Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conqueror’s Moon | 2003 | Julian May | Buy |
| 2 | Ironcrown Moon | 2005 | Julian May | Buy |
| 3 | Sorcerer’s Moon | 2006 | Julian May | Buy |
The Boreal Moon trilogy is Julian May’s epic fantasy series, consisting of Conqueror’s Moon (2003), Ironcrown Moon (2005), and Sorcerer’s Moon (2006). The books are set in a world where powerful magical artifacts can shape the outcome of wars between rival kingdoms.
The series shows May applying her science fiction worldbuilding skills to pure fantasy, creating a richly detailed setting with political intrigue, magical systems, and large-scale warfare. The Boreal Moon books demonstrate her versatility as a writer who could work effectively in both science fiction and fantasy.