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His Dark Materials Books In Order (Full List)
His Dark Materials is a series of 3 books by Philip Pullman. The first book published in the series is Northern Lights in 1995. Here is a complete list of His Dark Materials books in order.
Last update: October 18, 2026
1. Northern Lights (1995)
Lyra sets out for the top of the world in search of her taken playmate, Roger, bearing a rare truth-telling instrument, the compass of the title.
- 📇 480 Pages
- 📝 120,000 - 144,000 Word Count
- ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time
2. The Subtle Knife (1997)
As the boundaries between worlds begin to dissolve, Lyra and her daemon help Will Parry in his search for his father and for a powerful, magical knife.
- 📇 288 Pages
- 📝 72,000 - 86,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
3. The Amber Spyglass (2000)
In the astonishing finale to the His Dark Materials trilogy, Lyra and Will are in unspeakable danger.
- 📇 480 Pages
- 📝 120,000 - 144,000 Word Count
- ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time