Series · 5 books

The Patternist

by Octavia E. Butler

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Description

This series explores the long lives and evolving powers of immortal beings and their descendants. Across centuries, these powerful individuals shape humanity through selective breeding and psychic control, facing internal conflicts and external threats that challenge their dominance.

Books in order

1976–1984

1

Wild Seed1980 · 4.55 avg · 124 readers

2

Mind of My Mind1977 · 4.33 avg · 94 readers

3

Clay's Ark1984 · 3.50 avg · 40 readers

4

Patternmaster1976 · 3.67 avg · 33 readers

Extras

Outside the numbered order. You don’t need these to finish the series.

Survivor1978 · 4.00 avg · 22 readers

Known for

Across 5 books

Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy Wonder

Details

Books: 4 + 1 extra
Published: 1976–1984
Length: 913 pages · about 23 hours

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