Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Dreams & Nightmare | 2010 | Ian Whates | Buy |
| 2 | City of Hope & Despair | 2010 | Ian Whates | Buy |
| 3 | City of Light & Shadow | 2011 | Ian Whates | Buy |
The City of a Hundred Rows trilogy is set in Thaiburley, a city built vertically with social standing literally determined by altitude. The rich live at the upper rows while the poorest survive at the base. Ian Whates uses this vertical society as both a setting for adventure and a framework for examining class and power.
The three books follow characters who cross between levels, discovering that the city holds secrets at both its heights and its depths. The series combines world-building ingenuity with adventure plotting, creating a setting that feels distinct from the standard science fiction cityscapes.