Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defender | 2011 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 2 | A Familiar Face | 2012 | Robert J. Crane | N/A |
| 3 | Avenger | 2011 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 4 | Champion | 2012 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 5 | Crusader | 2013 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 6 | Thy Father’s Shadow | 2014 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 7 | Master | 2014 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 8 | Sanctuary Tales | 2014 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 9 | Fated in Darkness | 2015 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 10 | Warlord | 2015 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 11 | Heretic | 2016 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 12 | Legend | 2016 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 13 | Ghosts of Sanctuary | 2018 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 14 | Call of the Hero | 2019 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 15 | The Scourge of Despair | 2022 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 16 | Rage of the Ancients | 2023 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
The Sanctuary series by Robert J. Crane is a long-running epic fantasy sequence set in a world called Arkaria. The story begins with Defender, published in 2011, and follows a group of heroes associated with a guild known as Sanctuary. The world features elves, trolls, dark magic, and political intrigue alongside large-scale battles.
Across sixteen books, Crane develops a sprawling cast of characters and an increasingly complex plot. The series blends classic fantasy elements like questing and swordplay with guild-based politics and personal rivalries. With books spanning from 2011 to 2023, the Sanctuary series has built a steady readership among fans of self-published epic fantasy.