The Sanctuary Duet books in order

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

"There are three books in the The Sanctuary Duet series, published between 2014 and 2015."

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

"The first book in the The Sanctuary Duet series is Dust and Light, published in 2014."

Q: "Do I need to read the Valen series before The Sanctuary Duet?"

"The Sanctuary Duet is set in the same world as the Valen series and takes place after those events, but it follows new characters and can be read independently. Reading Valen first will enrich the experience by providing background on the world and its magic system."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Dust and Light	2014	Carol Berg	Buy
2	Ash and Silver	2015	Carol Berg	Buy
3	Ash and Silver (The Sanctuary Duet, #2	2015	Carol Berg	N/A

The Sanctuary Duet returns to the world Carol Berg established in the Valen series, set in the aftermath of those events. Published in 2014 and 2015, Dust and Light and Ash and Silver follow new characters navigating a world still shaped by the conflicts and revelations of the earlier books.

The duet explores the Sanctuary itself — a place where art and magic intersect — and the political and supernatural forces threatening to corrupt it. Berg uses the shared world to deepen themes she introduced in the Valen books while telling a self-contained story that works for both returning readers and newcomers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Sanctuary Duet series?

There are three books in the The Sanctuary Duet series, published between 2014 and 2015.

What is the first book in the The Sanctuary Duet series?

The first book in the The Sanctuary Duet series is Dust and Light, published in 2014.

Do I need to read the Valen series before The Sanctuary Duet?

The Sanctuary Duet is set in the same world as the Valen series and takes place after those events, but it follows new characters and can be read independently. Reading Valen first will enrich the experience by providing background on the world and its magic system.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order