Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hands of Lyr | 1994 | Jean Rabe | Buy |
| 2 | Mirror of Destiny | 1995 | Jean Rabe | Buy |
| 3 | Scent of Magic | 1998 | Jean Rabe | Buy |
| 4 | Wind in the Stone | 1999 | Jean Rabe | Buy |
| 5 | A Taste of Magic | 2006 | Jean Rabe | Buy |
The Five Senses series consists of five fantasy novels, each built around a magical ability linked to one of the human senses. The Hands of Lyr (1994) deals with touch, Mirror of Destiny (1995) with sight, Scent of Magic (1998) with smell, Wind in the Stone (1999) with hearing, and A Taste of Magic (2006) with taste. The final book in the series was published by Jean Rabe, completing the concept.
The series was originally conceived by Andre Norton, and Rabe contributed A Taste of Magic as the concluding volume. Each book works as a standalone story while sharing the overarching concept of sense-based magic. The series appeals to readers who enjoy thematic fantasy where the magic system has clear, defined rules.