The Reckoning books in order

Q: "How many books are in the The Reckoning series?"

"There are two books in the The Reckoning series, published between 2013 and 2016."

Q: "What is the first book in the The Reckoning series?"

"The first book in the The Reckoning series is Shadow of the Raven, published in 2013."

Q: "Is The Reckoning connected to the Legacy Trilogy?"

"No. The Reckoning is a separate duology set in its own world, written before Ward began work on the Legacy Trilogy."

The Reckoning is a fantasy duology by Matthew Ward consisting of Shadow of the Raven (2013) and Light of the Radiant (2016).

Series · Fantasy · Dark Fantasy

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Shadow of the Raven	2013	Matthew Ward	N/A
2	Light of the Radiant	2016	Matthew Ward	Buy

The Reckoning was one of Matthew Ward’s earliest published fantasy works. Shadow of the Raven (2013) and Light of the Radiant (2016) form a self-contained story that Ward completed before moving on to the larger-scale Legacy Trilogy.

The two books balance light and dark fantasy elements, with the titles themselves signaling the shift in tone across the duology.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Reckoning series?

There are two books in the The Reckoning series, published between 2013 and 2016.

What is the first book in the The Reckoning series?

The first book in the The Reckoning series is Shadow of the Raven, published in 2013.

Is The Reckoning connected to the Legacy Trilogy?

No. The Reckoning is a separate duology set in its own world, written before Ward began work on the Legacy Trilogy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order