Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The One Kingdom | 2001 | Sean S. Thomas Russell | Buy |
| 2 | The Isle Of Battle | 2002 | Sean S. Thomas Russell | Buy |
| 3 | The Shadow Roads | 2003 | Sean S. Thomas Russell | Buy |
The Swan’s War is a fantasy trilogy by Sean Russell, published between 2001 and 2003. The series follows two rival noble families, the Renne and the Wills, whose feud for control of a kingdom has persisted for generations. When old magic begins to stir again, the political conflict takes on a supernatural dimension that neither side is prepared for.
The three novels build from political intrigue and battlefield action to confrontations with forces that predate the current conflict by centuries. Russell’s world feels lived-in and layered, with a history that shapes every character’s choices. The trilogy stands as a self-contained story while drawing on themes Russell explored in his earlier fantasy work.