Alan Dean Foster Books in Order
Quick answer
New to Alan Dean Foster? Begin with the Founding of the Commonwealth series. Book 1 is Phylogenesis (1999).
Founding of the Commonwealth
Founding of the Commonwealth reading guide →- 1.
Phylogenesis(1999)
Start here - 2.
Dirge(2000)
- 3.
Diuturnity's Dawn(2002)
Newest
Journeys of the Catechist
Journeys of the Catechist reading guide →- 1.
Carnivores of Light and Darkness(1998)
Start here - 2.
- 3.
A Triumph of Souls(2000)
Newest
The Damned
The Damned reading guide →- 1.
A Call to Arms(1991)
Start here - 2.
The False Mirror(1992)
- 3.
The Spoils of War(1993)
Newest
Tipping Point
Tipping Point reading guide →- 1.
The Human Blend(2010)
Start here - 2.
Body, Inc.(2012)
- 3.
The Sum of Her Parts(2012)
Newest
Alan Dean Foster FAQ
What order should I read Alan Dean Foster's books in?
The longest series we cover is Founding of the Commonwealth (3 books). For the Founding of the Commonwealth series: Start with "Phylogenesis" (1999) and follow the publication order.
How many series has Alan Dean Foster written?
We cover 4 Alan Dean Foster series: Founding of the Commonwealth, Journeys of the Catechist, The Damned, Tipping Point.
Which Alan Dean Foster book on BookPath was published earliest?
The earliest Alan Dean Foster book in our reading-order coverage is "A Call to Arms" (1991), from The Damned series. We only list books that belong to series we cover, so this is not necessarily Alan Dean Foster's debut.