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Wars of Light and Shadow Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Wars of Light and Shadow books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Wars of Light and Shadow series? Start with "The Curse of the Mistwraith" (1993) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Wars of Light and Shadow reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Curse of the Mistwraith
1993
The Ships of Merior
1994
Warhost Of Vastmark
1995
Song of the Mysteries
2024
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