Davis Ashura books

Davis Ashura is an epic fantasy author known for his Indian-inspired Anchored Worlds universe, which includes The Castes and the OutCastes trilogy and several connected series.

Anthologies

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Journeys 2017 Buy

Instrument Of Omens Reading Order

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A Testament of Steel 2020 Buy
Memories of Prophecies 2021 Buy
A Necessary Heresy 2022 Buy
Bonds of Truths 2023 Buy

The Castes and the OutCastes Reading Order

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A Warrior’s Path 2013 Buy
Stories from Arisa 2014 Buy
A Warrior’s Knowledge 2015 Buy
A Warrior’s Penance 2018 Buy

The Chronicles of William Wilde Reading Order

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William Wilde and the Necrosed 2018 Buy
William Wilde and the Stolen Life 2018 Buy
William Wilde and the Unusual Suspects 2018 Buy
William Wilde and the Sons of Deceit 2019 Buy
William Wilde and the Lord of Mourning: An Anchored Worlds novel - N/A
William Wilde and the Lord of Mourning 2019 Buy

The Eternal Ephemera Reading Order

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Blood of a Novice 2022 Buy
Steel Sharpens 2024 Buy
The Solace of Hope 2024 Buy
The Solace of Hope: The Eternal Ephemera, Book Three 2024 N/A

Davis Ashura is a physician and epic fantasy author. His debut series, The Castes and the OutCastes, draws on Indian culture and social structures for its worldbuilding. The trilogy follows Rukh Shektan, a warrior from an isolated, caste-driven city who is banished into the dangerous wilderness beyond civilization. Readers have compared the series to works by Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan.

All of Ashura’s series take place within the Anchored Worlds universe. After completing The Castes and the OutCastes, he wrote The Chronicles of William Wilde (a six-book young adult fantasy), Instrument of Omens (four books), and The Eternal Ephemera. His most recent book, Steel Sharpens, was published in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Davis Ashura written?

Davis Ashura has written nineteen books across five series.

What was Davis Ashura's first book?

Davis Ashura’s first book is A Warrior’s Path, published in 2013.

Are Davis Ashura's series connected?

Yes. His series are all set within the same Anchored Worlds universe. The Castes and the OutCastes, The Chronicles of William Wilde, Instrument of Omens, and The Eternal Ephemera all share the same fictional world.

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