Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cephrael’s Hand | 2014 | Melissa McPhail | N/A |
| 2 | How Deep Does the Alabaster Go? | 2019 | Melissa McPhail | Buy |
| 3 | The Dagger of Adendigaeth | 2012 | Melissa McPhail | N/A |
| 4 | Paths of Alir | 2014 | Melissa McPhail | N/A |
| 5 | Kingdom Blades | 2016 | Melissa McPhail | N/A |
| 6 | The Sixth Strand | 2019 | Melissa McPhail | N/A |
The Pattern of Shadow & Light Collections gather Melissa McPhail’s epic fantasy novels into collected editions alongside companion material. The main novels in the collection are the same as the core series, set in the realm of Alorin, where the magical Adept race battles against the Malorin’athgul. These collected editions may include additional content or different formatting from the individual releases.
The collection also includes How Deep Does the Alabaster Go?, a companion work published in 2019 that expands on the world and characters of the main series. Readers new to McPhail’s work should start with the individual novels in the main Pattern of Shadow & Light series before turning to these collected editions, which are best suited for fans who want the complete experience in a single set.