Pattern Of Shadow & Light Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Cephrael’s Hand | 2010 | Buy |
| The Dagger of Adendigaeth | 2012 | Buy |
| Paths of Alir | 2014 | Buy |
| Kingdom Blades | 2016 | Buy |
| The Sixth Strand | 2019 | Buy |
Pattern Of Shadow & Light Collections Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Cephrael’s Hand | 2014 | N/A |
| How Deep Does the Alabaster Go? | 2019 | Buy |
| The Dagger of Adendigaeth | 2012 | N/A |
| Paths of Alir | 2014 | N/A |
| Kingdom Blades | 2016 | N/A |
| The Sixth Strand | 2019 | N/A |
Melissa McPhail is the author of the award-winning epic fantasy series A Pattern of Shadow and Light. The series is set in the realm of Alorin, where a magical Adept race faces extinction due to the Malorin’athgul, powerful beings from the fringes of Chaos. McPhail is also a classically trained pianist, violinist, and yoga instructor.
The series began with Cephrael’s Hand in 2010 and continued through The Dagger of Adendigaeth (2012), Paths of Alir (2014), Kingdom Blades (2016), and The Sixth Strand (2019). The books have won multiple fantasy awards and attracted a devoted readership. McPhail has also released companion collections that include supplementary stories and material set in the same world.
McPhail’s fantasy writing features complex magic systems, political intrigue, and a large cast of characters whose storylines interweave across hundreds of pages. The series draws readers who enjoy detailed world-building and long-form epic narratives.