Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix Rising | 2012 | Ryk E Spoor | Buy |
| 2 | Phoenix in Shadow | 2015 | Ryk E Spoor | Buy |
| 3 | Phoenix Ascendant | 2016 | Ryk E Spoor | Buy |
The Balanced Sword trilogy is Ryk E. Spoor’s primary fantasy series, consisting of Phoenix Rising (2012), Phoenix in Shadow (2015), and Phoenix Ascendant (2016). The three books tell a connected epic fantasy story set in a world with detailed magic systems and a large cast of characters.
Spoor brings the same attention to systematic world-building from his science fiction into this fantasy setting. The trilogy follows its heroes through an adventure that spans the full three books, with each volume building toward the series conclusion in Phoenix Ascendant.