Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Scepter of Xarbaal | 2016 | Brian D. Anderson | Buy |
| 2 | Sands of Darkness | 2017 | Brian D. Anderson | Buy |
| 3 | Dragonbane | 2017 | Brian D. Anderson | Buy |
Brian D. Anderson’s Akiri series is a three-book fantasy adventure set in a world of desert kingdoms and buried ruins. The Scepter of Xarbaal introduces the setting and protagonist, followed by Sands of Darkness and Dragonbane, which raise the stakes as ancient magical threats resurface.
The series has a pulp fantasy feel, with fast action and exotic settings that recall classic sword-and-sorcery fiction. All three books were published between 2016 and 2017, making it a quick complete read.