Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Way of the Shield | 2018 | Marshall Ryan Maresca | Buy |
| 2 | Shield of the People | 2019 | Marshall Ryan Maresca | Buy |
| 3 | People of the City | 2020 | Marshall Ryan Maresca | Buy |
The Maradaine Elite series by Marshall Ryan Maresca centers on Dayne Heldrin, a member of the Tarian Order, a group of shield-wielding protectors who guard the political leaders of Maradaine. Starting with The Way of the Shield (2018), Dayne navigates both physical threats and political conspiracies.
Shield of the People (2019) and People of the City (2020) escalate the political stakes. This series provides the government-level perspective on events that the other Maradaine series experience from street level. It is the most politically focused of the four sub-series, making it a good choice for readers who enjoy fantasy with courtroom and parliamentary intrigue.