Kyndred

Q: "How many books are in the Kyndred series?"

"There are four books in the Kyndred series, published between 2009 and 2011."

Q: "What is the first book in the Kyndred series?"

"The first book in the Kyndred series is Shadowlight, published in 2009."

Q: "Do I need to read the Darkyn series before starting Kyndred?"

"Some familiarity with the Darkyn world helps, but Kyndred focuses on a new set of characters and can largely stand on its own. Reading Darkyn first gives useful context."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Shadowlight	2009	Lynn Viehl	Buy
2	Dreamveil	2010	Lynn Viehl	Buy
3	Frostfire	2010	Lynn Viehl	Buy
4	Nightshine	2011	Lynn Viehl	Buy

Kyndred shifts focus from the vampires of the Darkyn series to a group of humans who have developed psychic and supernatural abilities. The four books, Shadowlight, Dreamveil, Frostfire, and Nightshine, each follow a different protagonist navigating their new abilities alongside the dangers of the wider Darkyn world.

The series runs from 2009 to 2011 and works as a companion to the main Darkyn sequence rather than a direct continuation. Readers who finished the original ten-book series and wanted more of the world will find it a natural next step.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Kyndred series?

There are four books in the Kyndred series, published between 2009 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Kyndred series?

The first book in the Kyndred series is Shadowlight, published in 2009.

Do I need to read the Darkyn series before starting Kyndred?

Some familiarity with the Darkyn world helps, but Kyndred focuses on a new set of characters and can largely stand on its own. Reading Darkyn first gives useful context.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order