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Legends of the Red Sun

This epic fantasy series plunges readers into the ancient city of Villjamur, facing the dual threats of a dying red sun and an encroaching ice age. As Empress Jamur Rika ascends the throne, she must navigate treacherous court politics, uncover a murder, and confront an external danger that looms over her empire. Meanwhile, Inspector Rumex Jeryd's investigation into a dark conspiracy unearths a corruption that jeopardizes the city's future. The narrative builds to a crescendo as a cosmic threat emerges, challenging all notions of power and survival in a world teetering on the brink of collapse.

Nacht über Villjamur
Nights of Villjamur
The Broken Isles
Legends of the red sun - The Book of Transformations
City of Ruin
City of Ruin

Recommended Reading Order

  1. 1

    Nights of Villjamur

    • 464 pages
    • 17 hours of reading

    When tragedy strikes--and the Emperor's elder daughter, Jamur Rika, is summoned to serve as queen, Inspector Rumex Jeryd focuses his immediate attention on the grisly murder of a councillor--and to an obscene conspiracy that threatens the lives of Rika, her sister, her dashing teacher, and the future of Villjamur itself. But in the far north, where the drawn-out winter has already begun, an even greater threat appears--a threat from another world.

    Nights of Villjamur
  2. 1

    Unter einer sterbenden roten Sonne harrt Villjamur, die Hauptstadt eines einstmals mächtigen Reiches, der heranrückenden Eiszeit. Ströme von Flüchtlingen sammeln sich vor den Toren und drohen, die ganze Stadt zu überfluten. Da ereignet sich eine furchtbare Tragödie, und die älteste Tochter des Kaisers, Jamur Rika, gelangt auf den Thron. Gleichzeitig ruft der grausame Mord an einem Ratsherrn Inspektor Rumex Jeryd auf den Plan. Im Laufe seiner Ermittlungen deckt Jeryd eine geheime Verschwörung auf, die nicht nur das Leben der Königin, sondern die Zukunft von ganz Villjamur bedroht ...

    Nacht über Villjamur
  3. 2

    City of Ruin

    • 427 pages
    • 15 hours of reading

    A soldier's disappearance prompts a partnership between a commander of the Night Guard and an inspector, who struggle to understand what has gone wrong in their decimated, gang-torn city.

    City of Ruin
  4. 2

    City of Ruin

    Legends of the Red Sun: Book Two

    • 546 pages
    • 20 hours of reading

    Set in a corrupt and decadent city on the verge of disaster, this second volume of the Legends of the Red Sun series explores themes of power, betrayal, and survival. As the characters navigate political intrigue and moral dilemmas, they face the consequences of their actions in a world where loyalty is scarce and danger lurks at every corner. This installment deepens the narrative with rich world-building and complex relationships, drawing readers into a gripping tale of resilience amid chaos.

    City of Ruin
  5. 3

    In the third book of The Legends of the Red Sun series, a corrupt Emperor seeks to restore Villjamur, but chaos ensues with the arrival of Shalev and a militant uprising. Investigator Fulcrom faces challenges managing the secretive Villjamur Knights while a mysterious priest threatens the church and the Empire's stability.

    Legends of the red sun - The Book of Transformations
  6. 4

    The Broken Isles

    • 418 pages
    • 15 hours of reading
    3.4(17)Add rating

    Set against the backdrop of a crumbling civilization, this installment delves deeper into the struggles and resilience of its characters as they navigate a world fraught with danger and uncertainty. The narrative explores themes of survival, power dynamics, and the consequences of choices made in desperate times. As tensions rise and alliances shift, the stakes become higher, leading to pivotal moments that could alter the course of their society forever.

    The Broken Isles