by James Frey
2014
Existence
by James Frey
2014
Five's Betrayal
by Pittacus Lore
2014
Detailed events leading up to *The Fall of Five*, showing the internal conflict and external pressures that shaped Number Five's allegiance.
Five's Legacy
by Pittacus Lore
2014
Number Five was the last to join the group, and his path was the darkest. This novella explains how he survived alone and what drove him toward his controversial choices.
Hidden Enemy
by Pittacus Lore
2014
A collection of three novellas: *Five's Legacy*, *Return to Paradise*, and *Five's Betrayal*. These stories provide the crucial backstory for Number Five and document the strange events occurring in Paradise, Ohio, after John left.
Origins
by James Frey
2014
Return to Paradise
by Pittacus Lore
2014
Mark James, once a bully, is now trying to figure out his place in the secret war. Back in Paradise, Ohio, he notices suspicious activity and decides to investigate.
The Calling
by James Frey
2014
The Fugitive
by Pittacus Lore
2014
Mark James is on the run. Framed by the Mogadorians, he travels across the country trying to clear his name and track down Sarah Hart.
The Revenge of Seven
by Pittacus Lore
2014
After a devastating loss, the Garde are fractured. One group is trapped in a Mogadorian base, while the others are hunting for their enemies. They must regroup before the invasion fleet arrives.
Incite
by James Frey
2015
Legacies Reborn
by Pittacus Lore
2015
The story of Daniela Morales, a human teenager in New York who discovers she has developed Legacies during the invasion, bridging the gap to the sequel series.
Sky Key
by James Frey
2015
The Fate of Ten
by Pittacus Lore
2015
The invasion has begun. Mogadorian warships are descending on major cities, and John Smith is fighting on the front lines in New York. Meanwhile, in Mexico, the rest of the team tries to unlock an ancient power in the Loric sanctuary that could turn the tide of the war.
The Guard
by Pittacus Lore
2015
For years, a mysterious hacker has been helping the Garde from the shadows. This novella reveals her identity and her dangerous game against the Mogadorians.
The Navigator
by Pittacus Lore
2015
A rare look at the adults who saved the Garde. This story follows the pilot of the ship that brought the Loric children to Earth and what happened to him after they landed.
Feed
by James Frey
2016
Last Defense
by Pittacus Lore
2016
Malcolm Goode is the only human who knows the whole truth. As the invasion begins, he must race to a secret bunker to secure information that could save them all.
Project Berlin
by James Frey
2016
Reap
by James Frey
2016
Rules of the Game
by James Frey
2016
United as One
by Pittacus Lore
2016
The explosive finale to the original series. The Mogadorian invasion is total, and the Garde are the only thing standing between humanity and extinction. They must make a final, desperate stand to save Earth.
Generation One
by Pittacus Lore
2017
The first book in the *Reborn* series. The war is over, but humans are developing powers. At the new Earth Garde Academy, a group of fresh recruits must learn to control their abilities before they destroy themselves.
Out of the Ashes
by Pittacus Lore
2017
A *Legacy Chronicles* novella. Following the war, Six and Sam are traveling the world to help new human Garde, but they stumble upon a new threat rising from the ruins.
The Buried Cities
by James Frey
2017
The Moscow Meeting
by James Frey
2017
Chasing Ghosts
by Pittacus Lore
2018
Old enemies resurface in this novella. The mole from the Academy is on the loose, and the heroes must track them down before they sell secrets to the highest bidder.
Fugitive Six
by Pittacus Lore
2018
The sequel to *Generation One*. The Human Garde Academy is under scrutiny, and a group of students goes rogue to find out who is kidnapping their friends.
Into the Fire
by Pittacus Lore
2018
Sam and Six continue their mission in this novella, facing off against mercenaries who are hunting the new human Garde for profit.
Katerina
by James Frey
2018
Up in Smoke
by Pittacus Lore
2018
The conclusion to the first arc of *The Legacy Chronicles*. Six and Sam must stop a plot that threatens to expose the new Garde to the world in a catastrophic way.
Out of the Shadows
by Pittacus Lore
2019
A bind-up collection containing three *Legacy Chronicles* novellas: *Chasing Ghosts*, *Raising Monsters*, and *Killing Giants*.
Raising Monsters
by Pittacus Lore
2019
A *Legacy Chronicles* novella. The heroes infiltrate a black market auction where human Garde are being sold as weapons.
Return to Zero
by Pittacus Lore
2019
The finale of the *Lorien Legacies Reborn* trilogy. The Earth Garde are splintered, and a new villain threatens to wipe out all Legacy-wielders for good.
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