Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blood and Fur | - | Maxime J. Durand | N/A |
| 2 | The Last Emperor | 2024 | Maxime J. Durand | Buy |
| 3 | The Fire Dawn | 2024 | Maxime J. Durand | Buy |
| 4 | The Fire Dawn: A Progression Fantasy Epic | 2024 | Maxime J. Durand | N/A |
| 5 | The Lord of Fear | 2025 | Maxime J. Durand | Buy |
| 6 | The Lord of Fear: A Progression Fantasy Epic | 2025 | Maxime J. Durand | N/A |
| 7 | The Flower War | 2025 | Maxime J. Durand | Buy |
| 8 | The Flower War: A Progression Fantasy Epic | 2025 | Maxime J. Durand | N/A |
| 9 | The Final Sun | 2025 | Maxime J. Durand | Buy |
| 10 | The Final Sun: A Progression Fantasy Epic | 2025 | Maxime J. Durand | N/A |
Blood and Fur is one of Maxime J. Durand’s most ambitious series, spanning ten entries from its web serial origins through commercially published editions. The story is a dark progression fantasy built around shapeshifting, blood magic, and political power struggles. The protagonist must navigate a dangerous world where personal strength and political cunning are equally necessary for survival.
Several books in the series have been released in both original and expanded editions. The Fire Dawn, The Lord of Fear, The Flower War, and The Final Sun each have a companion “Progression Fantasy Epic” edition, which typically includes additional content. Readers new to the series should note these duplicate titles when choosing which versions to buy. The series represents Durand’s most sustained work in the darker end of the fantasy spectrum.