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ⓘ About Nathan Hystad
Nathan Hystad is a Canadian horror and science fiction author from Alberta Canada known for his bestselling series of novels the “Survivors” series. More recently, he set up the Woodbridge Press to help aspiring authors get their novels published more easily. Describing himself as an avid reader and writer of words, Hystad always wanted to become an author since he was a child. While his mates were dreaming of becoming astronauts, firefighters and hockey players, all he wanted was to become a professional author. But the reality hit him when he became an adult and had to take a job to pay his bills. It was not until he was in his late thirties that he decided to give his passion a try once again. He worked hard and soon had some of his works published in magazines, online and in books. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of The Abyss Books series, Nathan Hystad has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Nathan Hystad
Below Us
Below Us continues the Publication Order of The Abyss Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Before Us
Before Us is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Abyss Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
After Us
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Abyss Books with After Us, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Confrontation
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Baldwin's Legacy Books with Confrontation, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Unification
Unification is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Baldwin's Legacy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
Culmination
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Baldwin's Legacy Books with Culmination, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Hierarchy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Baldwin's Legacy Books with Hierarchy, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Lineage
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Baldwin's Legacy Books with Lineage, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Legacy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Baldwin's Legacy Books with Legacy, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Lost Contact
Lost Contact continues the Publication Order of The Bridge Sequence Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Lost Time
Lost Time continues the Publication Order of The Bridge Sequence Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Lost Hope
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Bridge Sequence Books with Lost Hope, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Final Days
Final Days is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Final Days Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
Colony
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Final Days Books with Colony, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Escape
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Final Days Books with Escape, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
The Other Place
The Other Place continues the Publication Order of The Glass Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Hidden Space
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Glass Books with The Hidden Space, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
The Secret Base
The Secret Base is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Glass Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
Ethos
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Link Books with Ethos, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Pathos
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Link Books with Pathos, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Logos
Logos continues the Publication Order of Link Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Taken
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Lost Town Books with Taken, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Shelter
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Lost Town Books with Shelter, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Fracture
Fracture continues the Publication Order of Lost Town Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Beginnings
Beginnings continues the Publication Order of Lost Town Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Deception
Deception continues the Publication Order of Lost Town Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Found
Found is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lost Town Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
Red Creek
Red Creek is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Red Creek Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
Return to Red Creek
Return to Red Creek continues the Publication Order of Red Creek Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Rift
Rift is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Resistance Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
Revenge
Revenge continues the Publication Order of The Resistance Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Return
Return is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Resistance Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
Occupation
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Rise Books with Occupation, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Salvation
Salvation is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rise Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
Reclamation
Reclamation continues the Publication Order of Rise Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
First Life
First Life continues the Publication Order of River Saga Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Second Chance
Second Chance is an essential installment in the Publication Order of River Saga Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
Third Party
Third Party is an essential installment in the Publication Order of River Saga Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
The Realms
The Realms continues the Publication Order of River Saga Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Space Race
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Space Race Books with Space Race, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Space Battle
Conflict and courage define Space Battle, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Space Race Books series by Nathan Hystad that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Space Strike
Space Strike is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Space Race Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
The Event
The Event is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Survivors Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
New Threat
New Threat continues the Publication Order of The Survivors Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
New World
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Survivors Books with New World, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
The Ancients
The Ancients is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Survivors Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
The Theos
The Theos continues the Publication Order of The Survivors Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Old Enemy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Survivors Books with Old Enemy, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
New Alliance
New Alliance continues the Publication Order of The Survivors Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Gatekeepers
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Survivors Books with The Gatekeepers, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
New Horizon
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Survivors Books with New Horizon, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
The Academy
The Academy continues the Publication Order of The Survivors Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Old World
Old World is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Survivors Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
New Discovery
New Discovery continues the Publication Order of The Survivors Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Old Secrets
Old Secrets continues the Publication Order of The Survivors Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Deities
The Deities is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Survivors Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
New Beginning
New Beginning is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Survivors Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
New Lies
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Survivors Books with New Lies, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
The Colony
The Colony continues the Publication Order of The Survivors Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
New Galaxy
New Galaxy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Survivors Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
The Portals
The Portals is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Survivors Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
The Search
The Search continues the Publication Order of The Survivors Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Alliance
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Survivors Books with The Alliance, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Old History
Old History is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Survivors Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
The Departure
The Departure is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Survivors Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
New Life
New Life is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Survivors Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
Old Habits
Old Habits continues the Publication Order of The Survivors Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Escape
The Escape is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Survivors Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
The Conclave
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Survivors Books with The Conclave, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Echoes From the Moon
Echoes From the Moon is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Token Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
Shadows of the Earth
Shadows of the Earth is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Token Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
Warmth of the Sun
Conflict and courage define Warmth of the Sun, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of The Token Books series by Nathan Hystad that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Dark Invasion
Dark Invasion is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Travelers Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
Dark City
Dark City is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Travelers Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
Dark World
Dark World continues the Publication Order of Travelers Books story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Lights Over Cloud Lake
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Lights Over Cloud Lake, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
The Manuscript
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Manuscript, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
Crime & Mystery Short Stories
The investigation intensifies in Crime & Mystery Short Stories, as this installment of the Publication Order of Gothic Fantasy Books series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Nathan Hystad's creation.
9Tales Told in the Dark #4
9Tales Told in the Dark #4 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Crime & Mystery Short Stories
The investigation intensifies in Crime & Mystery Short Stories, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Nathan Hystad's creation.
Crime & Mystery Short Stories
The investigation intensifies in Crime & Mystery Short Stories, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Nathan Hystad's creation.
Explorations: First Contact
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Explorations: First Contact, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Hystad.
The Last City
The Last City continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Tales from the Starship Atlantis
Tales from the Starship Atlantis is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Hystad have come to expect.
Tales from the Starship, Book 2
Tales from the Starship, Book 2 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nathan Hystad's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nathan Hystad?
Nathan Hystad is a bestselling author known for 18 book series containing over 85 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Abyss Books, Publication Order of Baldwin's Legacy Books, Publication Order of The Bridge Sequence Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Nathan Hystad series to start with?
For readers new to Nathan Hystad's work, the Publication Order of The Abyss Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 3 books. Begin with Below Us to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Nathan Hystad written?
Nathan Hystad has written over 85 books across 18 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Nathan Hystad books in order?
Yes, reading Nathan Hystad's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Nathan Hystad write in?
Nathan Hystad writes primarily in fiction. With 18 series across 85 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Nathan Hystad's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Nathan Hystad's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Nathan Hystad's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Nathan Hystad's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of The Abyss Books series. The first book, Below Us, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.