Dark Matter Books in Order
Dark Matter is a 2-book series by Teri Terry for ages 13+, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with moderate content (HootRated intensity 3/5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Moderate
- HootRated 3/5
Dark Matter Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Dark Matter books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contagion 2019 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Moderate |
| 2 | Deception 2019 | Level 4-5 | 13+ | Moderate |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Dark Matter (2 books by Teri Terry) lands at a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Dark Matter Books
Contagion
Teri Terry
Contagion
Teri Terry
Deception
Teri Terry
Deception
Teri Terry
Series Like Dark Matter: What to Read Next
Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.
- Hardy Boys Casefiles by Franklin W. Dixon 4 books · Grades 4–5 · mild to intense content
- Gems: Nature's Jewels; Gareth Stevens Learning Library by Eric Ethan 3 books · Grades 4–5 · gentle to intense content
- After the Dust Settled by Jonathan Mary-Todd 6 books · Grades 3–5 · moderate content
- SideStreets by Jacqueline Guest 6 books · Grades 4–6 · moderate to intense content
- Jenna Fox Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson 3 books · Grades 3–5 · moderate to intense content
- Janie by Caroline B. Cooney 5 books · Grades 4–5 · moderate content
Questions about the Dark Matter series
- What reading level is the Dark Matter series?
- Dark Matter books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 13+. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Dark Matter books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Dark Matter books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Contagion (2019); Deception (2019).
- What age is the Dark Matter series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Dark Matter for ages 13+. Content is moderate (HootRated intensity 3/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.