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Wars of Light and Shadow

This epic saga unfolds in a world steeped in intricate politics and ancient magic, following the destinies of clans and nations caught in a protracted conflict. Deep political machinations, betrayal, and the strength of familial bonds are central to the narrative. The story spans centuries, exploring the repercussions of ancient events on the present, with each installment expanding the complex tapestry of this grand world. Readers who enjoy intricate fantasy narratives with well-developed characters and rich lore will find themselves engrossed.

Stormed Fortress
Fugitive Prince
Grand Conspiracy
Traitor's Knot
Warhost of Vastmark
Initiate's Trial

Recommended Reading Order

  1. 1

    Curse of the Mistwraith

    • 841 pages
    • 30 hours of reading

    The stunning first volume in Janny Wurts's epic tale of two half-brothers cursed to life-long enmity, now re-released with a striking new cover.

    Curse of the Mistwraith
  2. 2

    The Ships of Merior

    • 738 pages
    • 26 hours of reading
    4.0(2066)Add rating

    Janny Wurts's epic tale of two half-brothers cursed to life-long enmity continues in this spectacular second volume, now re-released with a striking new cover.

    The Ships of Merior
  3. 3

    Warhost of Vastmark

    • 352 pages
    • 13 hours of reading
    4.1(3276)Add rating

    Janny Wurts's epic tale of two half-brothers cursed to life-long enmity reaches new heights in the third volume, now re-released with a striking new cover.

    Warhost of Vastmark
  4. 4

    Fugitive Prince

    • 576 pages
    • 21 hours of reading
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    Where there is light, there must always be shadow... The fourth volume in Janny Wurts's spectacular epic fantasy, now re-released with a striking new cover design along with the rest of the series.

    Fugitive Prince
  5. 5

    Grand Conspiracy

    • 656 pages
    • 23 hours of reading
    4.2(1575)Add rating

    Where there is light, there must always be shadow... The fifth volume in Janny Wurts's spectacular epic fantasy, now re-released with a striking new cover design along with the rest of the series. schovat popis

    Grand Conspiracy
  6. 6

    Peril's Gate

    • 784 pages
    • 28 hours of reading
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    Where there is light, there must always be shadow... The fourth volume in Janny Wurts's spectacular epic fantasy, now re-released with a striking new cover design along with the rest of the series.

    Peril's Gate
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    Initiate's Trial

    • 578 pages
    • 21 hours of reading
    4.2(24)Add rating

    The long-awaited beginning of the fourth story arc - Sword of the Canon - in the epic fantasy series, the Wars of Light and Shadow.

    Initiate's Trial
  10. 10

    The long-awaited second book of the fourth story arc - Sword of the Canon - in the epic fantasy series, the Wars of Light and Shadow.Lysaer’s unstable integrity lies under threat of total downfall, and as his determined protector, Daliana will face the most frightening decision of her young life.Arithon, Master of Shadow, is marked for death and still hunted, when his critical quest to recover his obscured past entangles him in a web of deep intrigue and ancient perils beyond his imagining.Elaira’s urgent pursuit of the Biedar Tribes’ secret embroils her in the terrible directive of the Fellowship Sorcerers, while Dakar — the Mad Prophet — confronts the hard reckoning for the colossal mistake of his misspent past, and Tarens is steered by a destiny far from his crofter’s origins.The penultimate volume of The Wars of Light and Shadow will touch the grand depths of Athera’s endowment, and deliver the thrilling finale of arc IV, the Sword of the Canon.War, blood, magic, mystery – and the most hidden powers of all – will stand or fall on their hour of unveiling.

    Destiny's Conflict