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Books by James Frey, the co-creator of the Pittacus Lore pseudonym and author of A Million Little Pieces.

Last updated: June 7, 2026

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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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