Short Story Collections#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Book of Words |
2000 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Barbed Coil |
1997 |
Buy |
Sword of Shadows Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A Cavern of Black Ice |
1999 |
Buy |
| A Fortress of Grey Ice |
2003 |
Buy |
| A Sword from Red Ice |
2007 |
Buy |
| Watcher of the Dead |
2010 |
Buy |
| Endlords |
- |
N/A |
The Book of Words Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Baker’s Boy |
1995 |
Buy |
| Uczeń |
1995 |
N/A |
| A Man Betrayed |
1996 |
Buy |
| Master and Fool |
1996 |
Buy |
J.V. Jones is a fantasy author who made her mark with The Book of Words trilogy, beginning with The Baker’s Boy in 1995. The series follows a young apprentice baker who discovers he has dangerous abilities, set against a backdrop of court intrigue and dark magic. The trilogy was well received and established Jones as a strong voice in 1990s fantasy.
Her second major series, Sword of Shadows, began with A Cavern of Black Ice in 1999 and moved into darker, more complex territory. Set in a harsh northern landscape inspired by arctic and subarctic environments, the series follows multiple characters caught up in a conflict involving ancient supernatural forces. Four books have been published, with the final volume, Endlords, still anticipated by fans. Jones also wrote the standalone novel The Barbed Coil in 1997, a portal fantasy with an unusual focus on illuminated manuscripts as a source of power.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has J.V. Jones written?
J.V. Jones has written eleven books across four series.
What was J.V. Jones's first book?
J.V. Jones’s first book is The Baker’s Boy, published in 1995.
Is the Sword of Shadows series complete?
As of the last published entry, the series has four books with a fifth, Endlords, still awaited. Jones has continued working on the final volume, but no confirmed publication date has been announced.