Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thirteen Orphans | 2008 | Jane Lindskold | Buy |
| 2 | Nine Gates | 2009 | Jane Lindskold | Buy |
| 3 | Five Odd Honors | 2010 | Jane Lindskold | Buy |
The Breaking the Wall trilogy by Jane Lindskold consists of Thirteen Orphans (2008), Nine Gates (2009), and Five Odd Honors (2010). The series blends Chinese mythology, particularly the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, with modern-day fantasy set in the American Southwest.
The story follows a group of people who have inherited magical roles connected to the Chinese zodiac. When threats emerge from a parallel world rooted in Chinese cosmology, they must learn to use their abilities to protect both worlds. The trilogy shows Lindskold’s skill at incorporating non-Western mythology into fantasy fiction.