Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A Land of Ash |
2010 |
Buy |
| The Gate |
2010 |
Buy |
| The Gate 2: 13 Tales of Isolation and Despair |
2012 |
Buy |
| Fading Light |
2012 |
Buy |
| When Swords Fall Silent: An Assassination Anthology |
2023 |
Buy |
Astral Kingdoms#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Radiant King |
2025 |
Buy |
Half-Orcs Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Half-Orcs |
2010 |
N/A |
| The Weight of Blood |
2010 |
Buy |
| The Cost of Betrayal |
2010 |
Buy |
| The Death of Promises |
2010 |
Buy |
| The Shadows of Grace |
2010 |
Buy |
| A Sliver of Redemption |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Prison of Angels |
2012 |
Buy |
| The King of the Vile |
2015 |
Buy |
| The King of the Fallen |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Legacy of the Watcher |
2024 |
Buy |
Level: Unknown Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Level: Unknown |
2025 |
Buy |
| Level: Ascension |
2025 |
Buy |
| Level: Apocalypse |
2025 |
Buy |
Paladins Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Night of Wolves |
2011 |
Buy |
| Clash of Faiths |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Old Ways |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Broken Pieces |
2012 |
Buy |
Seraphim Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Skyborn |
2015 |
Buy |
| Bittersweet Seraphim |
2012 |
N/A |
| Fireborn |
2016 |
Buy |
| Shadowborn |
2017 |
Buy |
Shadowdance Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Cloak and Spider |
2013 |
Buy |
| Танц с плащове |
2010 |
N/A |
| Танц с остриета |
2011 |
N/A |
| A Dance of Mirrors / A Dance of Death |
2011 |
Buy |
| Танц с огледала |
2011 |
N/A |
| A Dance of Blades |
2011 |
Buy |
| A Dance of Ghosts |
2014 |
Buy |
| A Dance of Shadows |
2014 |
Buy |
| A Dance of Cloaks |
2010 |
Buy |
| A Dance of Chaos |
2015 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Guardian of the Mountain |
2010 |
Buy |
The Breaking World Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Wrath of Lions |
2014 |
Buy |
| Blood of Gods |
2014 |
Buy |
| Dawn of Swords |
2014 |
Buy |
The Keepers Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Soulkeeper |
2019 |
Buy |
| A Gift of Faeries and Firekin |
2020 |
Buy |
| Mirror |
2003 |
N/A |
| Ravencaller |
2020 |
Buy |
| Voidbreaker |
2021 |
Buy |
| Fatal Diversion |
2021 |
N/A |
| Royal Reckoning |
2021 |
N/A |
The Vagrant Gods Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Bladed Faith |
2022 |
Buy |
| The Sapphire Altar |
2023 |
Buy |
| The Slain Divine |
2024 |
Buy |
Watcher’s Blade Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A Dance of Shadows |
2012 |
N/A |
| Blood of the Underworld |
2012 |
Buy |
| Blood of the Father |
- |
N/A |
| Blood of the Innocent |
- |
N/A |
David Dalglish is a fantasy author who built his career through self-publishing before moving to traditional publication with Orbit Books. His early work includes the Half-Orcs series (10 books) and the Shadowdance series (10 books), both of which earned him a large following among readers of dark fantasy. He has published over fifty books since 2003.
His traditionally published work includes The Keepers trilogy, the Seraphim series, and The Vagrant Gods trilogy. The Vagrant Gods books (The Bladed Faith, The Sapphire Altar, The Slain Divine) received strong reviews for their worldbuilding and political intrigue. His newest series, Level: Unknown (2025), and Astral Kingdoms mark his continued output.
Dalglish writes action-heavy fantasy with morally complex characters. His Shadowdance series follows assassins in a city rife with criminal guilds, while the Half-Orcs books explore prejudice and redemption through their mixed-race protagonists. He frequently co-authors anthologies with other fantasy writers and has maintained a steady publishing pace across two decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has David Dalglish written?
David Dalglish has written 55 books across twelve series.
What was David Dalglish's first book?
David Dalglish’s first book is Mirror, published in 2003.
Where should I start reading David Dalglish?
For his self-published work, the Half-Orcs or Shadowdance series are popular starting points. For his traditionally published novels, The Bladed Faith (2022) in The Vagrant Gods trilogy is the best entry point. Each series works independently.